The Glamour of Graphics
summary
Presents a practical, layered design method called the Glamour of Graphics that reduces clutter and improves perception by focusing on layout, typography, color. Demonstrates specific fixes: remove borders, lighten grid lines, put legends under titles or use direct labels, and use colored text via the gridtext package; shows a new ggplot dev argument for left-aligned titles. Recommends Google Fonts, HSL adjustments, eyedropper tools (Colorslurp/Instant Eyedropper), accessibility checks for colorblindness, and estimates simple chart design as a couple hours versus months for creative projects.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Introduction and inspiration
- 2:03The importance of aesthetics
- 4:08Layout and composition tips
- 7:30Reducing chart clutter
- 8:46Typography for data visualization
- 11:52Color theory and application
- 13:57Practical color techniques
- 16:40Summary and key takeaways
- 17:27Q&A session
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