Data Visualization Society

Over the last six years, we have been creating a community for members like Arshi Saleh to connect, learn, and share ideas. Support our mission: https://lnkd.in/gKX6M3F4

We're looking to add 150 more DVS Plus members (including renewals) by the end of this year to continue providing community, learning, and career resources for our members. Support us today: https://lnkd.in/dbaUUMS8

From first-time entrant to Program Manager, Lisa Vissichelli shares how the 2024 Information is Beautiful Awards continue to elevate careers and celebrate the artistry of data visualization. Discover how this global program transforms ideas into impact. https://lnkd.in/du-HFid4 #DataViz #DataVisualization #IIBAwards #InformationIsBeautiful

From rat tornado to light sculpture, Danny Yang, Lesley Huang, Pia Bocanegra, and Linda Yang transformed New York City's rodent complaint data into a physical data visualization. 'Rat Revolution' traces seasonal trends and urban patterns, beautifully blending data with art in a glowing 3D installation https://lnkd.in/eC85kDRd #DataViz #DataVisualization #DataArt

Information is Beautiful Awards 2024 submission is OPEN! Enter your work or encourage friends, co-workers, and people you admire to enter. https://lnkd.in/g9_pvYqT #datavisualization #IIBAwards

Style in data visualization is both a signature and a challenge. In her latest piece, data Citron explores the paradox of personal style—how it evolves and what it risks when it stays too consistent. https://lnkd.in/efCRKdhp #DataViz #DataVisualization

We're looking to add 150 more DVS Plus members by the end of this year to continue providing community, learning, and career resources for our members. Support us today: https://lnkd.in/dbaUUMS8

Diversity isn't just a buzzword—it's a challenge many in the dataviz community are grappling with. In his latest article, Alex Kolokolov reflects on metrics, representation, and the uncomfortable truths behind the 'White Man Index.' https://lnkd.in/eYfGxyk4 #DataViz #DataVisualization

Understand the four steps to building a data visualization style guide with this resource by Maxene Graze! Learn not just through explanation, but by working through provided exercises. https://lnkd.in/esnBMJvm #DataViz #DataVisualization

Data literacy isn't a niche topic these days, as data influences our lives and our communities every day. Join us for our author conversation with Dr. Bhargava to talk about his new book Community Data that offers ways to step outside of traditional charts to connect data to information in novel and unique ways. If you're a data visualization creator, data artist, community mobilizer, or data storyteller, you'll takeaway insights around ways you can bring the ideas of community data into your work. Join us live and we'll hold space for your questions. About the book: We need new ways to bring people together around data in community settings. Charts and graphs weren’t designed to create participation and empowerment. Community Data introduces a broader toolbox, showcasing how to use data sculptures, data murals, data theatre, and more to meet people where they are and support change-making with data. Bridging from global examples you’ve never seen, to academic research that can help, to arts-based projects and workshops, Community Data offer notes on playful and effective new approaches to data storytelling. About the author: Rahul Bhargava is an educator, researcher, designer, and facilitator who works and publishes on data storytelling and computational journalism, and technology design in support of social justice and community empowerment. He has run over 100 workshops on data literacy with organizations of all sizes. Rahul’s book, “Community Data: Creative Approaches to Empowering People with Information”, is now available from Oxford University Press. He leads the Data Culture Group as an Assistant Professor of Journalism and Art + Design at Northeastern University. About the host This author chat will be hosted by Data Visualization Society Executive Director Amanda Makulec, who has more than 15 years of experience creating and teaching others how to design data visualizations for public health programs. Visit https://lnkd.in/gPeF3fqm to learn more about the book and buy your copy.