111. Creating Impactful Visualizations

About this lesson

Welcome to Module 6.14: Effective Data Visualization.

This session builds on visual representation concepts by focusing on how to design data visuals that are clear, ethical, and impactful. You’ll learn design principles that guide audience attention, avoid common visual pitfalls, and explore tools that support high-quality visualization for various formats, from policy reports to public-facing infographics.

Key Takeaways

Apply design principles like data-ink ratio, visual hierarchy, and color for clarity

Avoid common pitfalls such as 3D distortions, misleading axes, and inappropriate chart types

Explore top tools including Tableau, R, Datawrapper, and ggplot2 for creating strong visuals

Make visuals that enhance trust, insight, and audience understanding across all communication settings

This video is ideal for

Researchers, analysts, health communicators, students, and professionals who present data to policymakers, academics, or the public.

Lesson notes

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