Visualisingdata.com was originally launched in 2010 originally to serve as a blog to help continue the momentum of my learning from studying the subject via a Masters degree. I continue to publish articles and share announcements that track developments in my professional experiences as well as developments in the data visualisation field at large.
This is a collection of all my published posts, starting with the newest and dating back to 2010, tracking. These posts include articles, design commentaries, podcast updates, professional updates, and general news from across the data visualisation field.
It was a super nice surprise to discover that my ‘Seinfeld Chronicles’ data viz project had received a generous mention on the latest ‘Acquired’ podcast.
Welcome to the latest issue of the Visualising Data Newsletter, chronicling the most insightful and delightful data viz content. Each month I collect, curate, and publish a collection of the best, most interesting, and thought-provoking data visualisation-related works I’ve encountered since the last issue.
I’m happy to announce details of a new public training course, the two-day classroom-based ‘Masterclass in Data Visualisation’ will take place in London, on Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd February 2027. This is an essential non-technical course for anyone seeking to develop a sophisticated understanding about the craft behind the effective visual communication of data
My August newsletter, sent out to subscribers at the end of last month, is now open for all to read. You can access this issue, as well as visit the growing catalogue of previous issues, on the Newsletter page.
My July newsletter, sent out to subscribers at the end of last month, is now open for all to read. You can access this issue, as well as visit the growing catalogue of previous issues, on the Newsletter page.
Earlier this summer I embarked on an outside-of-work project to bring a bit of colour to a blank garden wall. Other than brightening up a part of the garden that spends most of the day in shade, it was also a nice opportunity for some analogue creativity and to briefly, if not entirely, get away from tech.
Football is no longer just a game played on the pitch; it’s also a game of data. From sensors hidden inside the ball to AI-powered offside decisions and the statistics we see every match day, discover the invisible technology transforming how football is played, analysed and experienced around the world.
Welcome to episode 9 of season 6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. I am delighted to welcome… me, alongside data visualization designer and developer, Anne-Marie Dufour, as well as sonification superstars Miriam Quick and Duncan Geere, to discuss our new project: ‘The Seinfeld Chronicle: Digital Edition’.
I’m delighted to finally launch my latest and largest project to date. ‘The Seinfeld Chronicles: Digital Edition’ is a rebooted digital version of my long-term visual investigation of the patterns of laughter, the interactions of characters, and the use of locations across every episode of Seinfeld.
My May newsletter, sent out to subscribers at the end of last month, is now open for all to read. You can access this issue, as well as visit the growing catalogue of previous issues, on the Newsletter page.
On Monday 29th June I will be hosting and recording a live episode of my ‘Explore Explain’ video and podcast series. This will be the final episode of season 6. It will also be the final episode ever!
I’m happy to announce details of a new public training course, the two-day classroom-based ‘Masterclass in Data Visualisation’ will take place in London, on 8-9 September 2026. This is an essential non-technical course for anyone seeking to develop a sophisticated capability in the modern craft of data visualisation.
I’m happy to announce details of a new public training course, the two-day classroom-based ‘Masterclass in Data Visualisation’ will take place in London, on 7-8 July 2026. This is an essential non-technical course for anyone seeking to develop a sophisticated capability in the modern craft of data visualisation.
My March newsletter, sent out to subscribers at the end of last month, is now open for all to read. You can access this issue, as well as visit the growing catalogue of previous issues, on the Newsletter page.
Smart motorways are quietly shaping how we drive. That sudden drop from 70 to 50? It’s not random. Sensors and systems are predicting traffic before it happens, slowing everyone down to prevent jams. It’s data controlling the road in real time… the question is, do we actually trust it?
Welcome to episode 8 of season 6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. This is the second of a special two-part episode featuring my esteemed guests, Moritz Stefaner, ‘Truth & Beauty Operator’ based in Germany, and Enrico Bertini, Associate Professor, Data Visualization Researcher and Educator at Northeastern University in the USA.
This is a curated list of major data viz and adjacent events taking place in 2026, ranging from academic heavyweights to creative festivals, mapping conferences to product-led design summits.
Welcome to episode 7 of season 6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. This is the first of a special two-part episode featuring my esteemed guests, Moritz Stefaner, ‘Truth & Beauty Operator’ based in Germany, and Enrico Bertini, Associate Professor, Data Visualization Researcher and Educator at Northeastern University in the USA.
My February newsletter, sent out to subscribers at the end of last month, is now open for all to read. You can access this issue, as well as visit the growing catalogue of previous issues, on the Newsletter page.
Welcome to episode 6 of season 6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. I am delighted to welcome Nicola Rennie, Data Visualisation Specialist based in the UK, and Ansgar Wolsing, Principal Data & Analytics Consultant based in Germany.
In this edition of Data in the Wild, I explore what it really means to “share your location.” From GPS and Wi-Fi to ship tracking and TfL demand modelling, this piece unpacks how geolocation works, where it shows up in everyday life, and what we can build when movement becomes data.
My January newsletter, sent out to subscribers at the end of last month, is now open for all to read. You can access this issue, as well as visit the growing catalogue of previous issues, on the Newsletter page.
Welcome to episode 5 of season 6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. I am delighted to welcome Chaz Hutton, currently based in the UK, who is a man with many creative hats and talents, but it is his role as a cartoonist that we’re focusing on in this show.
I’m happy to announce details of a new virtual public training course, the 3-day/4-hours per day ‘Masterclass in Data Visualisation’ will take place live online over 14-16 April 2026.
Last week I had a lovely conversation as a guest on the Talk Data To Me podcast hosted by Georgina Sturge, who among many things is the author of ‘Sum of Us: A History of the UK in Data’,
Fireworks don’t just light up the sky they’re shaped by data. From wind modelling to sound limits, invisible thresholds decide what counts as “safe fun.” This Data in the Wild piece explores how decibels, maths, and regulation quietly shape one of our most beloved celebrations.
I was recently invited by my publisher, Sage, to write a guest article about a current theme in data visualisation which led me to look at AI and its potential role – and value – as a collaborator in data visualisation design.
My November newsletter, sent out to subscribers at the end of last month, is now open for all to read. You can access this issue, as well as visit the growing catalogue of previous issues, on the Newsletter page.
I’m happy to announce details of a new public training course, the two-day classroom-based ‘Masterclass in Data Visualisation’ will take place in London, on 5-6 February 2026.
Welcome to episode 4 of season 6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. I am delighted to welcome Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, Founder & CEO of Storytelling With Data, and Mike Cisneros, a Data Storyteller and colleague of Cole’s.
