Data Visualization In Practice (IDDV Talks Vancouver #8)
🌟 Join us for IDDV Talks, #8 – Data Visualization In Practice!
Ever wonder what data visualization is and how it's applied in real-world scenarios? Join us on March 13th with Cydney Nielsen as she shares her journey from academia to big tech to freelancing. Learn how she transforms complex data into compelling stories through data visualization. Don't miss this chance to gain insights from an expert!
💬 About the Talk
"In this talk, I will take you on a tour of my varied experiences designing and building data visualizations starting out as an academic in cancer research, then working in big tech, and now in my own freelance practice. I’ll go deep into three very different projects to share details of my design process, give you concrete examples of what a data visualization practitioner actually does, and illustrate both the joys and limitations of each work environment. Through stories of my professional pivots, I’ll share what I’ve learned along the way."
📅 Agenda
5:00–5:30 PM: Arrivals, pizza, and mingling 🍕
5:30–7:00 PM: Talks and Q&A 🎤
7:00 PM–Close: Networking 🤝
🎤 Meet Our Speakers:
Cydney Nielsen is a scientist, designer, and the founder of Pivot Data Studio. Her roots are in science and she holds a PhD in computational biology from MIT. Following her passion for data visualization, she worked for 10 years at BC Cancer in Vancouver helping scientists translate complex genomic data into analytical interfaces for discovery. Her love of product led her to Microsoft where she helped create applications for the mixed reality headset, HoloLens. Today, she brings those experiences together in her own design studio focusing on creating digital interfaces to rich data. Check here to learn more about Pivot Data Studio.
✨ Who should join?
Designers passionate about the intersection of aesthetics, creativity, and data.
Data Visualization Enthusiasts eager to explore innovative ways to represent and interact with data.
Professionals and Students looking to meet like-minded individuals and build meaningful connections in the design and data community.