In an ideal world, you would be given weeks to plan that big presentation that’s landed in your lap with just a few hours to go. So how can you ensure that, no matter the time constraints, the narratives in your presentations and pitches are succinct as well as striking?

In this virtual masterclass with data visualisation experts from creative agency Add Two, Tobias Sturt and Adam Frost, you will discover some of their tried and tested information design tricks, guaranteed to level up your charts, maps and presentations when time is of the essence - no matter your level of experience of working with data.

Covering everything from sharper copy to slicker visuals, this class will also encourage you to try out some of the most helpful hacks and receive instant feedback from the tutors and your fellow students.

Course Content

25 tips on data storytelling
25 tips on data visualisation design
A practical exercise with templates provided
Supporting tools and further reading

This course is for ...

Anyone in need of a quick introduction to data visualisation
Those who want to understand how data visualisation can transform their storytelling

Tutors Profile

Adam Frost was formerly head of data visualisation at the Guardian’s digital agency. He is now content director at Add Two, an agency specialising in data visualisation. His work has appeared in the Guardian, the New Statesman, Buzzfeed and elsewhere. Adam has also produced infographics and interactives for a range of public and private sector clients, including the Department for Education, Google and Unilever.

Tobias Sturt was head of creative at the Guardian’s digital agency, and is now creative director of Add Two. He has been working in digital storytelling for almost two decades using all kinds of media, from web to TV, and games and infographics.

Communicating with Data Visualisation: A practical guide, written by Adam Frost, Tobias Sturt, Jim Kynvin and Sergio Gallardo is available to purchase in paperback. You can purchase a book and ticket for the combined price of £129 including P&P.

Course Details

Date: Thursday 24 August 2023
Time: 3pm-5pm (BST)

A catch up recording will be shared after the class and will be available for two weeks./

This masterclass is available globally. If you are joining us from outside the United Kingdom, please use this time zone converter to check your local live streaming time.

3pm BST | 4pm CEST | 7am PDT | 10am EDT

You will be sent a link to the webinar 24 hours and 30 minutes before the start time. Please email masterclasses@theguardian.com if you do not receive the access link.

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