This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at freshspectrum.com. Inside DiY Data Design, evaluators and researchers like you come together to meet and support one another, discover new tech, learn new tricks, get answers to burning questions, participate in data design challenges, and more. Could you become a data design champion? Behind […]
Three Metrics for Design Evaluation
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at cense.ca. Design is about the creation of products, services, policies, and systems for use and benefit. It’s a structured, creative process that shapes what we do, how we do it, and what impact we create. Design is fundamentally about innovation: doing something different or […]
Differences between Theory of Change, Log Frames, Results Frameworks and Logic Models – what are they and when to use them
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. In some of our previous articles, we’ve introduced and explained how to use different evaluation planning tools for identifying and assessing outcomes. You might have noticed how there seem to be quite a few tools doing very similar things. It’s no surprise that […]
What program managers need to share with their new evaluators
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at evalacademy.com. Evaluators – this one’s not for you, but maybe you can share it with some clients! As a program manager or project lead, you may find yourself needing an evaluator. How do you get that evaluator oriented to the project? What information do […]
How to create a timeline infographic using Canva.
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at freshspectrum.com. Looking for an infographic that is easy to write and design? This post will you through the process of creating a timeline infographic from scratch using Canva. I’ll also include the final templates at the end of this post. Here is what I […]
What Gets Measured Doesn’t Always Matter
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. In one of my earlier evaluation projects, I spoke with a program participant, who received a grant from my client organization to use towards a community-based event focused on community-level breastfeeding education. She felt that their event had not been successful because, in […]
Humanity in Data Visualization: Designing a One-Pager for My Grandma’s Caregivers
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at depictdatastudio.com. I registered for the Simple Spreadsheets course because I was a beginner with using Excel and I knew I was utilizing only a fraction of its capabilities. I also had the good fortune of attending some of Ann’s in-person presentations about data visualization […]
How to create an infographic in an hour
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at freshspectrum.com. If you are not used to creating your own infographics, creating a professional infographic quickly might seem like a tall order. But sometimes deadlines call or you just need to create lots of infographics in a short amount of time. In this post […]
Ask Nicole: Pros & Cons of Naming Your Business After Yourself
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at nicoleclarkconsulting.com. Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. Today marks 6 years since leaving my employer to run my business full time. While I no longer talk about the ins and outs of running a business anymore, today is an exception. […]
When the data speaks for itself
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at engagewithdata.com. When the data speaks for itself (I’m back! Let’s just say that working from home full-time with an infant and no childcare is not for the faint of heart. I’m hoping to share with you more regularly throughout the summer and beyond.) As […]