Datavisual<\/a> is a new tool rooted in that philosophy.<\/p>\nRecently launched and free to all, Datavisual allows anyone to easily create well-designed data visualizations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are really just trying to help people tell stories through data,\u201d said Danne Woo, the founder and CEO of Datavisual.<\/p>\n
Woo said what separates it from other well-known data visualization tools, like Tableau Public, Google Fusion Tables or Highcharts, is the large emphasis on the design and experience. Datavisual requires a much smaller learning curve and less technical knowledge, while getting the same quality of graphics.<\/p>\n
It also allows designers to create tailored and branded templates so content creators can just plug in their data.<\/p>\n
Woo is a graphic designer and graduate of New York University Interactive Telecommunications Program. He has never been a journalist, but saw the void in tools to help non-designers create attractive graphics.<\/p>\n
And it is easy to use as well.<\/p>\n
Woo explained the tool in five minutes during his session, Fast and Easy Data Viz with Datavisual, at the Midway demo table.<\/p>\n
Ginger Rough, an assistant watchdog and online editor for the Arizona Republic, went to the session to learn about another tool for easy visualization.<\/p>\n
She said her staff really only has one data expert who tackles large-scale and in-depth projects. Rough takes on the smaller and simpler visualizations.<\/p>\n
Most of her staff is consciously aware of incorporating more data into their stories, but they lack the skills to visually display it.<\/p>\n
Rough said this tool is something she will take back to her staff to help incorporate more visuals in their coverage.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are always trying to see what\u2019s coming up next,\u201d Rough said.<\/p>\n
She liked the ability to export the graphics for both web and print, but didn\u2019t like how it wasn\u2019t responsive since their site is mobile-first.<\/p>\n
Jake Grovum, a staff writer for Stateline, attended the session to learn about new ways to visualize his stories.<\/p>\n
Grovum said he has limited knowledge of coding and design, so this is a tool that could be very beneficial. He incorporates state and national data into his reporting, so the interactive maps and charts will help him break down complex stories like poverty.<\/p>\n
Showing stories with data is Woo\u2019s main goal behind the new tool, especially as news continues emphasizing visuals and graphics.<\/p>\n
\u201cHopefully it\u2019s just helpful,\u201d Woo said. \u201cIf not, I want to know why so I can fix it.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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