This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at depictdatastudio.com. Do you have a line chart with tons of lines? Sometimes, the line you want to highlight… is stuck all the way in the back. Nobody can see that line, because it’s all covered up. Oops! In this video, you’ll learn how to […]
Style Guides vs. Dataviz Style Guides vs. Templates
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at depictdatastudio.com. Style guides, dataviz style guides, and templates, oh my! In this video, you’ll learn about the differences between each one, and see some quick examples, too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npGR0ND8Vf4 What’s Inside 0:00 Welcome 0:28 Ann’s Diagram re: Your Branding Resources 0:47 Variations by Company/Organization 1:27 […]
Private Data Visualization Workshops: What’s Inside?
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at depictdatastudio.com. I offer full-day workshops on 6 different topics. All of these classes fall under the broad data communications umbrella. You can choose from these 6 classes: Simple Spreadsheets Great Graphs Great Graphs in Excel Report Redesign Dashboard Design Powerful Presentations One class focuses […]
Unlocking Creativity: Simple Steps for Non-Designers to Build Powerful Visual Frameworks
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at depictdatastudio.com. by guest author Kate Hall Creating a Customer Service Visual Framework I present a lot and have given customer service presentations in different forms and fashions for over 15 years. I usually get compliments on my presentations, but I wanted to make sure […]
Your Dataviz Icons: Too Big and Too Dark?
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at depictdatastudio.com. If your boss doesn’t like your icons… they’re probably too big and too dark. Just like all your graphs, maps, and diagrams, your icons deserve some TLC, too. Icons can get cartoonish or steal the show if they’re not formatted well. What’s Inside […]
How to Make Maps in Excel (& File to Download)
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at depictdatastudio.com. This tutorial was inspired by a foundation I work with. We were brainstorming what type of map to make. Maybe a color-coded map, showing how many grants they gave out in each state? Maybe a one-color map, showing which states they worked in […]
Breaking Barriers with Accessible Data Visualization
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at depictdatastudio.com. A couple months ago, I recorded a podcast about Big A and little a accessibility. Today, it’s live! You can listen here: https://em360tech.com/podcast/breaking-barriers-data-visualization This is a short listen (15 min) with some techniques that are hopefully super obvious if you’ve been following my work […]
How to Write Dynamic Takeaway Sentences inside Interactive Excel Dashboards
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at depictdatastudio.com. I’m a big fan of takeaway text: for reports, for presentations, and even for interactive dashboards. Sometimes people think that takeaway text isn’t possible for dynamic dashboards in Excel. They worry that they’ll have to write each sentence by hand. False! In this […]
How to Keep Headings in View When You Print or PDF (So Your Excel Table is Easier to Read)
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at depictdatastudio.com. Are you printing or PDFing that Excel table? If it’s a long table, and spills onto a second page, then you’ll need to keep the table headings in view. Here’s how you can repeat a few rows at the top of each page. […]
Dotted Lines are for Projections (& How-To Instructions for Excel)
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at depictdatastudio.com. Dotted lines have a specific purpose in dataviz: for projections or estimations. Not just because. Stick around for the how-to lesson in Microsoft Excel. You’ll learn how to select a single dot (or “marker”) along the line, which controls the preceding line segment. […]