Data Visualisation

Andy Kirk is an Independent Data Visualisation Expert delivering a range of professional services to clients around the world as a data visualisation design consultant and prolific trainer. He is a sought-after speaker, a four-times published author, the editor of visualisingdata.com, and host of the ‘Explore Explain’ video and podcast series. He’s had over a decade experience as an adjunct lecturer positions teaching data visualisation modules on Masters programmes at a range of esteemed institutes and maintains academic activity through involvement as an external research consultant. Before finding his calling with data visualisation Andy studied at Lancaster University, graduating in 1999 with a BSc (hons) in Operational Research then commenced his working career with a series of business analysis/information management roles with organisations including CIS Insurance, West Yorkshire Police and the University of Leeds. It was whilst working at the University that he had the opportunity to undertake a Masters of Research degree (MRes) to study data visualisation, graduating with distinction in 2009 and changing the course of his career.

• INTRODUCTIONPART A FOUNDATIONSChapter 1 Defining Data VisualisationChapter 2 The Visualisation Design ProcessPART B THE HIDDEN THINKINGChapter 3 Formulating Your BriefChapter 4 Working With DataChapter 5 Establishing Your Editorial ThinkingPART C DESIGN THINKINGChapter 6 Data RepresentationChapter 7 InteractivityChapter 8 AnnotationChapter 9 ColourChapter 10 CompositionEPILOGUE

Many books focus on using software to visualise data but fewer consider good design. Data Visualisation addresses this in an inherently practical way. This is a much needed book which recognises and clarifies the process of designing excellent graphics.