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Data Visualisation for Knowledge Translation
Data Visualisation for Knowledge Translation
Data Visualisation for Knowledge Translation
This introductory course will delve into the dynamic world of data visualisation, exploring how it can significantly enhance communication and understanding.
Available: Online (self-paced or live) or in person
Length: One day course equivalent
Cost: $664 per person
Software: Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
Group bookings available too.
Creating Visually Appealing Presentations
Data Visualisation for Knowledge Translation
Data Visualisation for Knowledge Translation
Where the art of visual communication meets the power of effective presentation design.
Self-paced online coming soon!
Available: Live online or in person.
Length: 90 minutes - 4 hours options.
Software: Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
Group bookings available too.
Creating Infographics for Research Impact
Data Visualisation for Knowledge Translation
Presenting Qualitative & Quantitative Data
Designed to empower you with the skills to communicate complex research findings with clarity and visual flair.
Self-paced online coming soon!
Available: Live online or in person.
Length: 90 minutes - 4 hours options.
Software: Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
Group bookings available too.
Presenting Qualitative & Quantitative Data
Presenting Qualitative & Quantitative Data
Presenting Qualitative & Quantitative Data
Presenting Qualitative and Quantitative Data is a dynamic workshop that demonstrates qualitative and quantitative data is more than word clouds and bar charts.
Self-paced online coming soon!
Available: Live online or in person.
Length: 90 minute workshop
Software: Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
Group bookings available too.
Customised Training
Presenting Qualitative & Quantitative Data
Customised Training
Customised Training Workshops and Courses for Data Visualisation and Information Design. Elevate your team's skills with tailored sessions designed to meet your unique needs.
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Presenting Qualitative & Quantitative Data
Customised Training
A practical course which lets you learn how to use InDesign while building infographics.
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Full course breakdown
Data Visualisation for Knowledge Translation
Data Visualisation for Knowledge Translation
Welcome to the Data Visualisation for Knowledge Translation Course! This introductory course will delve into the dynamic world of data visualisation, exploring how it can significantly enhance communication and understanding.
Here's a sneak peek into what you can expect from this exciting journey:
- Introduction to Data Visualisation: Uncover the power of data visualisation and its role in effective communication. Learn how visualising data can transform complex information into clear, compelling stories.
- Understanding Your Audience: Discover the importance of tailoring your visualisations to your audience. Explore techniques for identifying the most effective ways to communicate data based on your audience's needs and preferences.
- Principles of Data Visualisation: Master the fundamental principles of data visualisation and design, including simplicity, alignment, order, accuracy, hierarchy, white space, and text. These principles will serve as the foundation for creating impactful and visually appealing representations of data.
- Six-Step Process for Designing Visualisations: Gain insight into the step-by-step process behind conceptualising and designing a data visualisation and infographic. Learn how to transform raw data into meaningful visual narratives that captivate and inform.
- Data Storytelling: Explore the art of transforming a chart into a compelling story. Understand how narrative elements can be integrated with data visualisations to create a more engaging and memorable experience for your audience.
- Designing Research Summary Infographics: Dive into the practical aspects of designing research summary infographics. Develop skills to distill complex research findings into visually digestible formats.
- Excel Chart Design: Get hands-on experience in designing charts using Excel. Explore a variety of chart types, including small multiples bar charts, data bars, slope charts, icon arrays, heat maps, and sparklines.
- Exploring Chart Types: Expand your charting repertoire by exploring different chart types and their specific functions. Gain insights into when and how to use each type effectively.
- Visual Attributes for Elegant Design: Learn how to use visual attributes to enhance the elegance, clarity, and interpretability of your designs. Understand the role of colour, size, shape, and other visual elements in creating impactful and memorable designs.
- Practical Activities and Online References: Apply your knowledge through practical activities designed to reinforce key concepts. Additionally, access a wide range of online references for further exploration and continuous learning in the dynamic field of data visualisation.
Get ready to unlock the potential of data visualisation as a powerful tool for communication and storytelling. Join me on this exciting journey where creativity meets data, and together, we'll transform the way you communicate complex information.
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Creating Visually Appealing Presentations
Welcome to Creating Visually Appealing Presentations, where the art of visual communication meets the power of effective presentation design. In this course, I'll guide you through essential principles and practical techniques to elevate your presentations to new heights. Let's take a glimpse into the exciting topics we'll cover:
- Thirteen Design Rules for PowerPoint Presentations: Uncover the secrets to crafting visually stunning and impactful PowerPoint presentations. Learn thirteen key design rules that will transform your slides into engaging visual narratives.
