CLIP: Working with Anthropic, and personal project on Taylor Swift, Kelsey Nanan

Creative Storyteller and Data Visualization Developer, Kelsey Nanan, discusses her combination of technical and creative skills to creating more engaging and impactful data visualizations for clients and personal projects.

This lecture was part of the launch event for the MPS Data Visualization & Communication (DV&C) program called "Signal in the Noise" on designing trust in data, where artists, journalists, designers, and developers show how to communicate clearly, counter misinformation, and collaborate creatively across disciplines.

More about Kelsey Nanan:
Building interactive and collaborative workflows, Kelsey Nanan merges design and engineering, showcasing how teams scale credibility through shared process and reusable systems. Her practice emphasizes inclusive, testable design that delivers clarity in real-world products.

About the program:
The SVA MPS Data Visualization & Communication (DV&C) program trains hybrid communicators who combine design, code, visual aesthetics, and ethics to make information trustworthy and actionable. Professionals can immediately apply workflows for collaboration and credibility; students graduate with a thesis and portfolio that translate complexity into visually stunning outcomes.

Our 10-month program, starting in September 2026, combines design, coding, and professional practice, enabling students to transform complex data into clear, persuasive stories that drive action. Professionals level up with systems, collaboration, and leadership skills; students build a portfolio that showcases valuable skills for real-world impact.

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