Designing Better Tables, Figures, and Posters

Researchers present visual data to make concepts and information easier for their audiences to grasp, but few researchers are taught basic principles of graphic design. This course will quickly familiarize you with best practices in the aesthetics of data presentation, including the use of color, images, animations, and other tips and tricks for making sure that your images get your message across without distracting or confusing your reader. Participants will analyze images of tables, figures and slides, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and learn techniques to improve them. The course is designed for researchers or clinicians who want to more effectively use images and tables to support their text.

Course information is here.

Prerequisites: None

This course is free for University of Bern affiliates with an ILIAS account.  You can register directly via this link. The course fee is 150 CHF for University of Bern affilates without an ILIAS account and 200 CHF for those enrolled or working at other Swiss institutions. The fee-based registration form is available here.

If you are interested having me teach this or a similar workshop, or design a custom course for you, please contact me.