Articles
Data in the Wild #2
We’ve been visualising wind data for over 2000 years, have you ever wondered how such data viz can be used for you? Read this next part of data in the wild
Obinna Iwuji
February 21, 2025
BLOG POSTS
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.
Articles
Data in the Wild #1
This is a series of guest posts from Obinna Iwuji about experiencing data and graphical displays of that data in the wild.
Obinna Iwuji
February 14, 2025
Newsletter
The January 2025 newsletter is now open to all
My January newsletter, that was 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.
Andy Kirk
February 13, 2025
Podcast
Explore Explain S6 E1: Data Viz Freelancing
Welcome to the first episode of the sixth season of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. This episode is taken from a recorded webinar held on 27th January 2025 titled ‘Data Viz Freelancing’.
Andy Kirk
February 12, 2025
Announcements
London book launch event
On Thursday 6th February I ran a short but packed book launch and data celebration event in London, hosted by the lovely people of Canva at their HQ in Hoxton Square.
Andy Kirk
February 10, 2025
Announcements
3 x Book Giveaway Contests!
To coincide with my book launch event in London on Thursday 6th February, and to recreate what I did for my previous books, I’m happy to launch not one, not two, but THREE book giveaway contests!
Andy Kirk
January 23, 2025
Announcements
(Another) Explore Explain Live Webinar!
On Monday 27th January I will be hosting a live webinar featuring a panel of brilliant guests discussing data viz freelancing.
Andy Kirk
January 17, 2025
Podcast
Explore Explain S5 E9: Alan Smith
Welcome to S5E9 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series about data visualisation design. In this episode I chat with Alan Smith, Head of Visual and Data Journalism at the Financial Times in London.
Andy Kirk
January 17, 2025
Articles
Not ‘sharing the spoils’: A closer look at draws in the Premier League
What follows is some analysis about football – Premier league football specifically – and is motivated by my dislike – no, let me raise that to hate – of draws. Some regular readers may wonder if they’ve landed on the wrong website but we’re going to see some charts soon so that does keep it on-brand.
Andy Kirk
January 9, 2025
Newsletter
The December 2024 newsletter is now open to all
My December newsletter, that was 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.
Andy Kirk
January 7, 2025
Announcements
Hello to the ‘Visualising Data’ community!
I’m thrilled to introduce myself as a new voice on this blog. It was nice to meet you virtually! My name is Obinna Iwuji, and I will be supporting Andy for the next few months in a couple of ways but I’ll explain that later.
Andy Kirk
December 18, 2024
Podcast
Explore Explain S5 E7 & E8: ‘The State of Data Viz’ special webinar
Welcome to the seventh AND eighth episodes of the fifth season of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. These episodes form a two-part special taken from a recorded webinar held on 4th December 2024 titled ‘The State of Data Viz’ and featuring a panel of esteemed guests.
Andy Kirk
December 12, 2024
Announcements
New Course: ‘Masterclass in Data Visualisation’ (Virtual, Feb 2025)
I’m happy to announce details of a new public training course, the virtual ‘Masterclass in Data Visualisation’ which will take place online, over 18-20 February 2025, running 1pm to 5pm (UK, GMT) each day.
Andy Kirk
December 12, 2024
Newsletter
The November 2024 newsletter is now open to all
My November newsletter, that was 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.
Andy Kirk
December 10, 2024
Newsletter
The October 2024 newsletter is now open to all
My October newsletter, that was 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.
Andy Kirk
December 10, 2024
Announcements
Explore Explain Live Webinar!
On Wednesday 4th December I will be hosting a live webinar featuring a panel of brilliant guests discussing ‘The State of Data Viz’.
Andy Kirk
November 23, 2024
External
Appearance on The Chris Gill Podcast
Last month I had the pleasure of being invited on to The Chris Gill Podcast, a great series where Chris chats with people working within professional sport from around the world. I was there to talk all about data vis, of course, and its relevance/application to sport.
Andy Kirk
November 18, 2024
Podcast
Explore Explain S5 E6: Michael Brenner, Sarah Slobin & Jon Schwabish
Welcome to S5E6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series about data visualisation design. In this episode I am delighted to welcome Michael Brenner (Head of Creative at Data4Change), Sarah Slobin (Visual Editor, Reuters), and Jon Schwabish (Senior Fellow, Urban Institute) to explore ‘The Tools of Our Trade’.
Andy Kirk
October 30, 2024
Newsletter
The September 2024 newsletter is now open to all
My September newsletter, that was 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.
Andy Kirk
October 7, 2024
Podcast
Explore Explain S5 E5: Kat Greenbrook
Welcome to S5E5 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series about data visualisation design. In this episode I chat with Kat Greenbrook, Data Storyteller, Author, and founder of Rogue Penguin based in Wellington, New Zealand.
Andy Kirk
October 7, 2024
Announcements
New Course: ‘Fundamentals of Data Visualisation’ (London, Dec 2024)
I’m happy to announce details of a new public training course, the one-day classroom based ‘Fundamentals of Data Visualisation’ will take place in London, on 18 December 2024.
Andy Kirk
September 27, 2024
Announcements
Publication details for my book’s third edition
I’m delighted to share news that the third edition of my book ‘Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data Driven Design‘ is nearing completion and will be published in November 2024.
Andy Kirk
September 4, 2024
Newsletter
The August 2024 newsletter is now open to all
My August newsletter, that was 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.
Andy Kirk
September 2, 2024
Podcast
Explore Explain highlight videos – Season 4
Happy to share news of the release of a new batch of Explore Explain shorter ‘highlights’ videos for Season 4. The idea is to identify, extract, edit, and package up five key insights to emerge from each episode to create short 10-15 mins highlights.
Andy Kirk
August 23, 2024
Newsletter
The July 2024 newsletter is now open to all
My July newsletter, that was 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.
Andy Kirk
August 13, 2024
External
Two recent podcast appearances
Over the past couple of months I had the pleasure of appearing on a couple of podcasts: The Cost of Everything and Data + Love. They were both published this week and so I’m happy to share links to the shows.
Andy Kirk
August 8, 2024
Podcast
Explore Explain S5 E4: Dominikus Baur & Alice Thudt
Welcome to S5E4 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series about data visualisation design. In this episode I chat with Dominikus Baur and Alice Thudt about their sensational visual exploration, ‘Full of Themselves: An Analysis of Title Drops in Movies’
Andy Kirk
July 17, 2024
Newsletter
The June 2024 newsletter is now open to all
My June newsletter 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.
Andy Kirk
July 7, 2024
Podcast
Explore Explain S5 E3: Natalie Erdem
Welcome to S5E3 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series about data visualisation design. In this episode I chat with Natalie Erdem to explore the story behind TWO-N’s work developing MSNBC’s election big board.
Andy Kirk
June 13, 2024
Newsletter
The May 2024 newsletter is now open to all
My May newsletter 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.
Andy Kirk
June 7, 2024