In today’s data-driven world, Tiankai Feng’s book, “Humanizing Data Strategy: Leading Data with the Head and the Heart,” offers a refreshing perspective on data management. Feng introduces the Five Cs Framework, which focuses on Competence, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Conscience. This framework emphasizes the importance of aligning data skills with business needs, fostering a learning […]

In today’s data-driven world, the ability to communicate effectively with data is a crucial skill. Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic’s book, “Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals,” provides a comprehensive framework for transforming raw data into compelling stories. The first step in this process is understanding the context. By knowing your audience and […]

Understanding AI Literacy Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various aspects of our lives, from how we work to how we interact with technology. However, understanding AI can be daunting for many. “AI Literacy Fundamentals: Helping You Join the AI Conversation” by Ben Jones serves as an essential primer for anyone looking to grasp the […]

Unlocking the Power of Data Storytelling In today’s data-driven world, the ability to communicate insights effectively is crucial. Stefano Carnevalli’s book, “Data Storytelling: Agile Planning for Insight-Driven Communication,” offers a comprehensive guide to mastering this skill. The book introduces the Data Storytelling Canvas, a tool that helps professionals organize their data presentations systematically. By using […]

The Strategic Data Playbook: A Six-Step Data Strategy Framework to Turn Your Company into a Data-Driven Powerhouse by Wissen Lau is a comprehensive guide designed to help organizations harness the power of data to drive innovation, insights, and success. The book emphasizes the importance of a clear data strategy and provides actionable frameworks to transform […]

A History of Data Visualization and Graphic Communication by Michael Friendly and Howard Wainer is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of data visualization and its impact on how we understand and solve problems. The book delves into the origins, rise, and significance of graphic communication, highlighting its indispensable role in our daily lives. The […]

Good Charts: The HBR Guide to Making Smarter, More Persuasive Data Visualizations by Scott Berinato is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping individuals and organizations create effective and impactful data visualizations. The book emphasizes the importance of good charts in communicating ideas and influencing decision-making processes. The book begins by exploring the fundamental principles of […]

Data Story: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story by Nancy Duarte is a compelling guide that teaches readers how to transform data into persuasive narratives. The book emphasizes the importance of storytelling in data communication, providing practical techniques to make data more engaging and actionable. The book begins by highlighting the power of stories […]

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 data visualization, stressing the need […]

“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 challenges they face in their […]

“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 widespread pessimism, global trends in […]

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 change. Lo Duca begins by […]

Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data Driven Design, written by Andy Kirk, is an essential work for students, academics, and professionals who want to master the art of creating effective data visualizations. This book, now in its second edition, offers a comprehensive and practical approach to transforming data into impactful and useful communication tools. The […]

Effective Data Storytelling: How to Drive Change with Data, Narrative and Visuals, written by Brent Dykes, is a comprehensive guide that teaches readers how to effectively communicate insights through data storytelling. This book emphasizes the importance of combining data, narrative, and visuals to create compelling stories that can influence decisions and drive change. The book […]

The Data Visualization Sketchbook, authored by Stephanie D.H. Evergreen, is a practical guide designed to help individuals improve their data visualization skills through sketching. This book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their ability to communicate data effectively, whether they are beginners or experienced professionals. The book begins by emphasizing the importance […]

Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines, written by Dr. Joy Buolamwini, is a compelling exploration of the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence and the urgent need to address them. This book delves into the intersection of technology, ethics, and social justice, offering a powerful narrative on […]

Seeing with Fresh Eyes: Meaning, Space, Data, Truth, by Edward R. Tufte, is a visually stunning and intellectually provocative work that invites readers to rethink how they observe, interpret, and communicate information. In this book, Tufte continues his mission to elevate the standards of visual communication, exploring how design can reveal, or distort, the meaning […]

The Data Detective: Ten Easy Rules to Make Sense of Statistics, by Tim Harford, is a practical and engaging guide that helps readers navigate the often confusing world of statistics. Rather than focusing solely on mathematical formulas or technical jargon, Harford emphasizes the importance of mindset, curiosity, and critical thinking when interpreting data. The book […]

ColorWise: A Data Storyteller’s Guide to the Intentional Use of Color, by Kate Strachnyi, is a practical and insightful guide for anyone who works with data visualizations and wants to use color more effectively. The book addresses one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in data storytelling — color — and shows how it […]

The Art of Thinking in Graphs: Illustrating the Principles That Shape Our Productivity, Decision-Making, and the Way We Think by Dolev Erez is an innovative work that proposes a new way of understanding the world through graphs. The book presents key principles that influence our productivity, decision-making, and thought patterns, all illustrated with clear and […]

In Visualizing AI, Gabe Araujo offers a timely and practical guide for anyone seeking to communicate artificial intelligence concepts through data visualization. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in our daily lives, the need to explain its inner workings to both technical and non-technical audiences has never been more urgent. This book addresses that challenge by […]

Envisioning Information by Edward R. Tufte is a landmark work in the field of data visualization and information design. In this visually rich and intellectually rigorous book, Tufte explores how to effectively communicate complex, multidimensional data through clear and elegant visual representations. The book focuses on the challenge of representing real-world experiences and abstract concepts […]

Infographics Designers’ Sketchbooks by Steven Heller and Rick Landers is a visually rich and insightful exploration into the creative processes behind some of the world’s most compelling infographic designs. This book offers a rare behind-the-scenes look into the sketchbooks, drafts, and conceptual thinking of leading infographic designers, making it a unique resource for anyone interested […]

The book History of Information Graphics, edited by Sandra Rendgen, is a monumental exploration of how humans have used visual tools to understand and communicate complex information. Spanning centuries of innovation, this richly illustrated volume traces the development of information graphics from medieval manuscripts to modern data visualizations. With over 400 examples, it offers a […]