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Kristen Sosulski is an Associate Professor of Information, Operations, and Management Sciences at New York University’s Stern School of Business. She is an expert in data visualization, online learning, and educational technology, and has authored several works on visual communication and analytics.

Known for: Data Visualization Made Simple: Insights Into Becoming Visual

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Data Visualization Made Simple: Insights Into Becoming Visual

Data Visualization Made Simple: Insights Into Becoming Visual

data_science·10 min read

Data Visualization Made Simple: Insights Into Becoming Visual provides a practical guide to understanding and applying data visualization principles. The book covers the fundamentals of visual design, storytelling with data, and the use of visualization tools to communicate insights effectively. It includes real-world examples and strategies to help readers become more visually literate and capable of presenting data in clear, impactful ways.

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Seeing Is Understanding: The Cognitive Roots of Visual Comprehension

Every data visualization rests on one simple truth: people do not read data—they perceive it. Our brains are wired to notice patterns, contrasts, and movement long before we grasp numerical meaning. In the early chapters of *Data Visualization Made Simple*, I introduce you to the psychology of perce...

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Designing with Purpose: Color, Form, and Spatial Harmony

Visual design is an act of intentional communication. In this section, I focus on the visual vocabulary—color, shape, size, and spatial placement—that allows us to encode meaning. I explain that color should serve a cognitive, not decorative, function. Subtle hues can establish hierarchy, emphasize ...

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About Kristen Sosulski

Kristen Sosulski is an Associate Professor of Information, Operations, and Management Sciences at New York University’s Stern School of Business. She is an expert in data visualization, online learning, and educational technology, and has authored several works on visual communication and analytics.

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