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.
Announcements

New Course: ‘Masterclass in Data Visualisation’ (London, Feb 2027)

I’m happy to announce details of a new public training course, the two-day classroom-based ‘Masterclass in Data Visualisation’ will take place in London, on Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd February 2027. This is an essential non-technical course for anyone seeking to develop a sophisticated understanding about the craft behind the effective visual communication of data

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Andy Kirk October 12, 2026
Newsletter

The August 2026 newsletter is now open to all

My August newsletter, 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.

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Andy Kirk September 11, 2026
Newsletter

The July 2026 newsletter is now open to all

My July newsletter, 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.

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Andy Kirk August 19, 2026
Design

My summer side quest

Earlier this summer I embarked on an outside-of-work project to bring a bit of colour to a blank garden wall. Other than brightening up a part of the garden that spends most of the day in shade, it was also a nice opportunity for some analogue creativity and to briefly, if not entirely, get away from tech.

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Andy Kirk August 11, 2026
Data In The Wild

Data in the wild #18: The Hidden Data Behind Football

Football is no longer just a game played on the pitch; it’s also a game of data. From sensors hidden inside the ball to AI-powered offside decisions and the statistics we see every match day, discover the invisible technology transforming how football is played, analysed and experienced around the world.

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Obinna Iwuji July 20, 2026
Podcast

Explore Explain S6E9 – The Final Episode!

Welcome to episode 9 of season 6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. I am delighted to welcome… me, alongside data visualization designer and developer, Anne-Marie Dufour, as well as sonification superstars Miriam Quick and Duncan Geere, to discuss our new project: ‘The Seinfeld Chronicle: Digital Edition’.

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Andy Kirk July 20, 2026
Announcements

New Project: ‘The Seinfeld Chronicles: Digital Edition’

I’m delighted to finally launch my latest and largest project to date. ‘The Seinfeld Chronicles: Digital Edition’ is a rebooted digital version of my long-term visual investigation of the patterns of laughter, the interactions of characters, and the use of locations across every episode of Seinfeld.

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Andy Kirk June 29, 2026
Newsletter

The May 2026 newsletter is now open to all

My May newsletter, 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.

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Andy Kirk June 10, 2026
Announcements

New Course: ‘Masterclass in Data Visualisation’ (London, July 2026)

I’m happy to announce details of a new public training course, the two-day classroom-based ‘Masterclass in Data Visualisation’ will take place in London, on 7-8 July 2026. This is an essential non-technical course for anyone seeking to develop a sophisticated capability in the modern craft of data visualisation.

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Andy Kirk April 21, 2026
Newsletter

The March 2026 newsletter is now open to all

My March newsletter, 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.

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Andy Kirk April 17, 2026
Data In The Wild

Data in the wild #17: Smart motorways

Smart motorways are quietly shaping how we drive. That sudden drop from 70 to 50? It’s not random. Sensors and systems are predicting traffic before it happens, slowing everyone down to prevent jams. It’s data controlling the road in real time… the question is, do we actually trust it?

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Obinna Iwuji April 9, 2026
Podcast

Explore Explain S6E8 – Moritz Stefaner & Enrico Bertini (Part 2)

Welcome to episode 8 of season 6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. This is the second of a special two-part episode featuring my esteemed guests, Moritz Stefaner, ‘Truth & Beauty Operator’ based in Germany, and Enrico Bertini, Associate Professor, Data Visualization Researcher and Educator at Northeastern University in the USA.

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Andy Kirk March 30, 2026
Podcast

Explore Explain S6E7 – Moritz Stefaner & Enrico Bertini (Part 1)

Welcome to episode 7 of season 6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. This is the first of a special two-part episode featuring my esteemed guests, Moritz Stefaner, ‘Truth & Beauty Operator’ based in Germany, and Enrico Bertini, Associate Professor, Data Visualization Researcher and Educator at Northeastern University in the USA.

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Andy Kirk March 20, 2026
Podcast

Explore Explain S6E6 – Nicola Rennie & Ansgar Wolsing

Welcome to episode 6 of season 6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. I am delighted to welcome Nicola Rennie, Data Visualisation Specialist based in the UK, and Ansgar Wolsing, Principal Data & Analytics Consultant based in Germany.

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Andy Kirk February 25, 2026
Data in the wild banner, can you share your location
Data In The Wild

Data in the wild #16: Can You Share Your Location

In this edition of Data in the Wild, I explore what it really means to “share your location.” From GPS and Wi-Fi to ship tracking and TfL demand modelling, this piece unpacks how geolocation works, where it shows up in everyday life, and what we can build when movement becomes data.

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Obinna Iwuji February 24, 2026
Podcast

Explore Explain S6 E5: Chaz Hutton

Welcome to episode 5 of season 6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. I am delighted to welcome Chaz Hutton, currently based in the UK, who is a man with many creative hats and talents, but it is his role as a cartoonist that we’re focusing on in this show.

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Andy Kirk February 3, 2026
Data In The Wild

Data in the wild #15: The Data Behind Fireworks

Fireworks don’t just light up the sky they’re shaped by data. From wind modelling to sound limits, invisible thresholds decide what counts as “safe fun.” This Data in the Wild piece explores how decibels, maths, and regulation quietly shape one of our most beloved celebrations.

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Obinna Iwuji January 8, 2026
Podcast

Explore Explain S6 E4: Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic & Mike Cisneros

Welcome to episode 4 of season 6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. I am delighted to welcome Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, Founder & CEO of Storytelling With Data, and Mike Cisneros, a Data Storyteller and colleague of Cole’s.

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Andy Kirk November 18, 2025