Create data visualizations using Tableau - Workshop April 17
We’re meeting up again in person in Luxembourg City to share the latest on data analytics.
Date & Time: Wednesday April 17th, 6pm - 8pm
Location: Luxembourg - City (see meetup for update)
Agenda
This session will be hands-on, feel free to bring your laptop and join!
Learn how to create data visualizations and dashboards using Tableau Desktop.
We will use Open Data from Luxembourg to explore the data.
Meet & greet
This is a great session to learn hands-on how to create dashboards using a sample dataset and get some tips on visual analytics. A great preparation if you fancy joining the Data Meets Art 2024 visual analytics competition Luxembourg in June 2024. See more details here.
On-site to view
The Wall Street Journal Guide to Information Graphics: The Dos and Don'ts of Presenting Data, Facts, and Figures.
The Fundamentals of Data Visualization by Aurélien Vautier (DataVizCLARITY)
Visualizing Complexity: Modular Information Design Handbook by Darjan Hil und Nicole Lachenmeier
You have a project you want to share? Or topics you want to cover? Reach out via LinkedIn or by sending us a message.
Instructions for the workshop
To join the hands-on workshop, please bring your notebook to the event, preferably batteries fully loaded. You can also just follow along if you don’t have a computer with you.
Download and install Tableau Desktop. Tableau Website or Download from here (Both locations have version for PC and Mac)
Create a Tableau.com account. This is required to activate your trial license and using the free Tableau Public version.
We’ll be developing a dashboard using the Open Data statistics of the Population of Luxembourg. Download the excel file to your computer. Original location here. Formulas cheat sheet here
