Data visualisation and infographic design - In Person

Description:

This in person course teaches the benefits of creating or commissioning infographics. (Foundation Level) Price:  £220 for SRA members, £290 for non-members.

Introduction/Overview

This one-day hands-on workshop, introduces the fundamentals of data visualisation and infographic design.

Infographics and data visualisations provide a great way of communicating insight in reports, on social media, in presentations and in the field of social research there's no shortage of material to work with, qualitative as well as quantitative. However there's little guidance out there on how to get started and how to get the best out of their use.

At the start of the process the range of possible outcomes can be a daunting prospect. During this workshop we will consider all the factors that have an impact on the infographic you end up with - design, insight, audience, and platform - and look at the steps you need to go through to get to a good result.

While we will discuss the tools available for creating data visualisations and infographics - and have a go on laptops in the afternoon – the emphasis of the day will be on understanding the principles that underpin a successful piece of work rather than mastering the tools to create it.

The day will involve both theory, explained with illustrated examples, as well as exercises so attendees can explore ideas and learn for themselves. You will require a computer/laptop that has a camera/A4 paper/pencils/pens/coloured markers and be willing to work in online teams.

Learning outcomes

• How, why and when to use an infographic
• Defining a narrative
• Optimising infographics for different media and audiences
• Understanding the role of design
• Confidence to have a go

Topics

• What are infographics?
• What to visualise
• How to visualise the information - from Brief to Storytelling
• Introduction to graphic design
• The process
• Tools for creating infographics
• Common pitfalls

Who will benefit

Anyone who has an interest in creating or commissioning infographics.

Course tutor

Lulu Pinney is a freelance trainer, collaborator and designer. Her work primarily focuses on getting practical know-how that relates to working with design, data and visuals into the hands of those working to improve our public and social worlds.

Lulu’s current practice is the result of a career that has seen her gain experience as a business analyst, graphic designer, visual journalist, data visualisation and infographic trainer, as well as a social researcher focusing on the role of data and its visualisation in society.

 This course contributes 6 hours to the MRS CPD programme

Cost:

£220 for SRA members, £290 for non-members.

Website and registration:

Region:

Greater London

Keywords:

Frameworks for Research and Research Designs, Data Collection, Data Quality and Data Management , Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Mixed Methods Data Handling and Data Analysis, ICT and Software, Research Management and Impact, Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination

Related publications and presentations from our eprints archive:

Frameworks for Research and Research Designs
Data Collection
Data Quality and Data Management
Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
Mixed Methods Data Handling and Data Analysis
ICT and Software
Research Management and Impact
Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination

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