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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · 13h

Shape priorities and direct the future of DVS by joining the Board of Directors as our Events Director. Hone your leadership skills and contribute to a highly engaged community of data viz enthusiasts. Apply by October 21: datavisualizationsociety.org/nominations.

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · 17h

📊 How can you turn data visualization into a community experience?

Nina Koch (@nk-yeahyeah.bsky.social) shares her insights and lessons from a fascinating, fast-paced workshop where participants co-created a datavis about their changing interests over time.

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Datavis as a Community Experience: How to (Not) Create a Datavis in a Group, Nightingale

Do you know individuals who seem to focus on one thing for their whole life? I’m on the opposite side of the scale.

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · 1d

✨ Big news! We’re launching the IIBA Spotlight Series, featuring early-career data viz practitioners shortlisted in the IIB Awards!
Hear their stories, see their projects, and get inspired by the next generation of data storytellers.
👀 Kicks off Oct 18!
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/o/data-visua...

Graphic promoting the IIBA Spotlight Series, featuring four early-career data visualization practitioners shortlisted in the Information is Beautiful Awards. The poster lists the following event dates: October 18 at 3 PM UTC, October 24 at 4 PM UTC, November 1 at 2 PM UTC, and November 7 at 4 PM UTC.

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · 2d

Shape priorities and direct the future of DVS by joining the Board of Directors as our Education Director. Hone your leadership skills and contribute to a highly engaged community of data viz enthusiasts. Apply by October 21: datavisualizationsociety.org/nominations.

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · 5d

Shape priorities and direct the future of DVS by joining the Board of Directors as our Operations Director. Hone your leadership skills and contribute to a highly engaged community of data viz enthusiasts. Apply by October 21: datavisualizationsociety.org/nominations.

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · 7d

Shape priorities and direct the future of DVS by joining the Board of Directors as our Partnerships Director. Hone your leadership skills and contribute to a highly engaged community of data viz enthusiasts. Apply by October 21: datavisualizationsociety.org/nominations.

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · 8d

Direct the future of DVS by joining the Board of Directors. Build leadership skills and make a lasting impact to nurture, celebrate, and advance #dataviz. Apply by October 21: datavisualizationsociety.org/nominations.

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · 15d

📊 The new book Dashboards That Deliver releases today. For authors Andy Cotgreave, Amanda Makulec, Jeffrey Shaffer, and Steve Wexler, this is the culmination of countless hard work.

@emiliaruzicka.bsky.social sat down with the authors to hear about their process.

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Behind the Scenes: Dashboards That Deliver, Nightingale

Andy Cotgreave, Amanda Makulec, Jeffrey Shaffer, and Steve Wexler have a new book coming out on September 23, 2025—Dashboards That Deliver: How to...

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · 16d

👩🏻💻 In October, we're partnering with @infogr8 and Aki Matsushima to experiment with AI-assisted creative coding for climate data visualisation. at #FutureFridays.

📅 Fridays | 9–11am EST
🎟️ Available to DVS Plus members
👉 Register by September 29

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · 16d

📊 The new book Dashboards That Deliver is a tour de force of data visualization and project management expertise.

Emilia Ruzicka reviews how the authors lay bare their expertise and process for everyone to benefit from their decades of experience.

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Review: Dashboards That Deliver, Nightingale

Dashboards That Deliver: How to Design, Develop, and Deploy Dashboards That Work, the upcoming book by Andy Cotgreave, Amanda Makulec, Jeffrey Shaffer, and...

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · 20d

📊 Academic papers can be challenging to read, especially for students new to a field.

Alyxander Burns shares an activity that uses data comics to help students better understand and engage with academic literature.

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Learning to Read Academic Papers by Making Data Comics, Nightingale

Learning to read academic papers is a considerable challenge for many college students.

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · 21d

📊 Have you ever felt stuck trying to solve the right problem with a stakeholder?

In her review of Bill Shander's book, Stakeholder Whispering, Erica Gunn explains why this book is so essential for designers.

