Synopsis

We are surrounded by data, but data alone rarely convinces anyone. The skill that makes the difference — in a paper, a grant application, a conference talk, or a conversation with a non-specialist — is the ability to turn numbers into a clear, honest, and memorable visual story. This hands-on workshop introduces the core principles of data visualization and data storytelling; no graphic design or programming background is required. 

We will move from question to chart to message: how to choose the right visualization for what you want to say, how to design it so that it is both accurate and easy to read, and how to structure a sequence of visuals into a narrative that leads an audience from context to insight to action. Throughout, the focus is practical and example-driven, using tools participants already have, such as Excel and presentation software.