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Introduction to Design Elements and Storytelling in Data Visualizations

Data visualizations are found everywhere!

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October 30, 2024, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Gershwind & Bennett Family Collaborative Classroom, Stemmler Hall, Holman Biotech Commons, Main Level
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Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
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Hosted by: Holman Biotech Commons

A computer and a mobile phone with data charts

Join us and learn to: 
* Identify the main design elements of a visualization: color, typography, titles, subtitles, annotations, dark/light contrast, and labels. 
* Use these design elements to drive insights about your visualization (data storytelling) 
* Learn how to prepare your visualizations for publication in various formats 
* Explore tools for data visualizations 
* Apply all of the above in your own visualization using Datawrapper

Please bring a laptop with you.

Registration is required. There are 30 in-person seats available. There are 68 online seats available.

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