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#SWDchallenge: human + AI

Explore how human and AI can work together to create more effective data communication. This month’s challenge invites you to experiment, think critically, and share your learnings.

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data storytelling in the age of AI

A Canva Create panel on data storytelling in the age of AI raised a key question: if AI can make the graph, what’s left for the human? The answer starts with judgment, context, and the responsibility to make data meaningful.

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Amy Esselman Amy Esselman

simplifying a Gantt chart

Complex Gantt charts can be hard to read. This post shows how to simplify a timeline view so the audience can quickly see where attention is needed most.

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introducing our new teammates

We’re excited to welcome two talented individuals to the SWD team and share a behind-the-scenes look at the hiring process that brought them here.

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translate for your audience

When slides are full of acronyms and abbreviations, the key insight can get buried. This makeover illustrates the importance of translating jargon and focusing the visuals so the audience can quickly see what matters.

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different takeaway, different graph

When one graph tries to do everything, it often ends up doing nothing particularly well. Cole shows how the same data can tell different stories—and how choosing a distinct graph for each can lead to clearer communications and better conversations.

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Amy Esselman Amy Esselman

what is a choropleth map?

Learn the ins and outs of choropleth maps in our latest chart guide post covering what a choropleth map is, how to interpret it, when to use it, and common pitfalls to avoid when using one.

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Amy Esselman Amy Esselman

move beyond busy bullets

Good content doesn't always need editing—it needs reorganizing. This real-world makeover shows how restructuring a bulleted list improves both scannability and comprehension.

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