FUNDAMENTALS OF DATA
VISUALIZATION : BEST
PRACTICES
Presented by:
-Nidhi Karn
WHY DOES DATA
VISUALIZATION
MATTER?
Helps in quick decision-making
Makes complex data easy to understand
Identifies trends and patterns
Communicates insights effectively
CHOOSING THE RIGHT
VISUALIZATION
How to Choose the Right Chart?
Bar Chart: Comparisons
Line Chart: Trends over time
Pie Chart: Proportions
Scatter Plot: Relationships between variables
Heatmap: Patterns and distributions
BEST PRACTICES FOR
EFFECTIVE VISUALS
Key Design Principles
Keep it simple
Use appropriate colors
Ensure readability
Maintain consistency
COLOR AND ACCESSIBILITY
CONSIDERATIONS
Using Colors Wisely
Avoid using too many colors
Use contrasting colors for clarity
Consider colorblind-friendly palettes
Use legends and annotations
TOOLS FOR DATA
VISUALIZATION
Popular Data Visualization Tools
Beginner-friendly: Excel, Google Sheets
Intermediate: Tableau, Power BI
Advanced: Python (Matplotlib, Seaborn), D3.js
CONCLUSION
Keep it simple and clear
Choose the right chart for the data
Use color effectively
Avoid misleading visuals
Practice storytelling with data
Thankyou