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Overview
Visualization is about turning data and information into insights and knowledge using visual representations such as maps, charts, diagrams, and infographics. It involves a combination of skills ranging from communications, technology, data and design. Data visualization is used to create products such as snapshots, interactive dashboards, and maps. Advanced GIS skills may be added if necessary.
OCHA’s visual products have own branding which is based on set of standards, styles, templates, etc. For more, see the guidance section
Process
Different software are required to create both static and or interactive visualizations.
The three basic tools for creating static visualizations are:
For more information on software requirement, how to procure and request for license check here.
Outputs/Resources
Design Fundamentals , October 2016
Guidance
Templates and logos
OCHA Design Guidance 2018 (includes the OCHA Graphics Stylebook as well as other guidance material such as visual tipsGraphics Stylebook - Visual Identity, the latest version
Graphic inspiration from OCHA Visual department (check out OCHA Visual Team's Pinterest account and get ideas for visualization)
Templates: Assets include Logos, Fonts, Humanitarian Icons, Libraries, and OCHA core graphics. Templates include Infographic/Map (AI), Reports (InDesign), PowerBI, ArcGIS, PowerPoint, Word, Business cards.
Graphics
Humanitarian icons