I launched visualisingdata.com in 2009 primarily as a blog, to continue the momentum of learning from my Masters degree. By using this platform to write about data visualisation work, resources, and developments it helped to continue refining my knowledge and convictions. Over time, an audience for these posts grew and, from there, so too did professional opportunities.
The frequency of posting has calmed in its intensity since those early days, but I continue to publish articles and share announcements that track developments in both my professional experiences as well as across the field at large. Here’s a selection of sample pieces from down the years.
I am delighted to announce the completion, the unboxing, and finally now the launch of my new data visualisation project, The Seinfeld Chronicles, a book exploring the rhythm and texture of every episode of Seinfeld.
I recently announced publication details for the forthcoming release of my new book, the second edition of ‘Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data Driven Design’. I mentioned that I would be running some contests to give people a chance to win a copy
I recently announced publication details for the forthcoming release of my new book, the second edition of ‘Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data Driven Design’. I mentioned that I would be running some contests to give people a chance to win a copy.
Last week I posted publication details for the forthcoming release of my new book, the second edition of ‘Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data Driven Design’. I mentioned that I would be running some contests to give people a chance to win copies and I’m delighted to announce details of contest 1!
To mark each mid-year and end-of-year milestone I take a reflective glance over the previous 6-month period in the data visualisation field and compile a collection of some of the most significant developments.
Over the past couple of months I’ve noticed a number of new examples of streamgraphs working their way around the web. It has prompted me to finally get around to visiting this subject because these graphs always seem to stir great debate, one which seems to perfectly encapsulate the ongoing challenges faced within the visualisation field
This is the full catalogue of latest and archive posts covering articles, design commentaries, new work announcements, and general news from across the data visualisation field.
I’m delighted to launch the fourth season of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series about data visualisation design. For episode one it was a pleasure to welcome Neil Richards, Global Data Fluency Lead at JLL.
This is a slight departure from the normal topics covered on this blog, though it does still concern creativity and the use of materials to create representations. I wanted to share a more personal, non-work related piece in celebration of artistic talent.
I was thrilled to be asked to write an article for the latest issue of Nightingale Magazine, the printed manifestation of the journal of the Data Visualization Society.
I’m delighted to announce details of two virtual data visualisation training events scheduled for early 2023
Looking around, I didn’t think there were quite enough reflective pieces about Twitter and announcements about future publishing plans, so I thought I should write mine…
I’m delighted to launch the third season of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series about data visualisation design. For episode nine it was a pleasure to welcome Francis Gagnon, founder of Voilà:.
During the early months of the year I had the pleasure of providing external consultancy around data visualisation in the shaping of a new temporary exhibition at Bletchley Park titled ‘The Art of Data’.
I’m delighted to launch the third season of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series about data visualisation design. For episode eight it was a pleasure to welcome Ros Pearce, of The Economist.
Last week I had the pleasure of being invited to record an episode of the wonderful ‘Data Viz Today’ podcast, hosted by Alli Torban
I’m delighted to launch the third season of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series about data visualisation design. For episode seven it was a pleasure to welcome Mick Yang & Nur Munirah Mansoor.
This is part of a series of posts about the ‘little of visualisation design’, respecting the small decisions that make a big difference towards the good and bad of this discipline.
I’m delighted to launch the third season of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series about data visualisation design. For episode six it was a pleasure to welcome Sam Parsons.
After 153 editions, just over 12 years after posting my first, I have decided to end my attempts to monitor and publish collections of the best visualisation content encountered each month.
I’m delighted to launch the third season of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series about data visualisation design. For episode five it was a pleasure to welcome Valentina D’Efilippo.
Since 2010 I have compiled and published monthly collections of links to some of the best, most interesting, or thought-provoking data visualisation-related content I come across. Here’s a collection of content collected during December 2021.
Since 2010 I have compiled and published monthly collections of links to some of the best, most interesting, or thought-provoking data visualisation-related content I come across. Here’s a collection of content collected during November 2021.
This is part of a series of posts about the ‘little of visualisation design’, respecting the small decisions that make a big difference towards the good and bad of this discipline.
This is part of a series of posts about the ‘little of visualisation design’, respecting the small decisions that make a big difference towards the good and bad of this discipline.
Since 2010 I have compiled and published monthly collections of links to some of the best, most interesting, or thought-provoking data visualisation-related content I come across. Here’s a collection of content collected during October 2021.
Since 2010 I have compiled and published monthly collections of links to some of the best, most interesting, or thought-provoking data visualisation-related content I come across. Here’s a collection of content collected during September 2021.
Since 2010 I have compiled and published monthly collections of links to some of the best, most interesting, or thought-provoking data visualisation-related content I come across. Here’s a collection of content collected during August 2021.
Since 2010 I have compiled and published monthly collections of links to some of the best, most interesting, or thought-provoking data visualisation-related content I come across. Here’s a collection of content collected during July 2021.
Since 2010 I have compiled and published monthly collections of links to some of the best, most interesting, or thought-provoking data visualisation-related content I come across. Here’s a collection of content collected during June 2021.
After taking a 6-month hiatus from public training courses, I’m delighted to announce details of two new events scheduled to take place in early 2022.