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This article contains my notes from Stanford's CS448B (Data Visualization) course, specifically focusing on the second lecture about data. I'll discuss the different types of data models and how they can be categorized, as well as the distinction between dimensions and measures. I'll also cover data tables and transformations.

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This article contains my notes from Stanford's CS448B (Data Visualization) course, specifically focusing on the first lecture about the purpose of data visualization. I'll share several historical examples that demonstrate the power and importance of visualization in understanding data, including famous cases like Anscombe's quartet, John Snow's cholera map, and Minard's visualization of Napoleon's Russian campaign. These examples illustrate how visualization can reveal patterns, solve mysteries, and communicate complex information effectively.

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In this article, I will share my thoughts on the automatic generation of designer materials based on my experience working on a Design Platform project. I'll discuss how we implemented a semi-automated system for creating marketing visuals, the principles behind it, and explore the broader implications for design automation. This approach demonstrates how combining designer-provided frameworks with rule-based generation can create scalable design solutions while maintaining quality standards.