Andy Kirk
@visualisingdata.com
An Independent Data Visualisation Expert educating, inspiring, and celebrating data viz excellence, everywhere since 2010.
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New Course: ‘Masterclass in Data Visualisation’ (London, Feb 2026) - Data Viz Excellence, Everywhere
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 5-6 February 2026.
visualisingdata.com
January is best month to set out to learn something new. Which makes the first week of February a very close second best time to do that!
Join my 'Masterclass in Data Viz' course in London to learn all about this complex, rewarding, fun, and enriching subject.
visualisingdata.com/2025/11/new-...
Join my 'Masterclass in Data Viz' course in London to learn all about this complex, rewarding, fun, and enriching subject.
visualisingdata.com/2025/11/new-...
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I've put the full episode up in video form which is even better because it includes visuals of charts we talk about.
It's a handy explainer for people curious about the whole idea of data viz and potentially wanting to get started with it themselves.
georginasturge.substack.com/p/the-power-...
It's a handy explainer for people curious about the whole idea of data viz and potentially wanting to get started with it themselves.
georginasturge.substack.com/p/the-power-...
The power of data visualisation, with Andy Kirk
The King of Data Viz 👑 spoke to me about high impact design, 'hidden thinking,' and how to get started with the craft of making data beautiful
georginasturge.substack.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:57 AM
I've put the full episode up in video form which is even better because it includes visuals of charts we talk about.
It's a handy explainer for people curious about the whole idea of data viz and potentially wanting to get started with it themselves.
georginasturge.substack.com/p/the-power-...
It's a handy explainer for people curious about the whole idea of data viz and potentially wanting to get started with it themselves.
georginasturge.substack.com/p/the-power-...
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People often assume there's a right and wrong way to present data in a chart or graphic. But there are many legitimate choices that can mean a telling different stories with the same data.
Data viz guru Andy Kirk @visualisingdata.com shared more wisdom with me this week on the podcast this week 📊🔊
Data viz guru Andy Kirk @visualisingdata.com shared more wisdom with me this week on the podcast this week 📊🔊
January 13, 2026 at 8:57 AM
People often assume there's a right and wrong way to present data in a chart or graphic. But there are many legitimate choices that can mean a telling different stories with the same data.
Data viz guru Andy Kirk @visualisingdata.com shared more wisdom with me this week on the podcast this week 📊🔊
Data viz guru Andy Kirk @visualisingdata.com shared more wisdom with me this week on the podcast this week 📊🔊
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I went on the Nick Grimshaw show on BBC 6 Music talking about turning data into music, and about visualising David Bowie’s Space Oddity.
Listen back from 1:41:30 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Listen back from 1:41:30 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Nick Grimshaw - Toheeb Jimoh - BBC Sounds
Toheeb Jimoh. star of Ted Lasso and Industry joins Nick to discuss his favourite music.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 10:02 AM
I went on the Nick Grimshaw show on BBC 6 Music talking about turning data into music, and about visualising David Bowie’s Space Oddity.
Listen back from 1:41:30 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Listen back from 1:41:30 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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How fantastic to hear from @miriamquick.bsky.social from Loud Numbers, talking in depth about data sonification 📊 on BBC 6Music this morning!!!
And of course, thanks for the shout-out when talking about "oddity viz" 😉 .. listen from 1hr 41mins... #dataviz
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
And of course, thanks for the shout-out when talking about "oddity viz" 😉 .. listen from 1hr 41mins... #dataviz
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Nick Grimshaw - Toheeb Jimoh - BBC Sounds
Toheeb Jimoh. star of Ted Lasso and Industry joins Nick to discuss his favourite music.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 1:40 PM
How fantastic to hear from @miriamquick.bsky.social from Loud Numbers, talking in depth about data sonification 📊 on BBC 6Music this morning!!!
And of course, thanks for the shout-out when talking about "oddity viz" 😉 .. listen from 1hr 41mins... #dataviz
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
And of course, thanks for the shout-out when talking about "oddity viz" 😉 .. listen from 1hr 41mins... #dataviz
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Kemi, this is just a population density map
January 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Kemi, this is just a population density map
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Let’s gooooo
The RSS Revolution Is Beginning. Now Is The Age Of The Quiet Personal Website. The Indie Bloggers Shall Inherit The Earth.
