March 2025

  • From Data to Visualization.

    From Data to Visualization.

    The “Data to Viz” website is an essential tool for professionals in Data Visualization and Data Storytelling, offering a structured and practical approach to choosing the best data visualizations. This article explores the main features of the site and why it is an excellent reference for professionals in the field.…

  • Become a Great Data Storyteller.

    Become a Great Data Storyteller.

    Become a Great Data Storyteller: Learn How You Can Drive Change with Data by Angelica Lo Duca is a transformative guide that emphasizes the power of storytelling in data visualization. The book challenges conventional approaches by focusing on creating compelling data narratives that can significantly impact decision-making and drive organizational…

  • Hubble Space Telescope’s with the lens of Data Visualization.

    Hubble Space Telescope’s with the lens of Data Visualization.

    Data visualization and data storytelling are powerful tools that transform complex information into comprehensible and engaging stories. The “Designing the Hubble Skymap” project on the Visual Cinnamon website is a brilliant example of how these techniques can be applied to tell the story of the Hubble Space Telescope’s observations.  The…

  • Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World.

    Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World.

    “Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think” by Hans Rosling, along with his son Ola Rosling and daughter-in-law Anna Rosling Rönnlund, is a transformative book that challenges common misconceptions about the state of the world. The authors argue that despite…

  • Data Visualization Society: Advancing the field of data.

    Data Visualization Society: Advancing the field of data.

    The Data Visualization Society (DVS) is an organization dedicated to celebrating, nurturing, and advancing the field of data visualization. Founded to connect professionals and enthusiasts in the field, DVS offers a rich platform of resources and opportunities for those looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in Data Visualization and…

  • The Art of Insight: How Great Visualization Designers Think.

    The Art of Insight: How Great Visualization Designers Think.

    “The Art of Insight: How Great Visualization Designers Think” by Alberto Cairo is an insightful exploration into the minds of some of the world’s leading data visualization designers. The book is structured around interviews with these experts, providing a deep dive into their thought processes, design philosophies, and the unique…

  • A Journey through every Billboard Top 5 Hit.

    A Journey through every Billboard Top 5 Hit.

    Music has been an essential part of human culture for centuries. With the advancement of technology, the way we consume and analyze music has also evolved. The Best Year in Music project on The Pudding website offers a detailed analysis of the biggest Billboard hits from 1958 to 2016. This…

  • Fundamentals of Data Visualization.

    Fundamentals of Data Visualization.

    Fundamentals of Data Visualization” by Claus O. Wilke is a comprehensive guide designed to help data scientists and analysts create informative and compelling visualizations. The book emphasizes the importance of accurately representing data while making it visually appealing and easy to understand. Wilke begins by discussing the principles of good…