Humanize data.
See the world.

You don't have a data problem...
you're failing to communicate your data.

Powerful graphics bring data to life.

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Attract Attention

Charts captivate and engage by focusing attention to the story, building trust with their clarity and impact.

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Signal Worth

Sophisticated graphics are cultural expressions that signal a story is worth an audience’s consideration.

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Grasp Context

A shared map for understanding complex information gets everyone on the same page about the broader situation.

Data visualization offers more than just analysis and insight—
information designs are at their most powerful as social tools.

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Some recent client projects

📍 Prototype novel ways to layer more data into world's largest mapping platform.

💰 Multifactor profitability and operations analysis for consulting firm’s thousands of clients.

📈 Designed analytic tools and reporting for large Silicon Valley venture capital firm.

RJ Andrews presenting at Stanford.

Data storyteller RJ Andrews is obsessed with data graphics.
He can  help you solve high-stakes problems with inspiring visuals.

I'd like to learn a little about your information goals.

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Methodology

Together we will create useful comparisons that help us grasp nuance, complexity, and insight. While every project is unique, these are typical stages:

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Establish

Set the stage with available resources and desired information goals.

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Explore

Creative probing through analysis, concept sketching, and prototyping.

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Focus

Refine findings into a coherent package for intended audience.

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Deliver

Final designs ready for implementation.

TOOLS

Paper and pencil are used in every project. Beyond these, I am technologically agnostic, designing with whatever best fits the goal.

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RECENTLY USED TOOLS

Want to know more?
The best way to begin is with an exploratory call.

Learn

Teaching information design is integrated in all that I do.

Workshop

Learn how to generate insights and compel others to action. We will focus on data graphics while also exploring lessons from storytelling, writing, maps, and more. DETAILS

Newsletter

Information design inspiration and insights from charts and more are published in my newsletter CHARTOGRAPHY↗. Classic writing is archived in ESSAYS.

Books

Visionary Press↗ is my independent publisher celebrating data graphics with spectacular books about the craft of information graphics.

COMING SOON

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"A love letter to data storytelling."

Info We Trust Remastered is coming soon. Reserve your limited edition hardcover today:

Each chapter unveils a rich tapestry of insights, tracing the evolution of charts from mere shadows of civilization to potent instruments of persuasion. Learn more about this new book on its project page.

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Contact
San Francisco, CA
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