The ABCs of Graph StylingWebinar series — The Art of Graph Visualization
Episode 4
Episode 4
Welcome to the fourth episode of "The Art of Graph Visualization," presented by Dr. Benjamin Niedermann.
In this session, titled "The ABCs of Graph Styling," you'll explore advanced graph styling techniques to seamlessly integrate information into your visualizations. Dr. Niedermann discusses how to style graph visualizations using color, shapes, animations, and more to transform raw data into compelling narratives. This episode also delves into visual encoding in graph design and the principles of effective graph visualization using technologies like HTML, CSS, SVG, and WebGL.
The session is presented by Dr. Benjamin Niedermann, a Senior Algorithm Engineer in the Layout Team at yWorks, bringing his extensive knowledge of graph algorithms and visualization techniques.
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Watch the full episode below to learn "how to style graph visualizations effectively." Dr. Benjamin Niedermann guides you through the principles of "visual encoding" and demonstrates how to use "color, shapes, and animations" to enhance your data presentations.
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Key topics covered in this webinar
- Structuring graph visualizations and their elements
- Using "visual encoding": "color, shape, size, and animation"
- Applying principles like consistency, simplicity, and hierarchy
- Exploring technologies: "HTML, CSS, SVG, WebGL"
- Live Q&A session with yWorks graph visualization experts
Detailed breakdown of this episode
- 00:00 Introduction: Overview of the webinar series and episode objectives.
- 02:25 Overview: Introduction to the session's main topics.
- 04:35 Example: History of Artists: Analysis of artist history data.
- 10:57 Structure of Visualization: Discussion on structuring visual elements.
- 12:15 Visual Elements: Detailed look at visual elements in graph styling.
- 32:05 Design Principles: Exploring key design principles.
- 44:56 Technologies: Discussion of technologies used, including HTML, CSS, SVG, and WebGL.
- 53:32 Conclusion: Summary of key takeaways.
- 54:25 Next webinars: Preview of upcoming webinars.
- 55:08 Q&A session: Dr. Benjamin Niedermann answers audience questions.
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