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Secrets of the Viz

Welcome to Secrets of the Viz, where we dive deep into the heart of Tableau Public"s #VizOfTheDay. Join me as we learn from the authors themselves on their inspirations and design processes! Let"s get down to unlocking.. the Secrets of the Viz.

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Epi 106 : Late-night Snacks

Secrets of the Viz ·

2026/02/17

In this episode of Secrets Of The Viz, Shreya breaks down her IronViz entry process, sharing her workflow of rapid ideation using Tableau and Figma to shape the narrative. The discussion also goes into the importance of accessibility, with how she uses alt text and the intentional midnight blue palette to associate with sleep.https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/shreya.arya/viz/Late-nightSnacksIronViz2026/LateNightSnacks00:50 - New changes to Back2VizBasics02:10 - Charting & Figma

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00:11:53

Epi 105 : Tamales - A Cultural Story Wrapped in Flavor

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2026/02/12

In this episode of Secrets of the Viz, we chat with Rudy, a Tableau Ambassador, about his fascinating IronViz entry on Tamales. Rudy shares his inspiration, design process, and the cultural significance of Tamales. We also discuss the challenges of data collection and his growth as a data visualization designer. Plus, get a sneak peek into his next exciting project on video games. Tune in to learn more about the blend of data, culture, and storytelling in Rudy's

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00:19:27

Epi 104 : Designing Mars

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2026/02/03

In this episode of Secrets of the Viz, we delve into the world of graphic design with our special guest, Rhea, a talented graphic designer known for her impactful project on the possibility of life on Mars. Rhea shares her journey from her beginnings in India, through her education at the Savannah College of Art and Design, to her innovative design projects. Discover the inspiration behind her Mars project, tailored for both children and adults, and learn about her approach to making complex data

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00:14:15

Epi 103 : Why Visual Journalism Is So Slow

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2026/01/26

In this episode of Secrets of the Viz, we dive into the world of visual journalism with Jonas, a visual journalist from a major Swiss newspaper. Discover the growing importance of visual tools like QGIS and Blender, and understand the differences between visual and written journalism. We explore how visual storytelling can enhance understanding and engagement, and discuss the ideal workflow for creating impactful visual pieces. Jonas also shares his thoughts on the future of visual journalism in the

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00:20:34

Epi 102 : The Most Spirited Process: From Botanicals...

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2025/12/29

In this episode of Secrets of the Viz, special guest Lilla Rasztik drops in to discuss her compelling IronViz entry. Lilla takes us through her journey with Tableau, which began as a hobby during the pandemic. Get an inside look at her creative process as she shares how a podcast inspired her Gin-themed visualization. Discover the challenges she faced, including transitioning from a bottle-based design to a poster-like infographic and collaborating with artist Reka Kovacs for illustrations. Lilla

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00:15:23

Epi 101 : Fresh Fruit from Florida

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2025/12/29

In this episode of Secret of the Viz, host Louis welcomes Raisa Hannus to discuss her fascinating IronViz entry on the decline of Florida's fruit production, particularly oranges, due to disease. Raisa shares her journey into data analytics and Tableau, offering insights into her research process and design inspiration. She explains how she combined themes of fruit importation and local production to create her visual story. Raisa also discusses the challenges of gathering data, the impact of

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00:17:47

Epi 100 : From Empire To Identity

Secrets of the Viz ·

2025/12/29

In this episode of Secrets of the Viz, host Louis welcomes back Rob Taylor to discuss his latest visualizations and growth over the past year. From playful creations like the Home Alone battle plan to powerful storytelling on rare diseases, Rob shares insights into his creative process and techniques. They dive deep into Rob's IronViz entry, exploring how the British Empire's influence on British cuisine inspired an interactive, pirate-themed visual journey. Rob explains his use of map

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00:15:49

Epi 99 : What's for Dinner Tonight?

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2025/12/29

In this episode of Secrets of the Viz, we chat with Varun about his intriguing IronViz submission, which revolves around the recipes he's collected on Instagram but hasn't cooked yet. Varun shares his journey with Tableau, starting from TC21 during the COVID pandemic to becoming a Tableau Ambassador. He discusses his preference for horizontal visualizations, the challenges of finding the right dataset, and the innovative techniques he used for data preparation and visualization. Varun also

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00:15:11

Epi 98 : Only to be Sociable

Secrets of the Viz ·

2025/12/29

In this episode of 'Secrets of the Viz,' Heather returns to discuss her IronViz entry 'Only To Be Sociable,' which tackles the social pressure of alcohol consumption in Asian and Australian cultures. She explores the innovative use of Tableau functionalities, such as exporting to CSV, parameter actions, and the 'apple equals orange' trick, to create a user-friendly viz for non-alcoholic cocktails. Heather also shares insights on her inspiration, the technical challenges

