Speaking of the Olympics, Alberto Cairo and Simon Rogers talked about the warm-blooded aspects of covering sports that make data more meaningful.
When approaching data visualisation for the Olympics, focus on the humanity of the games by integrating socio-economic, political, and historical stories alongside sports performance. Engage readers by placing them at the centre of visualisations, allowing interactive and fun experiences that reflect the current times and issues. Use handcrafted visuals for warmth and personality, and don’t hesitate to create your own datasets or collaborate with others to overcome data access challenges.
Everyone knows these athletes are the best in the world, but it’s the more human aspects of their stories that make the performances all the more unbelievable.
