Independent educator, author, and consultant - data visualization and dashboard design. He/him.
Ottawa, Canada
Joined May 2008
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I used to think that Trump wouldn't be able to pass 7th grade math. Apparently, it's probably more like 5th grade math.
FFS. Just got another cheque from DoFo. On Ontario election day. How is it legal for a party in power to use taxpayer money to bribe voters like this?
Donating it to orgs that will get corrupt politicians like @fordnation out of power.
How is Poilievre even allowed to be an MP, much less leader of the opposition, if he refuses a standard background security check? Clearly, there's something serious he doesn't want us to know. This should be a huge red flag for every Cdn voter.
globalnews.ca/news/10989610/…
If you follow me here, you know that I abandoned Twitter months ago because it's a propaganda vehicle now, not a social network. I've decided to log back in occasionally, but only to amplify voices that oppose Musk/Trump. I won't be posting dataviz content. Just FYI.
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🎨 Some color choices might make charts unobvious or even misleading. Learn more about categorical, sequential, and diverging color palettes in Practical Charts.
📚 We'll discuss this book by @nickdesb on December 9th here: notes.dw.tools/p/practical-c…
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🤩 We can't wait to hear your thoughts about Practical Charts! On Dec 9th at 5pm UTC, we'll be discussing @nickdesb's book here: notes.dw.tools/p/practical-c…
📘 Learn more about the book and the book club: blog.datawrapper.de/practica…
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Globally recognized instructor, best-selling author, and @DataVizSociety partner @nickdesb just made his “Practical Charts On Demand” #dataviz course available to DVS Plus members for 25% off! Claim offer here: buff.ly/3TOeViV
Great roundup of notable charts and #dataviz articles from last week from @nastengraph, including a link to my “four-threefold” article.
This weeks hottest news about @Datawrapper in @powerpoint and lots of awesome #Olympics visuals thanks to #makeovermonday
Featuring @VizWizBI, @waqarshaikh86, @nickdesb, @kunal63375922, @imperativusz, @AdedamolaLadipo, @mo_wootten, @EpleySamuel 💜
Read: nastengraph.substack.com/p/d…
🇬🇧U.K. data analysts! 🇬🇧
Interested in taking my "Practical Charts" and/or "Practical Dashboards" courses IN PERSON? I'll be delivering them in London from Nov4 to Nov7.
Info/registration: eventbrite.co.uk/e/nick-desb…
New article:
Why I virtually never use "colored region" (a.k.a. "choropleth") maps any more. Thoughts?
practicalreporting.com/blog/…
Great to hear from readers who've gotten value from my new #dataviz book, "Practical Charts."
Don't have your copy yet? Official book page (with purchase links): practicalreporting.com/pc-bo…
Just read @nickdesb book "Practical Charts" from cover to cover. It is packed with practical advice if you want to produce charts that make sense and are easy to read.
How many slices can you put in a pie chart? Two? Three? Six?
Opinions vary on this question, and my answer in this 8-minute video might surprise you (could a 30-slice pie chart actually work?)
youtu.be/8yLvfYzwwcg?si=jFfe…
Join me tomorrow for this free webinar hosted by @JMP_software, in which I'll be covering some common misconceptions about choosing a chart type, with plenty of examples. Registration link in the post below. See you tomorrow!
Nick Desbarats shows decision tools from Practical Charts course that allow chart creators of any experience level to quickly, reliably choose expert-level charts from 50+ common types. Register for July 24, 1-2 pm US ET #JMP live webinar followed by Q&A.
go.jmp/4f1eIRW
ALT Nick Desbarats demonstrates how to choose charts that show data impactfully.
ALT Statistically Speaking free webinars are sponsored by JMP.
In 24 hrs, I'll be chatting with @dizhat about common problems and solutions when making charts and dashboards! Sign up for this free webinar here: linkedin.com/events/72094352…
"Practical Charts ON DEMAND" launches Jun25!
Take my "Practical Charts" course on your own schedule at an affordable price.
6.5 hrs of video in 44 lessons.
Pre-order before Jun25 to get 25% off the regular price of US$649. practicalreporting.com/pcod
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The last main stage talk for the day. ‘How to Choose a Chart Type (It's Trickier Than You Think)’ by @nickdesb. #Outlier2024
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If you’re joining us in Chicago for #Outlier2024, we’re excited to share that Nick Desbarats, @nickdesb will host a book signing session for his Amazon #1 New Release book, Practical charts!
Bring your copy or get one there! Join us in Chicago:
outlierconf.com
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interesting approach idea from @nickdesb's "Practical Charts" book for dealing with values in a chart: adding the table below the chart. 💡
make sure you align the values in the table with the ones in the chart ✌️
Always interesting to see what readers find to be of most value in my new book, "Practical Charts."
Don't have your copy yet? Official book page (with purchase links): practicalreporting.com/pc-bo…
Sundaying with "Practical Charts" from @nickdesb and learning about the so called "inset charts" as a way to deal with outliers. I might have a new favorite. 😁
