Too often, people-related data becomes impersonal through the sheer volume that we’re exposed to, leading to a paralysis rather than provoking the action it’s intended to. How can interactive visualisations allow users to take control of this data and make it useful by embedding it in their daily workflow?

Using social media data on birthdays as a case in point, and the daily reminders that are sent on Facebook, Lorraine Sawicki asks: how do we gauge who to send a personal birthday wish to? Did you accidentally forget to send birthday greetings to people you care about, while feeling burdened for others you’re somewhat connected to but haven’t connected with in a while?

In this workshop, we take data that you are fed almost daily and transform it into something that brings joy and connection. The data visualisation principles learned here can be applied to the user experience for any regular and ongoing presentation of data, and you can create a more engaging and personalised experience for your audience that drives the actions they need to take.

Join Lorraine at DataVizLive on 10 November, and take part in this live workshop – places are limited, available on a first-come, first-served basis.