Course overview
Go beyond chart defaults. Make data insights clear and compelling.
🙌 Learn how to structure, design, and present your data insights to inspire action and ignite change. Leverage data analysis and visualisation best practices for business impact.
🚀 Master a design process based on real-world examples to organise your storytelling workflow, save you time and increase your chances of success.
💡 Engage in interactive workshops, access dozens of templates and resources, and get valuable feedback from an international group of peers.
Take this course if you want to...
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Transform cluttered, messy charts into beautiful and engaging designs that impress and are fast to read
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Turn boring data presentations into clear and compelling narratives that captivate your audience
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Become a persuasive communicator whose data insights spark action and make a difference
What you'll learn
Data insights are better understood when structured.
What is the data telling you? You'll learn how to craft a compelling message and narrative arc and apply them to both standalone charts and longer pieces (infographics, dashboards, slide decks, etc.)
Aesthetics matter.
Form follows function. You'll master the intricacies of visual perception and information hierarchy to turn your graphics into impactful story components. The methods you'll learn will work in Tableau, Power BI, Flourish, Illustrator, or any other tool of your choice.
Presenting data can be entertaining.
Just because you're presenting data, it doesn't mean you can't get creative. You'll practice a mix of strategies from Aristotle, TED, and Nancy Duarte that will transform your typical presentations into engaging data talks.
There is a method to the madness.
The process of data storytelling can feel messy and overwhelming. To guide you through the maze, you'll learn my tried-and-true design process inspired by UX design and journalism best practices.
Data Storytelling Bootcamp
Course syllabus
Week 1
Week 1
Jan 29—Feb 4
Events
- Jan
29
Workshop 1: Narrative structures
Workshop 1: Narrative structures
Mon, Jan 29, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM UTC
- Feb
1
Workshop 2: Designing for impact
Workshop 2: Designing for impact
Thu, Feb 1, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM UTC
Modules
- #2 Craft a compelling narrative#2 Craft a compelling narrative9 Lessons • 1 Project
Know what your message is before you start communicating. In this module, we’ll explore the data for insights and craft an impactful narrative around them.
✅ Actions to complete milestone:
Participate in the live session or watch the recording;
Define your key takeaway;
Craft your story structure and submit it for feedback.
🏁 Output: an effective structure for a data project of your choice.
- #3 Leverage design for data stories#3 Leverage design for data stories10 Lessons • 1 Project
Design is not an afterthought. In this module, you’ll learn how to design world-class graphics that are pleasing to look at and fast to read.
✅ Actions to complete milestone:
Participate in the live session or watch the recording;
Analyse initial charts for design execution and contextual awareness;
Refine your charts and submit them for feedback.
🏁 Output: clear and eye-catching graphic(s).
Week 2
Week 2
Feb 5—Feb 9
Events
- Feb
5
Workshop 3: Presenting effectively
Workshop 3: Presenting effectively
Mon, Feb 5, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM UTC
- Feb
8
Demo day & Final Q&A
Demo day & Final Q&A
Thu, Feb 8, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM UTC
Modules
- #4 Deliver an exceptional presentation#4 Deliver an exceptional presentation5 Lessons • 1 Project
Delivering your data insights in a presentation can be daunting. In this module, you’ll learn engaging techniques that will help you captivate the audience’s attention and get the message across.
✅ Actions to complete milestone:
Participate in the live session or watch the recording;
Create a storyboard;
Prepare a slide deck, if appropriate;
Record your presentation and submit it for feedback.
🏁 Output: your best-ever slide deck for a data presentation.
Post-Course
Post-Course
Modules
- #5 Further resources#5 Further resources7 Lessons
Explore some additional resources here :)
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What you should know about me
Evelina Judeikytė
Data Storytelling & Design Expert, Founder of Parabole Studio
Hi! I'm Evelina, an information designer with almost a decade of experience in data and communication. Today, I run Parabole Studio — a data storytelling and design agency that helps organisations communicate their impact through engaging data stories. I've worked with clients such as the UN, Dior, the French Ministry of Finance, the Lancet, Mazars and many more. I also write a popular newsletter called The Plot.
Most of all, I love teaching and interacting with data professionals from around the world. The content of this course is a unique combination of my experiences in the fields of data, design and public speaking, and I'm really excited to share it with you!
A sneak peek into my portfolio
For more, visit 🔗 parabole.studio or read 🔗 theplot.media
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Data Storytelling Bootcamp
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$549 USD
Dates
Jan 29—Feb 9, 2024
Payment Deadline
Jan 28, 2024
Course schedule
6-8 hours per week
Live workshops
Mon & Thu | 5.30pm - 7.30pm CET
Each 2-hour session will involve an interactive lecture, practice, and Q&A. This is the core of the course, so do attend live if you can!
Live demo & feedback
Thu | 5.30pm - 7.30pm CET
This session will include demos and instructor & group feedback. It's great for asking specific questions about your work and getting into the nitty-gritty of design and storytelling.
Projects
Continuous, 4-6h
There will be async assignments for you to submit and get comments on. Use this chance to get personalised feedback from an international group of peers!
Data Storytelling Starter Kit
Get a glimpse into what you'll be learning in this course by exploring this free, introductory data storytelling resource.
Start learning
Learning is better with cohorts
Active learning
The live sessions will be based on the "learn-do" model, which means you'll get to practice the concepts as you learn them.
Peer feedback
Between each lesson, you'll have projects to submit. You'll get feedback not only from the instructor but also from an international group of peers.
Async resources
Videos, articles and templates, as well as the community space, will be available in the course page forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Join an upcoming cohort
Data Storytelling Bootcamp
Heatmap cohort
$549 USD
Dates
Jan 29—Feb 9, 2024
Payment Deadline
Jan 28, 2024