R for the Rest of Us Podcast Episode 16: Cara Thompson

In this episode, I speak with Cara Thompson about color, delving into several aspects of its use in data visualization. Cara is a UK-based data visualization consultant with over 15 years of experience in transforming data insights into clear, compelling visual stories. We explore how she finds inspiration for selecting colors, her reasons for not simply using organizations' brand colors in her visualizations, and the importance of dedicating time to thoughtfully consider color choices in this context. In the video, Cara gives a walkthrough of code samples showing how she creates custom color palettes.

Connect with Cara Thompson on her Website, LinkedIn, X(@cararthompson) and Github (cararthompson).

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Resources Discussed

• monochromeR Shiny App

• ophelia package documentation

• Talk on five tips for creating and apply bespoke color palettes

• In-depth talk about dataviz design systems