To receive meaningful data, sometimes we have to give it first. This is what we focus on everyday with our customers. In this season of giving, we wanted share some of our favorite ideas for sharing the data love and encourage more effective data storytelling. The following list is a fragrant mix of self improvement, everyday products with visualizations, data art, and data books for kids.
Happy Holidays!
A huge thanks to Michel Guillet, former Juicer, good friend, and data product leader, who compiled much of this list.
For the Data Enthusiast
We all have people on our list that want to improve their data skills. Here are some ideas to foster that curiosity or just fill in the missing pieces of their library.
A subscription to the Nightingale Magazine is a gift for anyone that loves to learn but also appreciates the touch and feel of the printed word.
$40.00
https://shop.datavisualizationsociety.org/
If you have a budding data scientist who loves to improve their craft of sharing information, Nathan Yau has the coursework and lessons to grow their skills.
$10.00/month
https://flowingdata.com/courses/
For executives and analysts looking to round out their skills, the team at Data Literacy have courses and training to fill in the missing blanks of their understanding.
$175.00
https://dataliteracy.com/training/
Do you know someone hoping to deliver better dashboards this year, but not sure how to start?These flashcards (and the Juice 30 days to Data Storytelling) are the formula for success.
$54.99
https://deliveringdataanalytics.com/data-storytelling-cards/
The Big Picture is the perfect reference book for the data person in your life.
$26.66
https://www.datarevelations.com/books/
For someone always interested in the latest and greatest in visualization, you can pre-order Alberto Cairo's latest book, The Art of Insight.
$25.27
https://www.albertocairo.com/
If its presentation perfection is on your giftee's mind, what about Lea Pica's book, Present Beyond Measure?
$29.88
https://leapica.com/present-beyond-measure-book/
Tech Gadgets with Data Viz
For the person that loves and appreciates visualizations in everyday life, here are some products that incorporate visualizations into the products themselves.
For a data person in your life that can't keep that indoor plant alive. Perhaps a cool planter will make them successful the next time.
$149.00
https://plantsiostore.com/products/ivy-smart-planter
Still looking to perfect your hydration. Here is an inventive water bottle complete with visualization cues to remind you to drink.
$52.50
https://hidratespark.com/
Track health and wellness with precision and style using the Oura Ring, a sleek, data-driven wearable perfect for the tech-savvy and health-conscious.
$249.00
https://ouraring.com/
For the swimmer and data person looking to optimize their performance, check out these swim goggles.
$129.00
https://www.formswim.com/products/smart-swim-goggles
For the Art Lover
If you're looking for data-driven inspiration, we’ve found a collection of artistic options for your holiday presents.
IntentionalWave will turn your voice into an unforgettable gift with our custom soundwave jewelry.
$97.00-$147.00
https://intentionwave.com/
Who doesn't love a beautiful map of their favorite city or hometown. Axis Maps has maps that use typography to show geography.
$24.99+
https://store.axismaps.com/
Celebrate the beauty of data with stunning, science-inspired art from Martin Krzywinski
$17.00+
https://martin-krzywinski.pixels.com/art/data
If you have a data lover seeking serenity, ‘The Calming Scent of Data-Driven Decisions' candle is the answer.
$22.50
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1713685460/the-calming-scent-of-data-driven
Transform an office space into a data lover's haven with this sleek Data Analytics Wall Decal, a perfect gift for analytics professionals.
$21.40+
https://www.etsy.com/listing/226425681/data-analytics-wall-decal-vinyl-sticker
For the Kids
Daphne Draws Data is Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic's latest masterpiece to engage kid's curiosity and teach them about charting fundamentals.
$16.30
https://www.daphnedrawsdata.com/cole
Where Animals Go, for the kids with a passion for animals and, soon, infographics!
$19.75
https://www.visualcinnamon.com/resources/learning-data-visualization/books/#where-the-animals-go
