Data Visualisation with Valentina D'Efilippo

Design Skillnet is funded by member companies and the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnet Ireland funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Education and Skills.Our aim is to provide opportunities to our members to gain competitive advantage and remain competitive in an increasingly complex and dynamic work landscape.  Our mission is to develop and deliver both new and existing training programmes that are Industry related and focused on the needs of our Network Member companies. Apart from delivering training the Design  Skillnet will facilitate:Networking events and activities including workshops and seminarsBest-practice visits, case studies and other learning activitiesInter-firm mentoring, coaching and other knowledge transfer activitiesDesign  Skillnet is  promoted by IDI, ICAD and IAPI.

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Learn the core principles to design effective and compelling visual displays of information.

About this EventDataviz and infographic storytelling are fast-evolving graphic languages that are transforming design, data journalism and presentations. This online workshop provides an introduction to data visualisation’s potential as a storytelling medium as well as the principles behind the construction of effective and compelling visual displays of information.FormatThe content is delivered through a mix of teaching, discussion, and exercises across two half-day workshops on consecutive days.Attendees will work independently and in groups to address briefs with original visual solutions.Topics covered include:<ul><li>The history and principles of data-driven storytelling</li><li>Visual perception theory in practice</li><li>The anatomy of an effective visual display of information</li><li>Colour theory and usage</li><li>Charting conventions</li><li>The use of visual metaphors and semiotics applied to data encoding</li><li>Linear and interactive storytelling</li><li>Primary considerations: audience, purpose, medium</li><li>An overview of selected digital tools</li></ul>

ObjectivesThe main goal of this workshop is to provide the knowledge and practical skills necessary to develop a strong foundation on information design.Poorly designed presentations of data slow down decision-making, mislead your audience and can ultimately damage your brand. This workshop combines theoretical instruction with exercises in sketching and storyboarding to provide a detailed understanding of different aspects of decision-making that go into the creation of an effective data-driven narrative (infographic or dataviz).Main objectives:<ul><li>Gain a clear understanding of why and how we visualise data</li><li>Increase the sophistication of how to read and evaluate the effectiveness of visual displays of information, in order to create better briefs and/or give feedback effectively</li><li>Learn how to maximise design for impact, understanding and memorability</li><li>Identify best-fit solutions for data visualisation through a step by step process</li><li>Build a vocabulary of terms to bring back into the workflow</li></ul><h2>Timetable</h2>Day One - Tuesday, 7th September8.30am - Welcome and Introductions8.45am - Sketching with data / Icebreaker : Mapping the World10.00am - Break10.20am - Fundamentals / Practice: Encoding-decoding11.00am - The Anatomy of an Infographic + Q&amp;As12.30pm - End of day 1Day Two - Wednesday, 8th September8.30am - Recap / Practice: Evaluation of an Infographic9.00am - Design is Storytelling / Practice: Flowcharts to map story and establish relationships9.45am - Tools Overview10.00am - Break10.20am - Charting Conventions / Practice: Visualising a data set11.30am - Process Overviews + Q&amp;As12.30pm - EndWho Should Attend?Designers, developers and those working with designers and developers*, seeking a deeper understanding of data-driven visual solutions. The workshop is designed to allow group discussions and individual participation. It is ideal for people who are interested in telling stories through data.*No formal design experience is required to attend this session. However, this workshop is directed at a professional design audience, therefore working with design professionals is an advantage.What you need:<ul><li>Basic drawing materials (pencil, pen, etc.)</li><li>A smart phone to snap pictures of your sketches</li><li>Access to a video camera and video conference</li></ul>

Valentina D’Efilippo is an award-winning designer, author, trainer and occasional speaker. Her passion for visual communication and digital media has taken form in data visualisation, art direction, and interaction design. She has worked with a number of leading agencies contributing to award-winning campaigns for global brands and in 2013 she published The Infographic History of the World – a collection of more than 100 uniquely designed infographics.Since 2014, Valentina has been teaching Masterclasses for the Guardian and the V&amp;A. She has trained teams globally for clients such as Google, Pfizer, UBS, OPEC, United Nations ILO, and the NHS.

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