Data Visualization with Alternative Mediums
Data Sources
A course by Olivia Johnson , Designer and Artist
About the video: Data Sources
Overview
“In this lesson I will explain how to find data online, what makes a data source reputable, and how to read and understand data. I will also go into detail about what kind of data is best suited for data visualization. ”
In this video lesson Olivia Johnson addresses the topic: Data Sources, which is part of the Domestika online course: Data Visualization with Alternative Mediums. Learn how to combine data visualization with unexpected mediums, such as embroidery, to create physical meaningful works of art and design.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Data Sources In this lesson, I'll explain how you can find your data online. We'll learn about reliable sources of data and I'll teach you how to read and understand data. I'll also show you how some data is better suited for visualizing. Let me show you. First, one place where you can source data online are news and media companies. One example is "The New York Times." "The New York Times" has its own data section called "The Upshot." Everything in the section will be articles that tell a data story. Here's one that's showing Biden's economic plan. You'll see a pretty detailed chart happ...”
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Course summary for: Data Visualization with Alternative Mediums
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Areas
Embroidery, Graphic Design, Information Design
Olivia Johnson
A course by Olivia Johnson
Olivia Johnson is a digital designer based in Portland, Oregon. Her work ranges from interactive experiences for large brands to hand-crafted textile artworks, all with the intention to utilize data to inform, illuminate, and educate a wide audience. Since graduating from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2016, she’s worked for Sosolimited in Boston, and is currently a senior designer at Instrument, where she creates digital experiences for clients including Instagram, Levi's, and Nike.
Her work has been featured in publications such as Brand New, It's Nice That, PAGE Magazine, and Creative Boom, and has been honored with awards from Core77, PRINT, and AIGA Boston.
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