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Edward Tufte Course In San Francisco
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December 8th, 2008, I will be attending a 1 day course lecture and workshop on “Presenting Data and Information” by Edward Tufte. If you don’t know a lot about Edward Tufte, he has written a series of fascinating books on unique and interesting ways to visualize and present data. The fee for the workshop is only $380 and includes a copy of 4 of his greatest books. He will be covering the following topics in his course:
- fundamental strategies of analytical design
- evaluating evidence used in presentations
- statistical data: tables, graphics, and semi-graphics
- business, scientific, research, and financial presentations
- complexity and clarity
- effective presentations: on paper and in person
- interface design
- use of PowerPoint, video, overheads, and handouts
- multi-media, internet, and websites
- credibility of presentations animation and scientific visualizations
- many practical examples
It should definitely be a day of fascinating study, and I encourage anyone who is invovled in user interface design and/or user experience design to sign up for one of his courses.
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I won’t spoil things for you by being more explicit, but you’re also going to see some used books that Tufte has bought….
It’s a dramatic, life-changing experience.
W. David Stephenson
Stephenson Strategies
I’ve attended his seminar, and it was fantastic. I would never have gone on my own accord, but it was required by my employer to attend. I was pleasantly surprised. And it changed my outlook on matters of design and the presentation of information, and its timeless importance.
Seemingly a sideline, but not really, Richard Feynman’s “What do you care what other people think?” is a good read, and provides a broader analysis of the causes of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. You can borrow the book for free at your local library.
Howard