Watch Bill Shander Tell Stories with Data in DC

Learn the art and science of creating compelling communication experiences based on surveys, scientific research, and public or proprietary data sources with speaker and consultant Bill Shander in Washington, DC.

His talks are perfect for those in marketing, public relations, content creation, journalism, education, and design. If you live near the DC area we encourage you to go check out Bill’s latest Rock the VizComm data visualization workshop on April 20-21.

Washington, DC Workshop

Join Bill Shander as he walks through two days of curriculum specially designed for different members of your team. Space is limited (the event is restricted to 30 people) – which means you have a lot of hands-on access to Bill’s expertise.

Day 1 – Infographics and Data Visualization Fundamentals

In individual and team exercises, you will work your way up from basic visual thinking exercises to creating full outlines and plans for static and/or interactive infographics. On day 1 you will learn:

• Strategies for creating memorable and effective infographics for your organization
• How to think about data and the visual communication of data
• About information hierarchy and data visualization best practices
• The neuroscience and psychology behind how your audience will receive your infographics
• About research into best practices for data design and communications

Day 2 – Mastering Data Communications

All day will be devoted to creating a live infographic, from beginning to end, from data to concept to design. On day 2 you will learn:

• Exploring your data visually
• Basic data analysis and cleanup tasks
• Picking the right chart for your data
• Working with (and visualizing) more complex data sets
• Exploration of a variety of visualization tools
• Storytelling with data

When & Where
Date: April 20-21
Mathematical Association of America
1529 18th St. NW (near Dupont Circle)
Washington, DC 

Bill Shander

Bill Shander is the founder of Beehive Media, a Boston-based data visualization and information design consultancy. He specializes in creating interactive experiences for thought leadership, research, advocacy and knowledge management. He provides unique insight into what it takes to deliver rich and engaging content to diverse audiences.

Want Additional Resources?

Bill Shander held an Infographics That Convince webinar on December 22, 2015. Feel free to watch the webinar here! The Infographics That Convince webinar goes over:

• How to lay the foundation for building data visualizations that target the inherent human needs for consuming complex data
• Some basic reasons why infographics and visualizations are not a fad, and why you need these to drive your content efforts further
• Examples of what works and doesn’t work when developing information that needs to educate or convince your audience