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Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction Introduction
• The Science – A Simple Framework
• The Art - Selected Design Concepts
• Examples
• The Technology - Tips & Tricks
• Exercises
• References
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
• Who will be using the tool?
• What level in the organization?
• Strategic, tactical, operational?
• Multiple user types?
• Global?
• Informative, persuasive
• What action will result?
• Guided, static, decision support
• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
• Adobe Illustrator
• Tableau, Qlikview, MSBI
• SAS Visual Analytics
• Summary data (<10,000 records)
• 1 million records ?
• 10 million records ?
• “Big Data” ?
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Audience: Executive Leader
Purpose: Highlight Key Facts
Tool: MS PowerPoint, Adobe PDF
Dataset: Operational Metrics
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Audience: Physicians, Politicians
Purpose: Inform on an Issue
Tool: Adobe Illustrator (assumed)
Dataset: Small Dataset
http://www.comphealth.com/resources/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/JAMA_Medicare_resized.png
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Audience: Real Estate Agents
Purpose: Identify Opportunities and Matches
Tool: Tableau
Dataset: Small <1,000 records
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Methodology 1. Identify Purpose (Intended Use)
2. Consider Audience
3. Research i. Identify Available Datasets
ii. Identify Data Elements
iii. Benchmark Designs
4. Design i. Sketch
ii. Iterate
iii. Collect Feedback
5. Execute Design i. Collect Feedback
6. Document – Deploy
7. Sustain
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
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Identify Purpose
Consider Audience
Research
Design
Execute Design
Document - Deploy 1 2
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Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Formalized scope or template document to identify key
information regarding the purpose (intended use) of the
visualization. Visualization Scope Document (VSD)
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Elements of Design
1. Unity – Consistency in colors, fonts, logos, chart types
2. Hierarchy – Sizing and placement to denote importance
3. Color – Color to highlight differences or provide grouping
4. Balance – A sense of harmony to the design, offsetting
visual elements aligned to provide a sense of completeness
5. Grouping – Spacing or alignment to denote a connection of
visual elements
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Elements of Design
https://public.tableau.com/s/gallery/beatles-albums Author: Mike Moore
Consistent Color (lack)
Simplified
Images
Consistent
Font
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Elements of Design
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
https://public.tableau.com/s/gallery/blame-weather-us-flight-delayed-precipitation Author: Matt Chambers
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Elements of Design
Color for Contrast
Consistency of Color
https://public.tableau.com/s/gallery/road-accidents-germany Author: Oliver Linder
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Elements of Design
https://public.tableau.com/s/gallery/chicago-crime-scene Author: George Gorczynski
A B C
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Elements of Design
https://public.tableau.com/s/gallery/50-years-crime-us Author: Shine Pulikathara
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Examples
https://public.tableau.com/profile/nolen.akerman#!/vizhome/MasterAngler/FishingNavigator
‘Fishin’ in the Mitten Purpose: Decision support system for
interested fishermen and fisherwomen to
identify the best place, time, bait and
approach to catch a ‘big’ fish for a
selected fish species.
Audience:
Fishermen and Fisherwomen
Research:
DNR database of Master Angler Awards,
Public Tableau Visualizations
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Examples
https://public.tableau.com/profile/kelly#!/vizhome/WorldEnergy_3/Energy
Research: Tableau visualizations of the
day ‘Viz of the day.’ Identified a ‘long viz’
style of visualization that extends past the
height of the computer screen.
Provided inspiration for dashboard
designs extending past the constraints of
the screen.
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Examples
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Examples
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Examples
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Examples
Balance
Grouping
Grouping
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Examples
Consistency
of Color &
Font
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Examples
Hierarchy
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Examples
Alignment
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Examples
https://public.tableau.com/profile/nolen.akerman#!/vizhome/Dissertation_1/MainDashboard
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Design Activities
1. Download an interesting visualization from Tableau Public.
Try to recreate the visualization exactly as is in Tableau.
2. Identify a visualization from Tableau Public and redesign it to
serve another audience or purpose.
3. Select a visualization from online and redesign it (sketch it)
to create a better visualization.
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
References
The Functional Art
Alberto Cairo
Information
Dashboard Design
Stephen Few
Universal Principles
of Design
William Lidwell
Envisioning Information
Edward Tufte
Visual Explanations
Edward Tufte
The Visual Display of
Quantitative
Information
Edward Tufte
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
Design Basics Index
Jim Krause
Beautiful Evidence
Edward Tufte
Information Design Workbook
Kim Baer
References
Central Michigan University – IHBI Webinar Series Nolen Akerman, Ph.D.
References
A Framework for
Building Visualizations
Elements of Design
Documentation
Examples
Tableau Tips and Tricks
Design Exercises
Introduction
References
http://www.visualnews.com/
http://www.flowingdata.com
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/
http://vizwiz.blogspot.com/
http://www.datavizdoneright.com/
https://public.tableau.com/s/gallery
National Geographic Magazine
Bloomberg Businessweek