Data Visualisation

Data is powerful, if you actually understand what it is telling you.
We all understand and learn in different ways and have our own needs and preferences when consuming information.

Representing data in a visual context can help people understand its significance. Use visualisation, to make sense of it faster, and notice interesting patterns easier.

Video: What is Data Visualisation? 

What is Data Visualisation? (opens in new tab)


5.3.1.1 Activity - Data visualisation

Raw data vs visual. Let's compare to see the difference.Look closer at the visual and the raw data. Think of the possible 'stories' that could emerge from the visual as compared to the raw data. Which do you prefer?

Bumps, Bruises and Breaks
From Visually


Tools for Data Visualisation

There are numerous tools for creating infographics and charts to help you transform boring statistics into data that tells a story. The next page provides some recommended tools that you may like to start using.

Recommended Tools

Here is just a few tools you can use to help share information more effectively

Click on Turn to learn about each tool. Click on the arrows in the slideshow to see the next card


< Previous Next >