January 9, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Let’s gooooo
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Just dropped off a John Snow map to someone in Broad(wick) Street, which felt a bit like delivering ice to the Titanic (but in a good way!)
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3dartmaps.etsy.com/listing/4300...
January 8, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Just dropped off a John Snow map to someone in Broad(wick) Street, which felt a bit like delivering ice to the Titanic (but in a good way!)
3dartmaps.etsy.com/listing/4300...
3dartmaps.etsy.com/listing/4300...
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Outlier 2026 brings you “The Final Draft.” #Dataviz is always evolving, & this theme highlights iteration, progress & the power of curiosity, feedback, context, & constraints. Sign up for our newsletter for updates, including the call for speakers & registrations: mailchi.mp/datavisualiz...
January 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Outlier 2026 brings you “The Final Draft.” #Dataviz is always evolving, & this theme highlights iteration, progress & the power of curiosity, feedback, context, & constraints. Sign up for our newsletter for updates, including the call for speakers & registrations: mailchi.mp/datavisualiz...
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Got some new ‘Jigsaw Choices’ up on the shop! You find this and lots of other stuff right here: instachaaz.shop
January 8, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Got some new ‘Jigsaw Choices’ up on the shop! You find this and lots of other stuff right here: instachaaz.shop
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January 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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January is best month to set out to learn something new. Which makes the first week of February a very close second best time to do that!
Join my 'Masterclass in Data Viz' course in London to learn all about this complex, rewarding, fun, and enriching subject.
visualisingdata.com/2025/11/new-...
Join my 'Masterclass in Data Viz' course in London to learn all about this complex, rewarding, fun, and enriching subject.
visualisingdata.com/2025/11/new-...
New Course: ‘Masterclass in Data Visualisation’ (London, Feb 2026) - Data Viz Excellence, Everywhere
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 5-6 February 2026.
visualisingdata.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM
January is best month to set out to learn something new. Which makes the first week of February a very close second best time to do that!
Join my 'Masterclass in Data Viz' course in London to learn all about this complex, rewarding, fun, and enriching subject.
visualisingdata.com/2025/11/new-...
Join my 'Masterclass in Data Viz' course in London to learn all about this complex, rewarding, fun, and enriching subject.
visualisingdata.com/2025/11/new-...
January is best month to set out to learn something new. Which makes the first week of February a very close second best time to do that!
Join my 'Masterclass in Data Viz' course in London to learn all about this complex, rewarding, fun, and enriching subject.
visualisingdata.com/2025/11/new-...
Join my 'Masterclass in Data Viz' course in London to learn all about this complex, rewarding, fun, and enriching subject.
visualisingdata.com/2025/11/new-...
New Course: ‘Masterclass in Data Visualisation’ (London, Feb 2026) - Data Viz Excellence, Everywhere
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 5-6 February 2026.
visualisingdata.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM
January is best month to set out to learn something new. Which makes the first week of February a very close second best time to do that!
Join my 'Masterclass in Data Viz' course in London to learn all about this complex, rewarding, fun, and enriching subject.
visualisingdata.com/2025/11/new-...
Join my 'Masterclass in Data Viz' course in London to learn all about this complex, rewarding, fun, and enriching subject.
visualisingdata.com/2025/11/new-...
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[24/24] 🎄📊 For the last riddle of this calendar, I choose a movie that quite well reflect my feelings for all of you who played along!
December 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
[24/24] 🎄📊 For the last riddle of this calendar, I choose a movie that quite well reflect my feelings for all of you who played along!
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Most of my work this year was just trying to make sense of the mess behind the scenes. I’m sharing the ‘ugly’ process and the detective work behind my latest projects. See you next year and happy holidays! open.substack.com/pub/pablorob...
A year-end update
12 months of visual reporting, behind the scenes, dozens of folders, and new home.
