
Data Visualisation
A Handbook for Data Driven Design
Andy Kirk(Author)
SAGE Publications Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 5. July 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-4739-1214-4 (ISBN)
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Description
Voted one of the "six best books for data geeks" by The Financial Times. Read the review here.
Lecturers, request your electronic inspection copy.
Never has it been more essential to work in the world of data. Scholars and students need to be able to analyze, design, and curate information into useful tools of communication, insight, and understanding. This book is the starting point in learning the process and skills of data visualization, teaching the concepts and skills of how to present data, and inspiring effective visual design.
Benefits of this book:
A flexible step-by-step journey that equips you to achieve great data visualization
A curated collection of classic and contemporary examples, giving illustrations of good and bad practice
Examples on every page to give creative inspiration
Illustrations of good and bad practice show you how to critically evaluate and improve your own work
Advice and experience from the best designers in the field
Loads of online practical help, checklists, case studies and exercises make this the most comprehensive text available
Lecturers, request your electronic inspection copy.
Never has it been more essential to work in the world of data. Scholars and students need to be able to analyze, design, and curate information into useful tools of communication, insight, and understanding. This book is the starting point in learning the process and skills of data visualization, teaching the concepts and skills of how to present data, and inspiring effective visual design.
Benefits of this book:
A flexible step-by-step journey that equips you to achieve great data visualization
A curated collection of classic and contemporary examples, giving illustrations of good and bad practice
Examples on every page to give creative inspiration
Illustrations of good and bad practice show you how to critically evaluate and improve your own work
Advice and experience from the best designers in the field
Loads of online practical help, checklists, case studies and exercises make this the most comprehensive text available
Reviews / Votes
In a clear and effective manner, Andy Kirk provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of data and design that is well integrated into a practical visualization workflow. Data Visualization will do much to improve literacy in both areas-a must-read, especially if you are starting in the field. -- Isabel Meirelles Data visualization is much more than just data and visuals. Andy understands that successful visualizations emerge from successful processes and myriad well-informed decisions. Getting all the parts right in this interdisciplinary field is a huge challenge; every student and practitioner of data visualisation will benefit from absorbing the vast wisdom captured in this book. -- Scott Murray Andy Kirk has managed to squeeze a lifetime of expertise on visualising data and telling stories using interactives into one easy-to-follow and beautifully illustrated book. For students and designers interested in creating interactive and stunningly crafted data visualisations this is a must read. -- Tom Felle With presentation and interpretation of data central to so much today, this guide is essential reading for almost everyone! -- Richard Smedley The book is comprehensive and practical, taking the reader one step at a time through the process of visualising data, from how to manage the initial thinking process to how and why to choose particular colours and compose the design. -- Helen KaraMore details
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
782 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4739-1214-4 (9781473912144)
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Person
Andy Kirk is an Independent Data Visualisation Expert delivering a range of professional services to clients around the world as a data visualisation design consultant and prolific trainer. He is a sought-after speaker, a four-times published author, the editor of visualisingdata.com, and host of the 'Explore Explain' video and podcast series. He's had over a decade experience as an adjunct lecturer positions teaching data visualisation modules on Masters programmes at a range of esteemed institutes and maintains academic activity through involvement as an external research consultant. Before finding his calling with data visualisation Andy studied at Lancaster University, graduating in 1999 with a BSc (hons) in Operational Research then commenced his working career with a series of business analysis/information management roles with organisations including CIS Insurance, West Yorkshire Police and the University of Leeds. It was whilst working at the University that he had the opportunity to undertake a Masters of Research degree (MRes) to study data visualisation, graduating with distinction in 2009 and changing the course of his career.
Content
Defining Data Visualisation
Data Visualisation Workflow
Formulating your Brief
Working with Data
Establishing your Editorial Perspective
Data Representation
Interactivity
Annotation
Colour
Composition
Visualisation Literacy
Data Visualisation Workflow
Formulating your Brief
Working with Data
Establishing your Editorial Perspective
Data Representation
Interactivity
Annotation
Colour
Composition
Visualisation Literacy