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 1. All of my projects start with a mind map, using only information and questions in my own mind. Then I research where to find the answers to the questions this process sparks. 
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 1. All of my projects start with a mind map, using only information and questions in my own mind. Then I research where to find the answers to the questions this process sparks. 

1. All of my projects start with a mind map, using only information and questions in my own mind. Then I research where to find the answers to the questions this process sparks. 

 2. I created this second mind map after reading the WEF Future of Jobs report to better understand the way the authors categorized the issue. 

2. I created this second mind map after reading the WEF Future of Jobs report to better understand the way the authors categorized the issue. 

 3. After I have explored some initial data on the computer, I'll create some Shitty First Drafts on my iPad. Here are a few SFDs I made just to get some of the junk ideas out of my head. 

3. After I have explored some initial data on the computer, I'll create some Shitty First Drafts on my iPad. Here are a few SFDs I made just to get some of the junk ideas out of my head. 

 4. At some point we finalized the project budget, which allowed for three static images. This format led me to hone in on a field-guide  format and three key story points. 

4. At some point we finalized the project budget, which allowed for three static images. This format led me to hone in on a field-guide  format and three key story points. 

 5. Once we honed in on the format and story points and had a sense of which specific datasets would support it, we focused on the visual elements.  

5. Once we honed in on the format and story points and had a sense of which specific datasets would support it, we focused on the visual elements.  

 6. Reason #4,512 why drawing your ideas is important: it is so much easier to try new things on the fly and make decisions about which format and approach will work best.  

6. Reason #4,512 why drawing your ideas is important: it is so much easier to try new things on the fly and make decisions about which format and approach will work best.  

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 1. All of my projects start with a mind map, using only information and questions in my own mind. Then I research where to find the answers to the questions this process sparks. 
 2. I created this second mind map after reading the WEF Future of Jobs report to better understand the way the authors categorized the issue. 
 3. After I have explored some initial data on the computer, I'll create some Shitty First Drafts on my iPad. Here are a few SFDs I made just to get some of the junk ideas out of my head. 
 4. At some point we finalized the project budget, which allowed for three static images. This format led me to hone in on a field-guide  format and three key story points. 
 5. Once we honed in on the format and story points and had a sense of which specific datasets would support it, we focused on the visual elements.  
 6. Reason #4,512 why drawing your ideas is important: it is so much easier to try new things on the fly and make decisions about which format and approach will work best.  
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Catherine Madden LLC is a creative consultancy specializing in visual thinking and data storytelling. 

