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- ISBN 9781492097846
- Publication Date: 30 Nov 2022
- Publisher: O'Reilly Media
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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Data has become the most powerful tool in business today, and telling its story effectively is critical to decision making. Yet color is the most neglected tool in data visualization. With this book, author and DATAcated founder Kate Strachnyi provides the ultimate guide to the correct use of color for representing data in graphs, charts, tables, and infographics.
Ideal for data and business analysts, data scientists, and others who design infographics and data visualizations, this practical resource explores color tips and tricks, including the theories behind them and why they work the way they do. ColorWise covers the psychology, history, and culture of a number of different colors. This book is also a useful teaching tool for learning about proper use of color for data storytelling techniques and dashboarding.
You'll explore:
The role that color theory plays in data visualization and storytelling
Various color techniques you can use to improve your data visualizations
How different colors affect your audience's understanding of data visualizations
How to use color intentionally to help guide your audience
Tips for using colors that can be interpreted by individuals with color vision deficiency
How to apply the book's guidelines for use in your own projects
Kate Strachnyi is the Founder of DATAcated, providing brand amplification for data companies. Kate has delivered several courses and presentations on data storytelling, dashboard techniques, and visual best practices. Additionally, Kate is the host of the DATAcated Conference (that gathers thousands of data professionals) and the DATAcated On Air Podcast. Kate was appointed a LinkedIn Top Voice of Data Science & Analytics in 2018 & 2019.
