IronViz Tips from a Top 15 Finisher

At this point you may feel duped because you were expecting “do this thing and you’ll place in the IronViz finals,” but honestly these are the best tips I can give. Last year I focused a lot of the judging criteria for IronViz and was focused on placing in the top 10. In the end, I didn’t place; to say I was disappointed is an understatement. This year, I focused on following my tips above and having a fun experience, not the judging criteria, and not only did I have way more fun, but I was able to place in the top 15.

Data viz, especially IronViz, is a combination of art and science. At the end of the day, your score depends on your judge, and even with a rubric the scoring can be somewhat subjective around the “art” side. These tips will help you have fun during a grueling project and create a stunning viz, regardless of what the judges score. Also, if you want to participate in IronViz but don’t have the time to go all in on a 60+ hour viz, by following these tips you can still participate and have fun, even if your goal isn’t placing in the top 15.

This year I am so grateful to have placed, but I am also so grateful for the amazingly supportive group of friends I made, for the opportunity to provide feedback to others during the process, and to create another viz that I love about something deeply passionate to me. I hope others can come away from IronViz with similar experiences, regardless of the score at the end.

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