Is being an expert about completing the famous “10,000 hours” of practice? Is it a certificate hanging on the wall? Recognition from others? Or is […]
Author: Alen Chalak
Data Challenges, DataViz
Creating Dashboards with Purpose: Serving Diverse Stakeholders with a Single Tool
When it comes to creating dashboards, usability is my guiding principle. It’s not just about making data accessible; it’s about designing tools that cater to […]
DataViz
Color Tints: Fixing the Chaos in Data Visualization 🎨
Have you ever looked at a map, chart, or infographic and thought: Why does this color scheme feel so chaotic? Too often, sequential or rating […]
Data Challenges, DataViz
🎶 Dancing Data: A Case for Open and Responsible Sharing
When I created my latest Power BI dashboard, one thing stood out: how the data literally dances on the screen. Each visualization felt like a […]
Data Challenges, DataViz
Old New York Needs Elephants
About this project This project is part of the Maven Commuter Challenge, where data enthusiasts tackle real-world transportation data to uncover insights. Using open data […]
Data Challenges, DataViz
Ever felt like your charts have too much going on?
About 10 years ago, I came across the Data Ink Ratio concept from Edward Tufte during data visualization training, and it’s been a game-changer ever […]
DataViz
Beyond the Data: The Human Cost
Working on this infographic was one of the most challenging tasks I’ve undertaken – not because of the data itself, but because of what it […]
Data Challenges
Finding Calm in Data Scarcity
At the onset of the war in Ukraine, the urgency was overwhelming. The atmosphere was charged – everyone felt the gravity of the situation, yet […]
Data Challenges, DataViz
Paradox of Data Fragmentation in Humanitarian Responses
In 2019, Cyclones Idai and Kenneth struck Mozambique, creating one of the worst humanitarian crises the region had ever seen. These back-to-back storms displaced millions, […]
Data Challenges, DataViz
Unraveling Data Challenges at Every Phase of Humanitarian Crises
Humanitarian crises are complex, and one thing that remains constant across every phase is the need for reliable, timely data. But here’s the catch: each […]