Data Visualisation

Informationen zum Autor Andy Kirk is a UK-based data visualisation expert who has been working as a freelance professional offering consultancy, design and education services since 2010 worldwide. Andy works as a data visualisation design consultant, educator, author, researcher and speaker. He is the editor of visualisingdata.com and hosts the 'Explore Explain' video and podcast series. After graduating from Lancaster University in 1999 with a BSc (hons) in Operational Research, Andy's working career commenced in a series of business analysis/information management roles with organisations including CIS Insurance, West Yorkshire Police and the University of Leeds. Klappentext Combining 'how to think' instruction with a 'how to produce' mentality, this book takes readers step-by-step through analysing, designing, and curating information into useful, impactful tools of communication. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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

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Andy Kirk is a UK-based data visualisation expert who has been working as a freelance professional offering consultancy, design and education services since 2010 worldwide. Andy works as a data visualisation design consultant, educator, author, researcher and speaker. He is the editor of visualisingdata.com and hosts the 'Explore Explain' video and podcast series. After graduating from Lancaster University in 1999 with a BSc (hons) in Operational Research, Andy's working career commenced in a series of business analysis/information management roles with organisations including CIS Insurance, West Yorkshire Police and the University of Leeds.

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Combining 'how to think' instruction with a 'how to produce' mentality, this book takes readers step-by-step through analysing, designing, and curating information into useful, impactful tools of communication.

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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