Data Viz Graphics

Data journalism lives or dies by its ability to make abstract numbers tangible. Across these projects, the challenge was consistent: raw datasets — often spanning multiple countries, languages, and time periods — needed to become something a reader could understand in seconds and explore for minutes.

Specific obstacles included:

• Harmonising inconsistent data from different national sources
• Building for newsroom constraints — tight timelines, no-framework environments
• Making interactivity feel natural rather than forced
• Ensuring accessibility across devices and screen sizes

Two recurring themes: climate and housing inequality, and European drug policy — both demanding rigour and sensitivity in equal measure.

Each piece was designed as a self-contained interactive story — the data structure determines the visual form, not the other way around. Flourish and custom D3 were used depending on what the data required.

Design principles across all pieces:

• Annotation-first: every chart leads with a clear, written insight before inviting exploration
• Progressive disclosure: summary visuals link to detail layers for users who want more
• Minimal chrome: no decorative elements that compete with the data signal
• Embed-ready: each piece was built as an iframe embed for partner newsrooms across Europe

The result is a library of interactives that work as standalone pieces and as a coordinated editorial package — consistently readable, consistently shareable.