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Data Visualization Design

Design charts that tell the truth. Master clarity, minimize clutter, and choose the right visualization for complex data sets.

Data visualization is the intersection of analysis and design. This course teaches the principles of information design. You will learn to choose the correct chart type (Bar vs Scatter vs Sankey) for your data. Master the art of reducing 'chart junk' to focus on the data-ink ratio (Tufte's principles). We cover designing for dashboards, color scales for quantitative data, and accessibility in charts. Essential for designers working in Fintech, Healthtech, or Analytics.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    Chart Selection
    Comparison, Distribution, Composition, and Relationship maps.
  • 2
    De-cluttering
    Removing gridlines and unnecessary labels.
  • 3
    Color for Data
    Sequential, Diverging, and Categorical palettes.
  • 4
    Dashboard UX
    Layout hierarchy for complex monitoring tools.
  • 5
    Interaction
    Designing tooltips, filtering, and drill-downs.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$110k - $150k

Career Paths

Data Viz Designer $115k-$160k
Dashboard Designer $100k-$145k
Information Designer $95k-$140k

What You Will Learn

Select the appropriate chart type for specific data relationships
Apply data-ink ratio principles to reduce visual clutter
Design accessible color scales for quantitative data
Create dashboard layouts that tell a coherent story
Prototype interactive visualizations for D3.js implementation

Skills You Will Gain

Information Design Data Analysis Dashboard Design D3.js Concepts Visual Storytelling

Who Is This For

UI Designers
Data Analysts
Information Designers

Prerequisites

Visual Design
Data literacy

Data Visualization Design FAQs

Coding?

Focus is design, but we discuss D3 developer handoff.

Tools?

Design tools (Figma) and Viz tools (Tableau).

Is it art?

It is functional art; accuracy comes first.

Infographics?

Yes, covers static infographics and live dashboards.

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