Storytelling in action

Communicating Data Insights

Joe Franklin

Senior Curriculum Manager, DataCamp

Starting line

 

Starting Line

   

 

   

  1. What are we trying to say
  2. What visualization is best to share our message
Communicating Data Insights

Buildingsway

Category Buildingsway Competitors
Exclusive Options 0.75 0.55
Appealing Atmosphere 0.8 0.65
Latest Treehouse Accessories 0.55 0.4
Showroom is arranged nicely 0.42 0.35
Wide Selection 0.39 0.35
Fast sales experience 0.35 0.34
I can find what I'm shopping for 0.38 0.45
Knowledgeable Sales Staff 0.45 0.55
Friendly Associates 0.45 0.6
Quick Builder Feedback 0.4 0.6
Communicating Data Insights

Scatter dud

Scatter plot showing no clear association between points

Communicating Data Insights

Line them up

Line chart showing nothing useful for deriving insights

Communicating Data Insights

Two graphs walk into a bar

Overly complicated bar chart with a variety of comparisons between buildingsway and its competitiors

Communicating Data Insights

What a difference

Horizontal bar chart showing only the calculated difference between buildingsway and its competitors

Communicating Data Insights

Rough around the edges

Sorted horizontal bar chart

Communicating Data Insights

Leveling up

Person climbing a ladder

Strong interaction presentation

 

Universal Principles

  • Incorporate text
  • Utilize color
  • Simply visual elements
Communicating Data Insights

Getting wordy

Horizontal bar chart with added text to support data story

Communicating Data Insights

Coloring between the lines

Horizontal bar chart with added text and color to support data story

Communicating Data Insights

Simplifying the journey

Horizontal bar chart with added text and color to support data story with no gridlines

Communicating Data Insights

Let's practice!

Communicating Data Insights

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