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Visualizing Data to Support Regional Policy and Economic Development The document discusses using data visualization to support regional policy and economic development. It notes that data needs to be converted into useful information through high-quality graphic design. The document outlines automating the process of creating map graphics by querying and compiling data, importing it into Illustrator, and adjusting designs. Keys to success include knowing your audience, stakeholder buy-in, collaboration, quality checks, and professional design. Resources for variables, scripts, data files, design tips, and books are also provided.

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Visualizing Data to Support Regional Policy and Economic Development The document discusses using data visualization to support regional policy and economic development. It notes that data needs to be converted into useful information through high-quality graphic design. The document outlines automating the process of creating map graphics by querying and compiling data, importing it into Illustrator, and adjusting designs. Keys to success include knowing your audience, stakeholder buy-in, collaboration, quality checks, and professional design. Resources for variables, scripts, data files, design tips, and books are also provided.

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Visualizing Data

to Support Regional Policy and Economic Development


“A good sketch is better
than a long speech”
-Napoleon Bonaparte
“A good sketch is better
than a long spreadsheet”
-Napoleon Bonaparte
Background
MAG Region: By the Numbers

4.410,650
ofof
64%
72%
million
32
Member
2016
State’s
State’s
Square
Population
Population
Agencies
Tax
Miles
Base
Renewed Focus on Data Analytics
“ Data just don’t leap off
the page and convert
themselves into
high-quality, useful
information.”
-Slotnick & Orland
Commute Shed Intersections
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Automating the Process

 Set up Illustrator Objects


 Modify design as needed
 Develop scripts to:
1. Query and compile the data
2. Create map graphics
3. Import data into Illustrator
4. Adjust design “work arounds”
5. Export final documents
Keys to Success

Know Your Audience Stakeholder Buy-in The Right Team

Collaboration QA/QC Checks Professional Design


Resources
• Adobe Illustrator Variables
• https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/data-driven-graphics-templates-variables.html
• Variable Importer Script Tutorials
• http://hypertransitory.com/blog/2015/04/26/illustrator-variable-data
• http://prepression.blogspot.com.au/2015/03/illustrator-variableimporter-script-tutorial-1.html
• ACS 5-year Summary Files in MS Access databases (by State)
• http://gisdiva.com/downloads/acs2015-5yr/
• Infographic and Data Display Tips
• https://blog.kissmetrics.com/12-infographic-tips/
• http://www.infobrandz.com/great-big-list-of-infographic-ideas/
• (Book) The Wall Street Journal Guide to Information Graphics: The Dos and Don'ts of Presenting Data,
Facts, and Figures by Dona M. Wong (available on Amazon)
• http://flowingdata.com/
• (Book) The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Edward R. Tufte (available on Amazon)
• http://colorschemer.com and http://colorbrewer2.org
Jami Dennis Anubhav Bagley
Senior IS Project Manager Information Services Manager
(602) 254-6300 (602) 254-6300
[email protected] [email protected]

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