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Review of Stakeholder Whispering by Bill Shander, Nightingale

Full disclosure: Bill and I met through the DVS, and have known one another for years. I received an advance copy of his book

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · 27d

Get productive in our next free coworking event on September 25 at 9 PM UTC. Work on your #dataviz project, meet like-minded individuals, and hold each other accountable in a supportive environment. Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/data-visua...

Graphic promoting a virtual coworking event happening on September 25 at 9 pm UTC.

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · 29d

Connect with others who are just getting started with data viz through this free informal networking event on September 16 at 3 PM UTC. Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/early-care...

Graphic showing a tea cup illustration promoting a small-group informal discussion event on September 16 at 3 pm UTC.

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · Sep 8

Conecta con otras personas que estén empezando su carrera en data viz a través de este evento de networking informal el 10 de septiembre. Regístrate aquí: www.eventbrite.com/e/tea-time-e...

Graphic showing a community event for small-group informal discussions on September 10 at 4pm UTC.

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · Sep 3

Make a positive impact as a #dataviz mentor in our Mentorship Program. 40% of our mentors return for another cohort. We’re still accepting mentor applications for the October - December cohort: www.datavisualizationsociety.org/mentorship

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · Sep 1

Bring your works in progress or simply just a pen and paper! Connect with others working on analog data experiences on September 15 at 8 pm EST. Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/data-craft...

Graphic promoting Data Craft Circle on September 15 at 8 pm Eastern to gather folks working on analog data experiences.

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · Aug 28

📊 How can data-driven stories be crafted to engage everyone, from the most tech-savvy to those who prefer simplicity?

Nina Errey's research reveals how different age groups interact with narrative visualizations and offers insights to create inclusive designs.

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Why audience age matters: The Influence of Audience Age on Engagement with Interactive Narrative Visualization, Nightingale

Interactive data-driven stories are an increasingly common way to communicate complex information—climate change, election outcomes, etc.

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · Aug 28

Are you looking to grow your communication and coaching skills? 40% of our mentors return for another cohort. Sign up to become a mentor to give back to the #dataviz community and help uncover hidden talents within our members. www.datavisualizationsociety.org/mentorship/m...

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · Aug 27

📊 Visual journalism often takes weeks to produce, even though a similar written article may only take a day or two.

Jonas Oesch takes a closer look at a typical visual story to uncover why it takes so long to produce and what can be done to speed up the process.

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An illustrated gif of two conveyer belts, one with a traditional media story moving quickly and one with a visual story moving slower.

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · Aug 26

📊 How do the people around you influence who you are?

A new study by Shreya Jaiswal explores the relationship between NYC neighborhoods and the Big Five personality traits, revealing that neighborhood personalities can differ significantly from citywide averages.

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What your New York Neighborhood Says About You (Backed by Data), Nightingale

Cross between New York City neighborhoods and you’ll be transported.

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · Aug 26

Mentee applications are now open for the next cohort of the DVS mentorship program! Talented mentors from around the globe and across disciplines, techniques, and tech stacks are ready to guide you in exploring new skills and career goals! Learn more: www.datavisualizationsociety.org/mentorship

Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · Aug 25

Conecta con otras personas que estén empezando su carrera en data viz a través de este evento de networking informal el 10 de septiembre. Regístrate aquí: www.eventbrite.com/e/tea-time-e...

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · Aug 25

Join us for a fireside chat featuring data viz professionals working within the nonprofit ecosystem. Our panelists will discuss the role of #dataviz within the nonproft ecosystem and the current challenges they face. Register for free: www.eventbrite.com/e/fireside-c...

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Data Visualization Society @datavizsociety.bsky.social · Aug 21

Apply as a mentor today for our DVS Mentorship Program and provide valuable 1-on-1 guidance to the #dataviz practitioners of tomorrow.

📋Apply here: www.datavisualizationsociety.org/mentorship/m...

Full Mentorship details: www.datavisualizationsociety.org/mentorship

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