Foundations of Data Visualization in Life Cycle Assessment

In this session, participants will learn the essential principles and techniques for creating clear, compelling, and accessible data visualizations in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). This talk will dive into the fundamentals of color theory, including how to choose effective color palettes for clarity and accessibility. We will explore how to select the right chart type based on the data you're visualizing and the story you want to tell, ensuring your visualizations are both informative and engaging.

Key topics include balancing chart elements to avoid clutter and ensure readability, customizing charts to enhance user experience, and applying accessibility best practices to make visualizations inclusive for all audiences. By the end of this session, attendees will have a toolkit for creating LCA visualizations that are not only visually appealing but also easy to understand, whether for scientific audiences or the general public.

This session is ideal for LCA professionals, data scientists, and anyone interested in enhancing their data visualization skills to communicate complex information more effectively.