D32 The Flerlage Twins on 10 Years, 451 Blog Posts & Why They're Not Stopping

Summary

In this episode of unDUBBED, hosts Fiona and Sarah celebrate a decade of contributions from the Flerlage Twins to the Tableau community. They reflect on the journey of Ken and Kevin Flerlage, their impactful blog posts, the importance of community support, and the evolution of data visualization practices. The conversation also touches on the intersection of design and mathematics in data visualization, the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, and the significance of teaching and sharing knowledge within the data community.

Takeaways

The Flerlage Twins have been influential in the Tableau community for a decade.

Their blog has over 450 posts, providing valuable resources for Tableau users.

Community support is crucial in the data visualization space.

Design and math are both essential in creating effective visualizations.

AI is a significant trend, but quality data remains fundamental.

Teaching complex topics in a digestible way is a key strength of the Flerlage Twins.

The Tableau community is known for its willingness to help and share knowledge.

Memorable moments in their journey include awards and presentations at Tableau Conference.

Their blog posts often stem from real-world challenges faced in their consulting work.