Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data Driven Design

Kirk, Andy

ISBN 10: 1473912148 / ISBN 13: 9781473912144

Verlag: Sage Publications Ltd, 2016

Beschreibung

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,900grams, ISBN:9781473912144. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 5832043

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data ...

Verlag: Sage Publications Ltd

Erscheinungsdatum: 2016

Einband: Softcover

Zustand: Good

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Inhaltsangabe:

Voted one of the "six best books for data geeks" by The Financial Times. Read the review here. Lecturers, request your electronic inspection copy., Never has it been more essential to work in the world of data. Scholars and students need to be able to analyze, design, and curate information into useful tools of communication, insight, and understanding. This book is the starting point in learning the process and skills of data visualization, teaching the concepts and skills of how to present data, and inspiring effective visual design., Benefits of this book:A flexible step-by-step journey that equips you to achieve great data visualizationA curated collection of classic and contemporary examples, giving illustrations of good and bad practiceExamples on every page to give creative inspirationIllustrations of good and bad practice show you how to critically evaluate and improve your own workAdvice and experience from the best designers in the fieldLoads of online practical help, checklists, case studies and exercises make this the most comprehensive text available

Críticas:

In a clear and effective manner, Andy Kirk provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of data and design that is well integrated into a practical visualization workflow. Data Visualization will do much to improve literacy in both areas—a must-read, especially if you are starting in the field. (Isabel Meirelles 2016-04-20)

Data visualization is much more than just data and visuals. Andy understands that successful visualizations emerge from successful processes and myriad well-informed decisions. Getting all the parts right in this interdisciplinary field is a huge challenge; every student and practitioner of data visualisation will benefit from absorbing the vast wisdom captured in this book. (Scott Murray 2016-04-20)

Andy Kirk has managed to squeeze a lifetime of expertise on visualising data and telling stories using interactives into one easy-to-follow and beautifully illustrated book. For students and designers interested in creating interactive and stunningly crafted data visualisations this is a must read.

(Tom Felle 2016-05-13)

With presentation and interpretation of data central to so much today, this guide is essential reading for almost everyone! (Richard Smedley)

The book is comprehensive and practical, taking the reader one step at a time through the process of visualising data, from how to manage the initial thinking process to how and why to choose particular colours and compose the design. (Helen Kara)