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#25 - Redefining Success in Data Visualization Design: Our 2024 Reality Check

25 Jan 2025 · 1 hr 1 min

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Three established data designers share their raw experiences with burnout, career pivots, and finding sustainable success in 2024. A candid conversation about choosing creativity and balance over constant growth.

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The Elevate Data Visualization Show

Elevate Dataviz Show · Arts & Books · English

A monthly video chat between Alli Torban, Duncan Geere, Gabrielle Merite, and Will Chase where we explore current topics in data visualization, our creative inspiration, the tools and techniques that we use, and questions asked by you!

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