In this episode of Undubbed, hosts Fiona Gordon and Sarah Burnett introduce their new podcast series, Viz Glow Ups, where they explore the transformation of poorly designed data visualisations into more effective and aesthetically pleasing versions. They discuss the importance of Glow Ups in enhancing clarity, trust, and user adoption, and share their methodology for approaching these transformations. The episode features a live breakdown of an original visualisation and its Glow Up, highlighting the design principles and insights gained throughout the process and is best viewed on a video channel.

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Takeaways

• Glow Ups enhance clarity by reducing cognitive load.

• Good design fosters trust and credibility in data.

• Standardisation in design aids user adoption.

• Collaboration with the Data School provided valuable insights.

• Visual storytelling is crucial for effective data communication.

• Dynamic titles improve user understanding of visualisations.

• Colour choices can significantly impact user experience.

• Consistent design elements enhance overall comprehension.

• Feedback and iteration are essential in the design process.

• Advancements in design tools have improved visualisation quality.

Links to Citi Bike Usage Workbooks

Original Viz by Pankil Shah

Initial Glow-Up by Queency collaboration with Dub Dub Data

Final Glow-Up by Dub Dub Data

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Viz Glow Ups

01:17 - Understanding Glow Ups in Data Visualisation

02:04 - Importance of Glow Ups

04:49 - Approaching Glow Ups: Methodology and Strategies

06:00 - Collaboration with the Data School

06:19 - Live Glow Up Breakdown: Analysing a Visualisation

17:55 - Analysing Bike Demand and Supply Dynamics

22:14 - Visual Design Consistency and Clarity

24:01 - Effective Use of Typography and Layout

25:18 - Storytelling Through Data Visualisation

29:46 - Interactive Elements and User Engagement

39:31 - Comparative Analysis of Visualisations

41:38 - Reflections on Design Evolution and Future Trends

Keywords

data visualisation, Glow Ups, Tableau, design, data storytelling, user experience, dashboard design, data school, collaboration, insights