
Data Visualisation
A Handbook for Data Driven Design
Andy Kirk(Author)
SAGE Publications Ltd (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 28. November 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-5296-2654-4 (ISBN)
Description
This handbook offers everything students and scholars need to master the craft of developing insightful and delightful data visualisations. Across over 300 pages packed full of useful knowledge this book is an essential reference to help readers harness the wide range of contextual, analytical, editorial, and visual ingredients that shape this complex but invigorating subject.
With an emphasis on critical thinking over technical instruction, the importance of good decision-making is placed at the centre of a proven step-by-step process. Blending conceptual, theoretical, and practical thinking, this updated edition will inspire you to elevate your ambition and inform you how to get there.
With this book and an extensive companion collection of digital resources, readers will:
? See more than 200 examples showcasing visualisation works from a diverse list of talented creators covering a spectrum of topics and techniques
? Develop a detailed understanding of 40 different chart types
? Discover the many little details that make a big difference, with four chapters dedicated to the presentation design of interactive features, annotated assistance, colouring and composition
? Learn practical tips about how to most robustly gather, examine, transform, then explore your data
? Follow online exercises to apply knowledge, build skills and develop confidence
? Get access to hundreds of curated reading references to help hone the craft.
With an emphasis on critical thinking over technical instruction, the importance of good decision-making is placed at the centre of a proven step-by-step process. Blending conceptual, theoretical, and practical thinking, this updated edition will inspire you to elevate your ambition and inform you how to get there.
With this book and an extensive companion collection of digital resources, readers will:
? See more than 200 examples showcasing visualisation works from a diverse list of talented creators covering a spectrum of topics and techniques
? Develop a detailed understanding of 40 different chart types
? Discover the many little details that make a big difference, with four chapters dedicated to the presentation design of interactive features, annotated assistance, colouring and composition
? Learn practical tips about how to most robustly gather, examine, transform, then explore your data
? Follow online exercises to apply knowledge, build skills and develop confidence
? Get access to hundreds of curated reading references to help hone the craft.
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
708 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5296-2654-4 (9781529626544)
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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
INTRODUCTION
PART A: FOUNDATIONS
Chapter 1: What is Data Visualisation?
Chapter 2: The Process & Principles of Visualising Data
PART B: THE HIDDEN THINKING
Chapter 3: Formulating the Brief
Chapter 4: Working with Data
Chapter 5: Editorial Thinking
PART C: THE DESIGN THINKING
Chapter 6: Data Representation
Chapter 7: Interaction and Dynamic Design
Chapter 8: Annotation
Chapter 9: Colour
Chapter 10: Composition
PART A: FOUNDATIONS
Chapter 1: What is Data Visualisation?
Chapter 2: The Process & Principles of Visualising Data
PART B: THE HIDDEN THINKING
Chapter 3: Formulating the Brief
Chapter 4: Working with Data
Chapter 5: Editorial Thinking
PART C: THE DESIGN THINKING
Chapter 6: Data Representation
Chapter 7: Interaction and Dynamic Design
Chapter 8: Annotation
Chapter 9: Colour
Chapter 10: Composition