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 over 400 public and private training courses in 27 different countries as well as virtually, reaching over 8250 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 popular text “Visualising Data: A Handbook for Data Driven Design”, published by Sage with a 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, 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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