005  |  How To Learn Data Visualization (with Andy Kirk)

005  |  How To Learn Data Visualization (with Andy Kirk)

Author: Enrico Bertini and Moritz Stefaner April 25, 2012 Duration: 1:10:38
We love Andy so much that we decided to keep him with us for another episode. This time we talk about how to learn visualization, which is the perfect topic for Andy given his experience teaching visualization courses and trainings.

Enrico Bertini and Moritz Stefaner have a conversation you’re invited to join. Their Data Stories podcast sits at a fascinating crossroads, where the technical craft of data analytics meets the intuitive design of visual representation. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair at a cafe with two experts who are genuinely curious, unpacking not just the "how" but the "why" behind the ways we see and understand information. You’ll hear them explore the latest tools and research, but also grapple with the deeper questions of narrative, aesthetics, and human perception that give data its true meaning and impact. The discussions are grounded in their professional experiences, making complex ideas in technology and design feel accessible and immediately relevant. It’s a space for anyone who creates, studies, or simply wonders about the charts, maps, and diagrams that shape our world. By weaving together perspectives from arts, education, and visual practice, this podcast reveals how data, when thoughtfully handled, can tell stories that are as compelling as they are informative. Tune in for a consistently thoughtful look at the evolving language of numbers and shapes.
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Duration: 1:21:45
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38 | Visual Complexity w/ Manuel Lima [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:58
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36 | Data Art w/ Jer Thorp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:23
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35 | Visual Storytelling w/ Alberto Cairo and Robert Kosara [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:23
Hi all, Hot topic today! We invited Alberto Cairo and Robert Kosara to discuss the role of storytelling in visualization. What is storytelling? Is all visualization storytelling? Should we always strive for telling a sto…
034  |  Data journalism w/ Simon Rogers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:48
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33 | HelpMeViz w/ Jon Schwabish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:43
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031  |  Review, preview w/ Robert Kosara and Andy Kirk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:28
Happy 2014! Here we go folks. Another year has passed. We review what was big and major trends in 2013 and what to expect in 2014. We have two old DS friends on the show to help us with the review: Andy "Visualisingdata"…