Get ready to dive into the world of Information Design and Data Visualization (IDDV) with Northeastern University – Vancouver’s College of Art, Media, and Design (CAMD). Join us on March 21st for creative exploration and networking. IDDV experts will guide you through the latest trends and techniques that bring data to life in the most visually stunning ways. Whether you’re a seasoned data artist or just curious about the field, this is your chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts, share your passion, and learn more about the IDDV community.

CAMD Symposium Schedule

4:00 PM Martin Krzywinski, Staff Scientist, Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer 
4:40 PM Q&A

Art is Science in Love*
Emotions are a part of science — the act of thinking makes us feel. The sadness of a muddy explanation — the elation of a concept understood. I’ll draw from examples of my journal cover designs, science posters and information graphics to explore how emotional and artistic expression stimulates scientific understanding and conversation.
*quote by E.F. Weisslitz

5:00 PM Katherine Gillieson, Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Master of Design Program, Emily Carr University of Arts + Design
5:40 PM Q&A

Connecting the Dots
Through a discussion of recent projects, I will touch on a range of themes relevant in today’s information landscape, including interdisciplinary, accessibility, low-bandwidth design, and publication. My aim is to highlight the expansive possibilities of information design as a mode of thinking, and to open up questions for the future of practice and education in information design and visualization.

18:00 PM Where Were We: The Current State of Information Design & Data Visualization
Panel discussion with Martin Krzywinski & Catherine Gillieson moderated by Ernesto Peña 

If you’re exploring the IDDV industry and want to dive in and learn the basics of IDDV, register for our IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL March 21, 2024 Explore the Basics of Information Design and Data Visualization workshop at 11 AM on the Northeastern University Vancouver campus.