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Data Viz

Tags: infographic, data vizualisation

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Here are some of the top data visualization experts and leaders that I would recommend checking out:

  • Edward Tufte - Pioneer in the field of data visualization and information design. Focuses on simplicity, efficiency, and analytical integrity in visuals. Books include “The Visual Display of Quantitative Information”.

  • Stephen Few - Data visualization author, educator, and consultant. Emphasizes clarity, utility, and visual simplicity. Author of “Information Dashboard Design” and “Show Me the Numbers”.

  • Alberto Cairo - Award-winning data visualization author and professor. Advocates functional and understandable visuals in journalism. Author of “The Functional Art” and “How Charts Lie”.

  • Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic - Data visualization expert and storyteller. Wrote bestseller “Storytelling with Data” and champions clarity and actionability.

  • Amanda Cox - Innovative graphics editor at New York Times. Created interactive and explanatory visualizations.

  • Hans Rosling - Swedish physician who brought data to life in creative motion charts to explain global trends. Co-founded Gapminder.

  • Ben Fry - Designer and software developer focused on visualization of abstract data. Co-created Processing language.

  • Moritz Stefaner - Freelance data visualization designer and information artist. Explores novel and experimental approaches.

  • Jonathan Corum - Science graphics editor at New York Times. Produces informative visual explanations of complex topics.

  • Fernanda Viegas & Martin Wattenberg - Data visualization research pioneers behind projects like Wind Map and ManyEyes.

This list provides a sample of diverse thought leaders driving important work in data visualization and innovative ways to explain and engage with data.