Simply stated, data sensemaking is what we do to make sense of data. We do this in an attempt to understand the world, based on empirical evidence. Those who work to make sense of data and communicate their findings are data sensemakers. Data sensemaking, as a profession, is currently associated with several job titles, including […]

People increasingly claim that the best and perhaps only way to convince someone of something involves telling them a story. In his new book Ruined By Design—a book that I largely agree with and fully appreciate—designer Mike Monteiro says that “If you’re not persuading people, you’re not telling a good enough story.” Furthermore, “…while you should […]