Where Do You Find Inspiration for Data Visualization?

For some, inspiration may be in short supply when it comes to data visualization. They might simply crank out charts quickly and thoughtlessly, simply choosing between pies, lines, and bars, based on which buttons are available in their software. Honestly, in some cases, that may be just fine, even if uninspired.

For others, the goal is to go beyond basic charts or at least push the envelope in how those basic charts are executed. In those cases, a little inspiration can go a long way to help spark new ideas, creative approaches, maybe even some innovation, if you're lucky!

Lesson: Finding Inspiration

In this lesson, I share some of my go-to sources for inspiration in data visualization–resources that have a constant changing supply of examples to inspire great work.

Listen: Finding Inspiration with Julie Brunet

Julie Brunet is a very creative data/information designer who also does illustration and magazine layouts and other types of creative visual expression. She has lots of specific thoughts about where to find inspiration and, as she says is the hard part, what to do about it once you find it!

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