Coffee & Viz: Developing Graphic Narratives for Building Consensus

1070 Partners Way,Raleigh NC 27606

21 January, 2022

Description

Please join us for this event, back in person in the newly renovated Teaching and Visualization Studio in Hunt Library. The Coastal Dynamics Design Lab (CDDL), housed within NC State’s College of Design, works to address critical ecological and community development challenges in vulnerable coastal regions. As part of providing technical assistance through planning and design processes, an important component of the CDDL’s work involves graphically communicating complex systems, policies, and information to diverse groups of stakeholders. Clear and concise interpretation of technical data and research findings are necessary to facilitate decision-making, protect natural resources, and build more resilient communities. As such, graphic communication devices must be accessible and easily understood by stakeholders from diverse backgrounds including federal grantors, state agencies, city and town leadership, and the general public. Travis Klondike and Madalyn Baldwin will present examples of illustrations from some of the CDDL’s recently completed projects and will discuss strategies for creating data-informed graphics for sharing information, building consensus across diverse audiences, and catalyzing tangible outcomes. This event is part of the NC State University Libraries on-going Coffee & Viz series. Complimentary coffee, tea and light refreshments from local business Anisette will be available beginning at 9:15 a.m. in an adjacent space. To help increase the sustainability of this program, please bring your own coffee mug. Please register to participate in the event. Note: space is limited, so please arrive by 9:25 a.m. If you arrive after 9:25, your seat may be given to those on a waiting list. The NCSU Libraries is the gateway to knowledge for the NC State University community and partners. We define the leading edge of information services and collections to support the university's mission and to further knowledge in the world.