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Most of my work this year was just trying to make sense of the mess behind the scenes. I’m sharing the ‘ugly’ process and the detective work behind my latest projects. See you next year and happy holidays! open.substack.com/pub/pablorob...
The penultimate Christmas chart riddle from the marvellous @datacitron.bsky.social
[23/24] 🎄📊 Can you believe this is the one riddle before last? Can I have a December refund because I'm not sure I've seen it this year
December 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The penultimate Christmas chart riddle from the marvellous @datacitron.bsky.social
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My response to anything over the next two weeks
December 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
My response to anything over the next two weeks
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A couple of hours left to make the epidemiologist in your life happy this Christmas
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www.etsy.com/uk/shop/3DAr...
December 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
A couple of hours left to make the epidemiologist in your life happy this Christmas
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/3DAr...
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/3DAr...
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With nearly 35 years of experience as an infographic designer and journalist, Jan Schwochow—the driving force behind the relaunch of INGRAPHICS—speaks with TK Sajeev, Editorial Director of NewspaperDesign.org, about INGRAPHICS’ new beginning.
Jan Schwochow on Reimagining INGRAPHICS: Visual Truth in a Noisy World - News Paper Design
With nearly 35 years of experience as an infographic designer and journalist, Jan Schwochow—the driving force behind the relaunch of INGRAPHICS—speaks with TK Sajeev, Editorial Director of NewspaperDe...
newspaperdesign.org
December 19, 2025 at 8:26 AM
With nearly 35 years of experience as an infographic designer and journalist, Jan Schwochow—the driving force behind the relaunch of INGRAPHICS—speaks with TK Sajeev, Editorial Director of NewspaperDesign.org, about INGRAPHICS’ new beginning.
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Good morning, Oxfordshire: thanks for the avian scatterplot, too.
December 19, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Good morning, Oxfordshire: thanks for the avian scatterplot, too.
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Tune in for this one folks. I’m not a data-vis guy, but I do know how to utilise charts/graphs for comedic gain! Which expressed as a Venn, looks very close to a circle!
Happy to share news of my next 'Explore Explain' episodes, happening in January!
For S6E5 I'm so excited to have the chance to chat with cartoonist/illustrator extraordinaire @chazhutton.com who will help me draw out learnings from his amazing work that are relevant to dataviz (chazhutton.com/work)
For S6E5 I'm so excited to have the chance to chat with cartoonist/illustrator extraordinaire @chazhutton.com who will help me draw out learnings from his amazing work that are relevant to dataviz (chazhutton.com/work)
December 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Tune in for this one folks. I’m not a data-vis guy, but I do know how to utilise charts/graphs for comedic gain! Which expressed as a Venn, looks very close to a circle!
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[18/24] 🎄📊 Another absolute classic hidden in today's data riddle : which one, uh?
December 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
[18/24] 🎄📊 Another absolute classic hidden in today's data riddle : which one, uh?
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For one month you can read the archive for free again on Cabinet of Infographic Curiosities. Link: attilabatorfy.substack.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
For one month you can read the archive for free again on Cabinet of Infographic Curiosities. Link: attilabatorfy.substack.com
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Interested in a fully-funded #datavis PhD with training?
Applications for our 2nd cohort of PhD students at Diverse-CDT open! We're keen to diversify the sector, encouraging anyone with enthusiasm for using 📊 to make change, even if you've not considered PhD study before:
diverse-cdt.ac.uk
Applications for our 2nd cohort of PhD students at Diverse-CDT open! We're keen to diversify the sector, encouraging anyone with enthusiasm for using 📊 to make change, even if you've not considered PhD study before:
diverse-cdt.ac.uk
December 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Interested in a fully-funded #datavis PhD with training?
Applications for our 2nd cohort of PhD students at Diverse-CDT open! We're keen to diversify the sector, encouraging anyone with enthusiasm for using 📊 to make change, even if you've not considered PhD study before:
diverse-cdt.ac.uk
Applications for our 2nd cohort of PhD students at Diverse-CDT open! We're keen to diversify the sector, encouraging anyone with enthusiasm for using 📊 to make change, even if you've not considered PhD study before:
diverse-cdt.ac.uk