Andy Kirk

Let's have a think about data visualization thinking

Friday, August 01, 2014
06:30 – 09:00pm
McLaren Conference Center, Room 250

The venerable Santiago Ortiz will be visiting San Francisco from Argentina, and he has agreed to speak at our event!

Schedule

06:30pm	Doors open, socializing, food, drinks
07:00pm	Opening talk by Santiago Ortiz (@moebio)
07:15pm	Presentation by Andy Kirk (@visualisingdata)
08:00pm	Moderated Q&A panel discussion, plus more socializing

Abstract

In this talk, Andy will explore the breadth and depth of thinking in data visualization. He will take a horizontal look at the many different skill sets, attributes and disciplines that make up the craft of visualization designer, focusing on the distinct scientific and artistic sensibilities. Taking a vertical view, Andy will then dive in to the depths and nuances of one particular perspective of data-driven design thinking.

Biography

Andy Kirk is a UK-based freelance data visualization specialist and editor of visualisingdata.com. He offers design consultancy and delivers training workshops around the world. He has published a book on the visualization design process and is now working on a second title. He is also a visiting lecturer at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and a part-time researcher at the University of Leeds, UK.

http://visualisingdata.com/ @visualisingdata

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