DATA VISUALIZATION
Over the years, I’ve combined my interests in art and math to become a data visualization designer. I design print reports, dynamic dashboards, and infographics, ensuring that all visuals are user-friendly and on brand. I've learned from industry leaders like Bill Shander, Ann Emery, David McCandless, and Sonja Kjuipers and prioritize making data easy to understand and actionable for diverse audiences.
IT'S AN ART AND A SCIENCE
COLOR
COMPOSITION
TYPOGRAPHY
VISUAL HEIRARCHY
LAYOUT
ACCURACY
ACCESSIBILITY
INTERACTIVITY
ACTIONABILITY
CLARITY
DATA VISUALIZATION
HOW I WORK
TOOLKIT
Pencil + paper Figma PowerBI Rawgraphs Flourish Adobe Illustrator
PROCESS
Discuss Analyze data Sketch Mockup Review Final design Present
DELIVERABLES
Infographics Data dashboards Print reports Slide decks Interactives
INTERACTIVE
To gain experience with Flourish Data Viz tools, I created this Bar Chart Race to show how the top 10 baby girl names in the U.S. have changed from 1880 to 2010. With its clean design and smooth animation, the chart makes it easy to see how the most popular names evolved over the decades. What stands out is how names like Mary, Helen, and Dorothy were the favorites in earlier years, but things began to shift in the 1960s. That’s when trendier names began to take the lead, marking a move towards more modern, pop-culture-inspired choices. This was part of a larger trend towards individuality and media influence in naming, moving away from the traditional, family-driven names of the past.
INTENTIONAL
Data is most impactful when presented with clarity. Throughout my education and career, I’ve seen countless dashboards and reports packed with data—but missing clear takeaways. That’s a problem. Behind every dataset is someone who spent hours collecting, cleaning, and connecting information. When the final presentation is cluttered or confusing, that effort gets lost. I believe data should be appreciated—and more importantly, designed in a way that helps people understand it and act on it with confidence. Below is an example of a dashboard redesign where I transformed complex data into a clear, actionable visual story.
ACCESSIBLE
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PROTANOPIA
DEUTERANOPIA
TRITANOPIA
Nearly 1 in 10
males experience some form of color blindness
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This is why I design with accessibility in mind. By using high-contrast color combinations and checking my designs with accessibility tools, I can create experiences that are inclusive and functional for a wider audience. This approach not only improves the usability of my designs but also helps ensure that everyone can interact with content in a meaningful way.
USER-FRIENDLY
I design with the goal of helping users feel informed and confident. While browsing a wine-tasting menu one day, I realized how little I actually understood about what I was reading. It was an overwhelming feeling—one I knew others must share. To make sense of it, I asked ChatGPT for a spreadsheet of wines, types, and varieties, then cross-checked the information against trusted wine resources. From there, I created an interactive sunburst diagram that presents common wine types in a way that’s approachable and beginner-friendly. The chart invites users to explore and understand wine categories without feeling lost or intimidated.