: Use pen and paper for initial storyboarding to avoid getting bogged down by the limitations or "smart" defaults of presentation software. Available Editions and Related Resources
: Use titles that state the key takeaway (e.g., "Revenue increased 20% in Q3") rather than just describing the content (e.g., "Quarterly Revenue"). Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Gu...
The guide by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic is a foundational resource that focuses on moving beyond simply showing data to effectively communicating insights. The book is built on the premise that while we are naturally good at storytelling, we often fail to apply those same skills to our data presentations. Core Lessons of Data Storytelling : Use pen and paper for initial storyboarding
: Before creating any visual, you must identify your audience (who they are), the mechanism (how you will communicate), and the action (what you want them to do). The book is built on the premise that
: Every element on a page adds cognitive load for the audience. Use Gestalt Principles of Visual Perception —such as proximity, similarity, and enclosure—to identify and remove "noise" that doesn't add value.
The book outlines six key steps to transform raw data into a compelling narrative: