Data + Love = Mars Produce, Design Influences, and Iron Viz with Ann Pregler

Iron Viz 2026 Finalist and Tableau Ambassador Ann Pregler is on the PodZach and Ann discussed Ann's approach to data visualization and storytelling, highlighting her use of long-form vizzes and her process of starting with a design idea rather than a dataset. They explored Ann's influences, including her background in teaching and her admiration for other designers in the Tableau community. They also discussed the challenges of finding inspiration and the importance of letting go of initial ideas when they don't work out.