5 Way to Improve Your Graphs, Tables, and Maps
Are you designing data-heavy slides? Maybe you’re creating graphs, tables, maps, and diagrams from scratch or you need to fine-tune someone else’s graphs. In this session, you’ll learn research-based techniques for visualizing data that you can apply right away, with software you already have.
You’ll learn how to:
- Tailor graphs for different audiences
- Avoid overused charts such as pies, bars, and lines
- Declutter visuals so that attention is focused on the takeaway messages
- Apply colors that are “Big A Accessible” and intuitive
- Add takeaway text that’s fast and easy to read
This article was last modified on April 24, 2025
This article was first published on January 3, 2025
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