Digital Storytelling and Data Visualization
Welcome! This page introduces the connection between storytelling and data visualization showing how they work together to make the world of data more meaningful and impactful.
Data visualization is the practice of turning data into visual formats (like charts, maps and infographics) which make patterns and insights easier to understand. It transforms raw numbers into visuals that people can interpret quickly and intuitively.
Digital storytelling uses multimedia elements, like text, images (and videos) and interactivity, to share ideas and evoke emotion. It blends creativity and technology to make complex information feel personal, engaging and memorable.
When the two are combined, storytelling and visualization bridge the gap between data and emotion. Storytelling gives data context and purpose while visualization provides clarity and focus. Together, they turn information into something audiences can not only understand but something they can connect to.
This website explores how writers, designers and communicators can merge storytelling and visualization to inform, persuade and inspire.