Storytelling With Data: A Data Visualization Gu... May 2026

: Not every graph is suitable for every situation. The book suggests sticking mostly to simple bar and line charts for most business contexts and avoiding complex or misleading visuals like 3D pie charts.

: Use titles that state the key takeaway (e.g., "Revenue increased 20% in Q3") rather than just describing the content (e.g., "Quarterly Revenue"). Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Gu...

: Before creating any visual, you must identify your audience (who they are), the mechanism (how you will communicate), and the action (what you want them to do). : Not every graph is suitable for every situation

: Condense your main point into a single, actionable sentence that conveys your unique point of view and what is at stake. the mechanism (how you will communicate)