Apr 20, 2026 · This client case makeover—one of our favorites that almost made it into the new book—shows how simplifying a complex forecast can turn confusion into clarity and insight.

Aug 4, 2025 · This client case makeover—one of our favorites that almost made it into the new book—shows how simplifying a complex forecast can turn confusion into clarity and insight.

Aug 4, 2025 · This client makeover—one of our favorites that didn’t make the final cut for the new book—shows how simplifying a cluttered, multi-model trade forecast helped turn confusion into clear …

Jun 10, 2025 · See Cole transform a table into an informative visual, as she shares a sneak peek at one of the examples she’ll revisit in the upcoming free virtual live event on June 26th.

Feb 7, 2023 · Personally, I’ve built many data-driven stories this way over the past few years, and the stellar outcomes make the investment of time well worth the effort. (Here is a sample presentation …

Nov 14, 2022 · “Scope creep” affects almost every organisation and while nobody sets out to make a confusing communication, visuals with multiple additions from the original will, by the time you …

Aug 16, 2023 · We enjoy sharing our makeovers with readers, both as inspiration for you and to synthesize and document our learnings. We’ve even created a page highlighting some of our past …

Feb 14, 2024 · A stacked bar chart showing the industries with the most Super Bowl commercials over the past five years had an eye-catching rainbow color palette. We explore ways to remake the graph …

Apr 19, 2022 · When you try to pack multiple metrics into a single visual it can be overwhelming and confusing for your audience. In this post, we transform a dense graph into a more clear and action …

Jan 21, 2021 · Recently, SWD has had makeovers on the brain. We launched a new makeover page full of tips and examples of effective data storytelling and we’re gearing up for another year of …