Visualisingdata.com was launched in 2009 primarily as a blog, to continue the momentum of my learning from studying the subject via a 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 is the full collection of latest and archive blog posts covering articles, design commentaries, new work announcements, and general news from across the data visualisation field.
Welcome to S4E3 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series about data visualisation design. In this episode I chat with Steph Bradley, a freelance designer based in Chicago, USA.
Next month, at Outlier Conference in Porto, I’m doing a live-recorded episode with the team behind the Nightingale print magazine and I’d like to collect any thoughts or questions you might have about this new publication!
Welcome to S4E2 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series about data visualisation design. In this episode I chat with Will Chase, Visual Stories Editor, and Jared Whalen, Data Visual Journalist, both working at Axios and based in the US.
Welcome to S4E1 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series about data visualisation design. In this episode I chat with 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.
At the end of each month I pull together a collection of links to some of the most relevant, interesting or thought-provoking web content I’ve come across during the previous month. Here’s the latest collection from May 2021.
I’m delighted to launch the third season of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series about data visualisation design. For episode four it was a pleasure to welcome fourth episode it was a pleasure to welcome Eleanor Lutz & Lisa Wannanen Jones.
10 years ago today I took the first steps towards making the most significant change in the future direction of my working career.
Welcome to S4E3 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series about data visualisation design. In this episode I chat with Steph Bradley, a freelance designer based in Chicago, USA.
Next month, at Outlier Conference in Porto, I’m doing a live-recorded episode with the team behind the Nightingale print magazine and I’d like to collect any thoughts or questions you might have about this new publication!
Welcome to S4E2 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series about data visualisation design. In this episode I chat with Will Chase, Visual Stories Editor, and Jared Whalen, Data Visual Journalist, both working at Axios and based in the US.
Welcome to S4E1 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series about data visualisation design. In this episode I chat with 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…
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’.
Last week I had the pleasure of being invited to record an episode of the wonderful ‘Data Viz Today’ podcast, hosted by Alli Torban
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.
10 years ago today I took the first steps towards making the most significant change in the future direction of my working career.
Last month marked 14 years since I first discovered the subject of data visualisation and started the process of developing my knowledge. It is 10 years since I began my exit from ‘normal’ employed life to become a freelancer specialising in this field
On Friday 15th June, the results of the Malofiej 29 awards were revealed and, incredibly, I was one of those who received a medal!
Last week I had the pleasure of being invited to record an episode of the ‘BI or Die’ podcast.
Today is the 1st anniversary of my celebrating the 10th anniversary of my website launching. And what a year this has been.
Last week marked the publishing of the final episode of the second season of Explore Explain, the long-form video and podcast series I’ve launched during this stupid year.
This is a belated announcement to share some exciting news (for me) that my book has won an award! Last week my book won CILIP’s ‘K&IM Information Resource Award’ for a printed publication.
One month ago I took collection from my local printers of the hard copies of my new work ‘The Seinfeld Chronicles’, a passion project exploring the rhythm and texture of every episode of Seinfeld.
am about to resume work on my Explore Explain podcast and video series, with a second season of nine episodes. A big difference from Season One is that I have unfortunately lost the exceptional services of my long-time collaborator, Matt Knott, who has got himself a brilliant new job.
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.
September is a good time for reflection and attempts at renewal. I’ve just returned from a two-week break, with partially recharged batteries, and after a prolonged period of non-blogging it feels a suitable time to consider where things are and look at where they are going.
Last week marked the publishing of the final episode of the first first season of Explore Explain, the new video and podcast series I’ve launched this year.
A couple of years ago I embarked on a passion project to visualise Seinfeld, with the ambition of creating a large, detailed printed product to explore the rhythm and architecture of how this show was composed.
Here’s a selection of some of my favourite posts 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.
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
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.
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