- Crafting an Engaging Opening Slide: The opening slide sets the tone for your entire presentation. Discover what elements to include to capture your audience's attention from the start and create a compelling narrative arc.
- Enhancing Interactivity: Take your presentations to the next level by making them more interactive. Explore techniques to engage your audience actively, fostering a dynamic and participatory experience.
- Designing Charts for PowerPoint: Dive into the art of designing charts specifically tailored for PowerPoint presentations. Learn how to choose the right chart type, optimise readability, and integrate data seamlessly into your slides.
- Five Design Rules for Poster Presentations: Poster presentations require a unique approach. Explore five essential design rules that will make your poster stand out at conferences, workshops, or in academic settings.
- Setting Up and Designing Posters in PowerPoint: Master the intricacies of setting up and designing posters using PowerPoint. Gain practical skills in arranging content, incorporating visuals, and creating visually appealing layouts for your poster presentations.
Embark on this journey with me as we demystify the principles of presentation design. Whether you're a professional, student, or enthusiast, this course will equip you with the skills to captivate your audience and convey your message with clarity and impact. Get ready to transform your presentations into visual masterpieces!
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Creating Infographics for Research Impact
Welcome to Creating Infographics for Research Impact, a transformative course designed to empower you with the skills to communicate complex research findings with clarity and visual flair. Join us on a journey where data meets design, and your research takes centre stage. Let's explore the key components of this exciting course:
- Understanding Your Audience: Unlock the art of tailoring your message to resonate with your audience. Learn strategies to identify and connect with your target audience effectively, ensuring that your research makes a lasting impact.
- Principles of Data Visualisation: Delve into the core principles of data visualisation, including simplicity, alignment, order accuracy, hierarchy, white space, and text. Understand how these principles form the foundation for creating visually compelling and meaningful infographics.
- Effective Visualisation and Its Importance: Explore what constitutes an effective visualisation and why it is crucial for research impact. Uncover the power of visual storytelling in conveying complex information in a memorable and accessible manner.
- Six-Step Process for Designing Infographics: Master a comprehensive six-step process behind designing impactful infographics. From conceptualisation to execution, gain practical insights into transforming your research into visually appealing narratives.
- Building Infographics in PowerPoint: Learn how to leverage the familiar tools of PowerPoint to create stunning infographics. Discover techniques for layout, colour, and imagery that will elevate your infographics to a professional standard.
- Producing Design Elements for Data Transformation: Dive into the art of producing various design elements that will transform and display your data effectively. Explore creative ways to represent information through charts, graphs, and visual components that enhance the overall impact of your research.
By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the skills to turn your research into visually striking infographics that captivate your audience and communicate your findings with precision. Join me on this visual journey, where research meets creativity, and together, we'll amplify the impact of your work.
Full workshops breakdown
Presenting Qualitative and Quantitative Data
Presenting Qualitative and Quantitative Data is a dynamic workshop that demonstrates qualitative and quantitative data is more than word clouds and bar charts. This workshop will equip you with the skills to present data in a compelling and impactful way The workshop explores:
- Understanding Your Audience: Unlock the art of tailoring your message to resonate with your audience. Learn strategies to identify and connect with your target audience effectively, ensuring that your research makes a lasting impact.
- Displaying Qualitative Data: Explore a myriad of creative ways to present qualitative data, including quotes, images, icons, theme bubbles, colour-coded phrases, gauge charts, spectrum displays, Venn diagrams, and timelines. Understand how to choose the most effective method based on your data and audience.
- Research Summary Infographics: Discover what elements should be included in a research summary infographic. Learn how to distill complex information into visually engaging infographics that convey the essence of your research succinctly.
- Exploring Qualitative Charts: Dive into the world of qualitative charts, including data bars, sparklines, waffle charts, slope charts, and heat maps. Gain hands-on experience in building these charts to enhance the visual representation of your qualitative data.
- Converting Busy Charts into Small Multiples: Master the art of simplifying complex information by converting busy charts into small multiples. Learn how this technique improves clarity and aids in the effective communication of your quantitative data.
- Transforming Charts with Data Storytelling: Elevate your data presentations through the transformative power of data storytelling. Understand how narrative elements can breathe life into your charts, creating a more engaging and memorable experience for your audience.
Whether you're a researcher, designer, or enthusiast, this course will empower you to present data with confidence and impact.