ABOUT ANDY KIRK

Screen shot from Outlier 2022 virtual conference 'State of the Industry' panel

I’m an independent data visualisation expert, currently based in the UK, and primarily working as a data visualisation design consultant and prolific trainer. I am a sought-after speaker, a four-times published author, and host of the ‘Explore Explain’ video and podcast series. I’ve had over a decade of experience as an adjunct lecturer positions teaching data visualisation modules on Masters programmes at a range of esteemed institutes and maintain academic activity through involvement as an external consultant on various research projects.

My entry as a participant into the world of data visualisation came through launching and editing visualisingdata.com, which was launched as a blog in 2009. Since then the site has grown to become a popular reference in the data visualisation field for new enthusiasts and experienced practitioners alike, offering written discourse, collections of resources, design references, and contemporary examples.

I began working commercially in the field through my founding of Visualising Data Ltd in 2010, since when I’ve had the distinction of working with a vast range of different types of clients, including Apple, S&P Global, Arsenal FC, Google, EU Council, and Pfizer. My most common engagements involve delivering data visualisation training and I have conducted 400 public and private training courses in 27 different countries as well as virtually, reaching over 8000 delegates.

As well as commercial training, I have been active in delivering post-graduate teaching as an adjunct lecturer at MICA (2013-2017), Imperial College (2016-2018), and at University College London (UCL), co-teaching a data visualisation module on the Business Analytics masters programme at the School of Management (2019-2024). I have authored four books, with my core title “Visualising Data: A Handbook for Data Driven Design (2nd edition)”, published by Sage over three editions, with the new third edition released in November 2024.

To find out more about my professional services get in touch on email via [email protected]. You can also connect and follow my updates through my newsletter, or via social media channels including LinkedIn, Bluesky, Mastodon, and Instagram. Visualising Data Ltd. is a Private Limited Company incorporated in 2010 and based in the UK, with company number 7147133 and VAT registration number GB140476625.

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