Using CURSOR to Design your Systems

In the world of data and AI, precision, speed, and scale often take center stage — yet clarity, context, and meaning are what truly drive understanding. This talk explores how data visualizations go beyond dashboards, serving as interfaces for decision-making. The speaker shares how her background in applied linguistics and storytelling shapes her approach to designing data experiences that connect with people. From navigating fragmented data marts to translating machine-generated outputs into clear narratives, she highlights how design can bridge the gap between raw data and real understanding. The session also covers techniques for designing with data (not just around it), crafting user journeys that surface insight, and ensuring that trust—not just function—is embedded in every chart, metric, and filter.