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Posts Tagged ‘visual communication’

Exploring data visualization tools

Below I have compiled a list of some free data visualization tools you might be interested in checking out…Enjoy! Tools for visualizing public data: Google Public Data Explorer makes large datasets easy to explore, visualize and communicate. As the charts and maps animate over time, the changes in

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When an infographic might be the answer

Infographics (or infoposters) are showing up everywhere. You may think they look cool and are interested in integrating them into your own work, but you don’t know how you could use them effectively. Below I’ve compiled a few questions to help you determine when strategically applying this

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Options for presenting your summary information

In continuation from last week’s blog topic “What to include in an effective visual executive summary” this week I thought I’d explore the pros and cons of a few popular options for presenting your summary information. Hopefully, this will help you determine what format(s) will best achieve

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Where to begin?

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all the information you’ve collected that you don’t know where to begin when it comes time to present it? Or maybe you are too close to a project that it makes it difficult to simplify the information so that other people

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Create a simple animated graphic

Would you like to create simple animated graphics like the one above? I have drafted an overview to how you can using Adobe Photoshop. You may find that is easier than you think. (Don’t be intimidated by the long list of directions. They basically repeat themselves.) Creating

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Lost Generation

This is a strong communication piece that literally represents how things can change by reversing your perspective. I think you’ll find it interesting. What are your thoughts on this clip?

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Maps for Advocacy

I wanted to pass along another great resource guide that the Tactical Technology Collective has produced. Lots of good information about how you can use mapping for advocacy. If you read nothing else, I would recommend checking out the list of resources on page 23. Guide Overview:

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What do we do?

Click here to find out. Interested in creating a short film to help explain your work? Contact us to learn how. It may be easier than you think.

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Visualizing The U.S. Electric Grid

Visualizing the US Electric Grid, source: NPR This interactive visual has a lot of information on it. But unless I’m missing something (which could be very likely) it seems to be missing some key pieces of information for understanding. The visual shows the U.S. electric grid, and

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A pie chart alternative

Pie goes great with dinner, but does not always pair the best with information. If you are looking for an alternative to the overused pie chart to explain percentages, here’s a clever alternative. It is particularly effective in this case because the percentage is so small and

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