Andy Kirk - Independent data visualisation expert
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. The post My summer side quest appeared first on Data Viz Excellence, Everywhere .
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. The post Data in the wild #18: The Hidden Data Behind Football appeared first on Data Viz…
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’. The post Explore Explain S6E9 –…
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. The post New Project: ‘The Seinfeld Chronicles: Digital Edition’ appeared first on Data Viz…
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. The post The May 2026 newsletter is now open to all appeared first on Data Viz Excellence, Everywhere .
On Monday 29th June I will be hosting and recording a live episode of my 'Explore Explain' video and podcast series. This will be the final episode of season 6. It will also be the final episode ever! The post Explore Explain Final Episode: Live Webinar! appeared first on 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 8-9 September 2026. This is an essential non-technical course for anyone seeking to develop a sophisticated capability in the modern craft of data visualisation. The post New Course: ‘Masterclass in Data Visualisation’ (London, September 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. The post New Course: ‘Masterclass in Data Visualisation’ (London, July 2026) appeared…
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. The post The March 2026 newsletter is now open to all appeared first on Data Viz Excellence, Everywhere .
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? The post Data in the wild #17: Smart motorways appeared first on Data Viz Excellence, Everywhere .