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I attended a fantastic Royal Institution event today – Data visualisation: seeing, sensing, stimulating from  Valentina D’Efilippo – @defilippovale<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It started with a historical context and problem solving in the 1800’s. John Snow mapped the outbreak of cholera in Soho and noticed the proximity of high infection rates to certain street water pumps. Concentrations around Broad Street (todays Broadwick Street) were observed as a source of the disease which was confirmed when the pump handle was removed. Also note worthy were the lack of cases at the nearby brewery proving the health benefits of beer? A great early use of data science and visualisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giving more modern examples, a plethora of Covid 19 data visualisation charts were shown and the importance of these in telling the story of what is happening. The “flatten the curve” charts have been a really good visualisation and story telling vehicle with great impactful on policy and the public response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall the importance of both hearts and minds was emphasised by the emphasis on both the Science and Art. The science comprising of data and statistics. The art more concerned with graphic design and visual story telling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few other noteworthy things to follow up in my notes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

William Playfair \u2013 The inventor of modern pie charts \/ graphing \/ charting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global warming colour spectrum  \u2013 a colour plot telling the compelling story of climate change<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data Design Principles<\/p>\n\n\n\n