What to expect
This is a joint meetup of Data Visualization DC and Data Science DC, both run by Data Community DC. Information designer Paul Kahn takes the audience through seven books produced between the 12th and 20th centuries, written in Arabic, Catalan, Latin, German, Chinese, French and English. Each one tried to organize and picture what was known about the world in its time. The goal is to compare their design systems with the visualization patterns used in digital products today.
Agenda and speakers
- 5:30 PM: Doors open
- 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM: Food and socializing
- 6:15 PM to 6:30 PM: Introductions
- 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM: Talk by Paul Kahn
Paul Kahn started visualizing large knowledge structures through hypertext research in the 1980s. He has taught Information Design History at Northeastern University, teaches at L'Ecole de Design Nantes Atlantique, and founded an information architecture agency in France. He also created the COVID-19 Online Visualization Collection and contributes to Nightingale and EYE Magazine.
Who should attend
The organizers say the talk is meant for people interested in data science, visual design, UI and UX, art, psychology and business intelligence. Founders building data or analytics products may find it useful, and it is also a low key way to meet the DC data community.
Venue and access
The address is 2112 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037. On arrival, check in with building security and take the elevator to the second floor.
How to register
Registration is free and only asks for your first and last name. Sign up on the Luma event page.