Data visualization. The term may sound boring and jargony – seriously, try saying it 10 times fast – but the meaning is simple and the concept important. Data viz is the art of creating a visual representation of data to identify trends and patterns.

In this workshop – which is perfect for beginners – you will learn how:

• To explore the impact of design on data.
• To define and design data while telling stories.
• To expand your critical thinking skills when consuming data-driven visuals and broaden the way you think about complex issues.
• Bias impacts the way we design and how to be inclusive.
• And more!

Don’t worry if you’re new to data viz or have lots of questions! This workshop, led by Christina Animashaun from Vox, is designed to be highly engaging and interactive — there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and chat with your peers.

About DC Design Week

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Accessibility

All DCDW events will have real-time CART (live captioning) services. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility and request additional accommodations at https://www.dcdesignweek.org/accessibility.

Platform

This event will be streamed via Zoom. In order to participate fully, attendees should plan to join on the Zoom app via their computer with enough bandwidth to support viewing video. In order to ensure only those who have registered for the event are able to attend — and to create space for intimate conversations — only those whose display name fully matches the name on our registration list will be admitted from the waiting room. You can find more about joining our virtual events, including how to connect, directions to troubleshoot, and information about our refund policy in our FAQ.

Prerequisites

The workshop will be designed for beginners to be able to participate. The instructor will share a data set that participants can open in Excel or Google Sheets. The instructor will screen share and use Flourish for the chart demo. Participants can follow along at home with the free version of Flourish by signing up with their email.

Code of Conduct

All AIGA DC events adhere to our Code of Conduct.