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 (add link to products page once the page is complete) such as snapshots, interactive dashboards, and spatial analysis though 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 interactive visualizations.
For more information on software requirement, how to procure and request for license check here.
Outputs/Resources
Master book of Inforgraphic training:
Adobe Illustrator (page 12 -39)
Adobe InDesign (page 41 -71)
Guidance
Templates and logos
OCHA Design Guidance 2018 (includes the OCHA Graphics Stylebook as well as other guidance material such as visual tips
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