Applying Racial Equity Awareness in Data Visualisation
How to take a more empathetic and respectful approach to data communication and visual design
JON SCHWABISH
Senior Fellow, Urban Institute
Founder, PolicyViz
Applying Racial Equity Awareness in Data Visualisation
JON SCHWABISH
Senior Fellow, Urban Institute
Founder, PolicyViz
improving diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Data Visualisation
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Just as organisations often carefully considered the words they use in written reports and platforms, they should be equally careful in how they visually present data to their readers, users, and audiences and what words they should use in and around those visuals.
This talk encourages data communicators to take a racially- and equality-conscious lens to their data communication efforts.
Join Jon at DataVizLive on 10 November, and get the chance to ask him questions and learn more about how you can ensure the narrative you create in your data visualisations is racially sensitive and inclusive.
Applying Racial Equity Awareness in Data Visualisation
Techniques that data visualization producers should consider when creating visuals with a racial and equity-conscious approach
Jon Schwabish - urban institute, policyviz
WHY IT'S IMPORTANT
- To advance the mission of responsible data communication, we must think intentionally about how we can learn from and speak to audiences that reflect the rich diversity of communities.
WHAT IS COVERED
- How to take a racial and equity-conscious lens to data communication and data visualisation
- How to speak to and speak about different racial, ethnic, gender, and other groups.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- How to use language consistent with how people refer to themselves and others
- How to take a more empathetic approach to creating data visualisations that accurately and respectfully account for other people’s lived experiences
- How to create a set of recommendations or guidelines to consider when taking a racial equity lens to data visualisation.
TYPE: Presentation
LENGTH: 30min
SCOPE: Strategic, Operational
AUDIENCE: All Data Designers
SKILLS NEEDED: None
EXPERTISE: Universal
TAGS: Critique, Data Journalism, Data Literacy, Ethics, Diversity
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JON SCHWABISH
Senior Fellow, urban institute
washington, D.C. (USA)
Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University and American University
Founder, PolicyViz
Founder, PolicyViz
Dr. Jonathan Schwabish is an economist, writer, teacher, and creator of policy-relevant data visualisations. He is considered a leading voice for clarity and accessibility in how researchers communicate their findings. His book Better Presentations: A Guide forScholars, Researchers, and Wonks helps people improve the way they prepare, design, and deliver data-rich content. In his most recent book, Elevated the Debate: A Multilayered Approach to Communicating Your Research, Schwabish and his colleagues help people develop a strategic plan to communicating their work across multiple platforms and channels.
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