 
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Blog Archive

  • Life Lessons from Catmule
    • Sep 10, 2019 The Ultimate Meeting Supply List Sep 10, 2019
    • Apr 16, 2018 Falling Out of Love with Data (a second draft) Apr 16, 2018
    • Jun 12, 2017 9 Tips for Better Data Visualizations Jun 12, 2017
    • Mar 20, 2017 My *Expert* Opinion Mar 20, 2017
    • Jun 30, 2016 Skillshare Class #3: Creating a Standout Visual Resume Jun 30, 2016
    • Jun 3, 2016 Sketchtnote Army Podcast Jun 3, 2016
    • Jun 2, 2016 Get Over Yourselves, Designers Jun 2, 2016
    • Apr 21, 2016 TEDxCIA Recap Apr 21, 2016
    • Mar 14, 2016 Tapestry 2016 Recap Mar 14, 2016
    • Feb 10, 2016 My Second Skillshare Class: Behind the Scenes Feb 10, 2016
    • Nov 4, 2015 Blast from the Past: Building a Digital Brand Nov 4, 2015
    • Oct 21, 2015 Month 1 of Catherine Madden LLC Oct 21, 2015
    • Oct 15, 2015 On Scale Oct 15, 2015
  • Projects
    • Jan 5, 2021 Journey Mapping, Emotional Waves, and Fiber Art Data Viz Jan 5, 2021
    • Aug 21, 2017 Privilege, Perspective, and Power Aug 21, 2017
    • Jun 7, 2017 iPad Pro Inspiration Jun 7, 2017
    • Feb 28, 2017 Harry Potter Viz? Yes Plz. Feb 28, 2017
    • Jan 16, 2017 AFP Annual Conference Recap Jan 16, 2017
    • Nov 30, 2016 Visual Thinking and Storytelling Workshop with Betabooks Nov 30, 2016
    • Jun 30, 2016 Skillshare Class #3: Creating a Standout Visual Resume Jun 30, 2016
    • Feb 17, 2016 My First Infogr.am Feb 17, 2016
    • Feb 10, 2016 My Second Skillshare Class: Behind the Scenes Feb 10, 2016
    • Nov 17, 2015 What a difference a year can make! Nov 17, 2015
    • Nov 5, 2015 To the D-School, and Beyond! Nov 5, 2015
    • Oct 14, 2015 Digital Capture at the Age Lab Oct 14, 2015
  • Speaking
    • Apr 16, 2018 Falling Out of Love with Data (a second draft) Apr 16, 2018
    • Jan 16, 2017 AFP Annual Conference Recap Jan 16, 2017
    • Jun 3, 2016 Sketchtnote Army Podcast Jun 3, 2016
    • Apr 21, 2016 TEDxCIA Recap Apr 21, 2016
    • Mar 14, 2016 Tapestry 2016 Recap Mar 14, 2016
    • Dec 11, 2015 Data Viz DC Recap Dec 11, 2015
  • Sketchbook Highlights
    • May 30, 2017 Feeling Stuck? Try a Mind Map May 30, 2017
    • May 4, 2017 April Sketchbook Highlights May 4, 2017
    • Apr 6, 2017 March Sketchbook Highlights Apr 6, 2017
    • Feb 25, 2017 February Sketchbook Highlights Feb 25, 2017
    • Jan 31, 2017 January Sketchbook Highlights Jan 31, 2017
  • Tutorial
    • Nov 12, 2019 How to Shoot + Edit Meeting Photos, Part 2 Nov 12, 2019
    • Sep 12, 2019 How to Shoot + Edit Meeting Photos, Part 1 Sep 12, 2019
    • Sep 10, 2019 The Ultimate Meeting Supply List Sep 10, 2019
    • Dec 20, 2017 How to Draw & Display your iPad LIVE in a video chat Dec 20, 2017
  • Visualization
    • Apr 7, 2016 You Need to Bookmark DataUSA Apr 7, 2016
    • Mar 14, 2016 Tapestry 2016 Recap Mar 14, 2016
    • Feb 17, 2016 My First Infogr.am Feb 17, 2016
    • Jan 14, 2016 Playing With Real(ish) Data: Visualizing the Books I Read Last Year Jan 14, 2016
  • iPad Pro
    • Jun 7, 2017 iPad Pro Inspiration Jun 7, 2017
    • Feb 4, 2016 Highlights from the Visual Communication for Groups Pilot Feb 4, 2016
    • Nov 17, 2015 What a difference a year can make! Nov 17, 2015
    • Nov 11, 2015 Digital Scribing FAQ Nov 11, 2015
  • Book Report
    • Jan 5, 2017 Books of 2016 Jan 5, 2017
    • Jan 14, 2016 Playing With Real(ish) Data: Visualizing the Books I Read Last Year Jan 14, 2016
    • Oct 29, 2015 Book Report: Big Magic Oct 29, 2015
  • Services
    • Nov 30, 2016 Visual Thinking and Storytelling Workshop with Betabooks Nov 30, 2016
    • Apr 7, 2016 You Need to Bookmark DataUSA Apr 7, 2016
    • Nov 11, 2015 Digital Scribing FAQ Nov 11, 2015
  • Conferences
    • Mar 6, 2017 Tapestry 2017 Recap Mar 6, 2017