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00:14:06

Epi 97 : Sizzle, Simmer, or Stay Raw

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2025/12/29

In this episode of Secrets of the Viz, host dives into a conversation with Hadi, an epidemiologist, data analyst, and co-owner of Health Office, to discuss his fascinating IronViz entry. Hadi shares his journey in Tableau and elaborates on his unique visualization – a 3D bar chart demonstrating the nutritional impact of cooking methods on different meats. He offers insights into his creative process, including his background in design, and gives a detailed walkthrough of how he developed the

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00:17:17

Epi 96 : Packing for Mars

Secrets of the Viz ·

2025/12/29

In this episode of Secrets of the Viz, Ann returns to discuss her latest visual project on ensuring astronauts' nutrition for space travel to Mars. Ann's visualization explores the challenges of food production in space, highlighting the unique constraints and innovative solutions. From hydroponic systems to the nutritional value of space-grown food, Ann dives deep into how astronauts can sustain themselves on long missions. The episode also covers creative elements of Ann's design,

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00:19:15

Epi 95 : The Good Foods of Stardew Valley

Secrets of the Viz ·

2025/12/29

Join us in this episode of Secrets of the Viz as we chat with Ann Stolzman about her captivating #IronViz entry focused on Stardew Valley. Discover how Ann's journey with Tableau began and evolved over 13 years, leading to her innovative use of Tableau for visualizing the costs of friendships in Stardew Valley. Learn about her creative process, challenges, and how she incorporated game elements into her viz. Be inspired by Ann's story of overcoming imposter syndrome, learning new skills, and

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00:20:16

Epi 94 : How a little difference can brew a long way

Secrets of the Viz ·

2025/12/29

In this episode of Secrets of the Viz, we delve into Nick Pillsbury's fascinating IronViz entry focusing on beer. Join us as Nick, a Staff BIE at Webflow, shares his unexpected journey into data visualization, his inspirations for this year's IronViz theme on food and drinks, and the meticulous process of collecting and visualizing beer data. From home brewing experiences to creative visualization techniques, Nick's insights offer a rich narrative on blending personal passion with data

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00:15:48

Epi 93 : The World is Going Bananas

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2025/12/29

In this episode of Secrets of the Viz, host dives into the exciting world of #IronViz with special guest Stephen Detzel. Stephen takes us through his unique journey into Tableau, starting from his origins in Excel pivot tables to mastering Tableau Public and finally his remarkable viz 'The World Is Going Bananas'. The discussion covers his inspiration drawn from his son's diet, the complex data-cleaning process, and the innovative design elements, including animated navigation bars and

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00:18:43

Epi 92 : Chelsea FC Performance Insights Vizathon

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2025/12/22

Join us in this episode of Secrets of the Viz as Zak Saucede, a data consultant at the Information Lab, dives into the world of sports analytics. Zak shares his journey from working in high-performance sports like tennis and football to his role in netball with London Pulse, where analytics played a crucial role in winning the Netball Super League. Learn about the use of GPS data, injury prevention visualizations, and how multidisciplinary teams use analytics to make informed decisions. Zak also

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00:15:06

Epi 91 : Our World's Aging Societies

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2025/12/17

In this episode of Secrets of the Viz, Tanya shares insights into two fascinating visualizations she created: one focusing on Aging Societies and another on Game of Thrones. Tanya discusses the technical aspects of using Python’s BPoly for drawing curves and integrating it with Tableau. She also explains her approach to visualizing aging demographics using map layers and sankey diagrams, emphasizing global aging trends. The episode delves into the challenges of creating engaging, informative

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00:13:33

Epi 90 : The Great Escape

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2025/12/09

In this episode of Secrets of the Viz, we talk to Joel Reed, a data professional from the UK who transitioned from marketing to data analytics. Joel shares his experience with Tableau and how he used consistent efforts in #MakeoverMonday to level up. We also dive into his process for creating his passion project on 'The Great Escape', which combines history and

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00:16:42

Epi 89 : Steppin' On Up with my Best Friend

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2025/12/02

Jordan Bullington-Miller joins us this week to share her personal journey to embrace the fusion between creativity and data visualization. Her unique project 'Stepping on Up with My Best Friend,' tracks daily steps of the couple's new year goals and how far they've

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00:23:44

Epi 88 : Is the Love Song Dying?

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2025/11/24

In this episode, we have David and Michelle, winners of the Gold Award at Information is Beautiful for their stunning data visualization on the evolution of love songs from 1958 to the present. They share their journey from inspiration to execution, discuss the challenges of classifying love songs using ChatGPT, and explore the role of qualitative research in data visualization. Learn about their collaborative process, the importance of storytelling in data, and get a sneak peek into their future

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Epi 87 : The Page Turners: Book Club Analysis

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2025/10/28

In this episode of Secrets of the Viz, join us as we dive into the captivating world of book clubs and data visualization with Serena, a Tableau Public Ambassador. Discover how Serena's love for books led her to create a dynamic viz for her book club, Page Turners. We also explore her process for designing impactful dashboards, her journey with Tableau, and her intriguing takes on creative data projects. Serena shares insights on reading habits, her favorite books, and even discusses potential

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