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Data Visualization: a successful design process
Credits
About the Author
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Preface
What this book covers
What you need for this book
Who this book is for
Conventions
Reader feedback
Customer support
Chapter 1. The Context of Data Visualization
Exploiting the digital age
Visualization as a discovery tool
The bedrock of visualization knowledge
Defining data visualization
Visualization skills for the masses
The data visualization methodology
Visualization design objectives
Summary
Chapter 2. Setting the Purpose and Identifying Key Factors
Clarifying the purpose of your project
Establishing intent – the visualization's function
Establishing intent – the visualization's tone
Key factors surrounding a visualization project
The "eight hats" of data visualization design
Chapter 3. Demonstrating Editorial Focus and Learning About Your Data
The importance of editorial focus
Preparing and familiarizing yourself with your data
Refining your editorial focus
Using visual analysis to find stories
An example of finding and telling stories
Chapter 4. Conceiving and Reasoning Visualization Design Options
Data visualization design is all about choices
Some helpful tips
The visualization anatomy – data representation
The visualization anatomy – data presentation
Creating interactivity
Annotation
Arrangement
Chapter 5. Taxonomy of Data Visualization Methods
Data visualization methods
Choosing the appropriate chart type
Chapter 6. Constructing and Evaluating Your Design Solution
For constructing visualizations technology matters
The construction process
Approaching the finishing line
Post-launch evaluation
Developing your capabilities
Index