We live in a visual world that’s often overcome with information to digest. But in the sea of data and pictures, there are some people that stand out not only for their excellence but in how they convey their message and brand. Data visualization is the fine art of merging the image with words that emphasize and sometimes it takes a visionary to bring everything together. Here are the top 51 visual influencers:
- NYT Photo, New York USA
Covering photography and visual journalism in the news and on our radar.
Twitter Handle: @nytimesphoto
Website: http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/
2. Stamen Design, San Francisco, CA USA
San Francisco design and technology studio, maps and data visualization.
Twitter Handle: @stamen
Website: http://stamen.com
3. Benjamin Wiederkehr, Switzerland
Editor of Datavisualization.ch the premier news and knowledge resource for data visualization and infographics.
Twitter Handle: @datavis
Website: http://datavisualization.ch
4. Infographics Archive
The Archive Offering The Best #INFOGRAPHICS and #EXPLAINIMATIONS On The Web. The Power of Data Visualization.
Twitter Handle: @infographics4u
Website: http://www.infographicsarchive.com
5. ⚡Tianyu⚡, Singapore
Social media and analytics enthusiast, passionate for innovation, number crunching and data visualization, full-time traveller in spare time.
Twitter Handle: @tianyuxu
Website: http://sg.linkedin.com/in/tianyuxu
6. Robert Kosara, Seattle, WA USA
Data visualization and visual storytelling. Research scientist at Tableau Software. Recovering academic. Runner. Blog feed at @eagereyes_feed.
Twitter Handle: @eagereyes
Website: http://eagereyes.org/
7. Eric Fischer
Maps, data visualization, failed transportation plans of the past, history of technology, computers, pedestrianism, and misspelled street signs. @Mapbox
Twitter Handle: @enf
Website: http://www.flickr.com/photos/walkingsf
8. Chart Porn, Washington, DC USA
An addictive collection of beautiful charts, graphs, maps, and interactive data visualization toys — on topics from around the world.
Twitter Handle: @chartpornorg
Website: http://www.chartporn.org
9. Micah Blake McCurdy, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Mathematician. Freelance Data Visualization and Analysis with focus on NHL. micah@hockeyviz.com. Subscribe for early access to charts at https://t.co/xDjPhAqWY9
Twitter Handle: @ineffectivemath
Website: http://hockeyviz.com
10. DashingD3js.com, NYC USA
Learn how to make Data Visualizations with D3.js // D3.js Tutorials, D3.js Screencasts, D3.js Training & D3.js Newsletter ( #DataViz & #D3js).
Twitter Handle: @dashingd3js
Website: http://dashingd3js.com
11. Miguel Rios, Almeda, CA USA
Miguel “counts your dank memes @twitter.” Born and raised Puerto Rican. Research and Data Visualization. Co-lead @TwitterAlas. @uprm alumnus. Always learning.
Twitter Handle: @miguelrios
12. Bill Shander, Boston-ish USA
Passionate about data visualization and information design. Really, all good visual communications.
Twitter Handle: @billshander
Website: http://RockTheVizComm.com
13. Jan Willem Tulp
Creates data visualizations @ TULP interactive – https://t.co/6VwcHetq9h https://t.co/vwIQ72YLwy
Twitter Handle: @janwillemtulp
Website: http://tulpinteractive.com
14. Ingo Hilgefort, Vancouver, BC, Canada
VP Product Management @ Visual BI Solutions focusing on data visualization.
Twitter Handle: @ihilgefort
Website: http://www.mastering-sap-and-businessobjects.com
15. Nicolas Belmonte, San Francisco, CA USA
Leading a SWAT team of data visualization specialists @Uber (I’m hiring!). Previously turning numbers into pixels @Twitter.
Twitter Handle: @philogb
Website: http://philogb.github.io
16. Wes Grubbs, Oakland, CA USA
Founder of data visualization studio Pitch Interactive, co-organizer of @eyeofestival, technologist, futurist, data artist, traveler, marveler, provocateur.
Twitter Handle: @wesleygrubbs
Website: http://www.pitchinteractive.com
17. Jérôme Cukier, San Francisco, CA USA and Paris
Data visualization person at @uber. huge fan of boylan cola and nyt crosswords. https://t.co/cZAmcCXgJo
Twitter Handle: @jcukier
Website: http://jeromecukier.net
18. Irene Ros, Massachusetts USA
Data Visualization Practice Lead at Bocoup. I work on @themisoproject and @openvisconf. iros on github.
Twitter Handle: @ireneros
Website: http://ireneros.com
19. Jeff Clark, Toronto, Canada
Developer with special expertise in data visualization and text analysis. Creator of http://t.co/P3mF6g7NFF
Twitter Handle: @jeffclark
Website: http://neoformix.com
20. Jim Vallandingham, Seattle, WA USA
Experimenting in the worlds of data visualization, data analysis, and software development. With @bocoup
Twitter Handle: @vlandham
Website: http://vallandingham.me
21. Kantar IIB Awards, London
Open, non-profit awards celebrating excellence in data visualization and information design.
Twitter Handle: @infobeautyaward
Website: http://informationisbeautifulawards.com/
22. StatsBlogs
Latest blog posts on statistics, R, machine learning, data visualization. Stay current and informed.
Twitter Handle: @statsblogs
Website: http://www.statsblogs.com
23. Michelle Breidenbach, Syracuse, NY USA
Data visualization reporter at The @PostStandard and @syracusedotcom in Syracuse, NY.
Also, xc ski, run, pack, paddle, repeat.
Twitter Handle: @mbreidenbach
Website: http://www.syracuse.com/data/
24. Marcin Ignac, London
Computational design, generative art and data visualization
Twitter Handle: @marcinignac
Website: http://marcinignac.com
25. Brian Fremeau, South Bend, IN USA
College Football FEI Ratings and Data Visualization :: Football Outsiders :: ESPN Insider :: Blue&Gold Illustrated
Twitter Handle: @bcfremeau
Website: http://bcftoys.com
26. RussianSphinx
Writing about Russia, the CIS, infographics, data visualization, Tableau, human trafficking, modern slavery.
Twitter Handle: @russiansphinx
Website: http://russiansphinx.blogspot.com
27. Big Data Institute, Los Angeles, CA USA
TBDI is a professional organization for #BigData #Analytics, #DataScience, Advanced Data Visualization for executives and professionals worldwide.
Twitter Handle: @bigdatabody
Website: http://the-bigdatainstitute.com
28. Ann K. Emery, Washington, DC USA
Workshops, webinars, and freelance on data visualization and analysis.
Twitter Handle: @annkemery
Website: http://www.annkemery.com/blog
29. Faiza Khan, Oregon USA
Data Analyst | Clinical Informaticist – KCVI @OHSU. Interested in Clinical Analytics, Business Intelligence & Data Visualization. Mom @SisAndBro Physician.
Twitter Handle: @faizak
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizak
30. Rob Simmon, CA USA
Data Visualization, Planet Labs. Ex-NASA. Blue Marble, Earth at Night, color.
Twitter Handle: @rsimmon
Website: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/blogs/elegantfigures/
31. Geoff McGhee, North American West USA
Data visualization and exploring the North American West at @westcenter @Stanford. Former @jskstanford, @lemondefr, @nytimes. Contributor, @NatGeo #datapoints
Twitter Handle: @mcgeoff
Website: http://west.stanford.edu
32. Ignasi Alcalde, Barcelona
Knowledge management, infographics & data visualization trainer, open data , education , talent & innovation. Author of the book https://t.co/xbs62sACaR
Twitter Handle: @ignasialcalde
Website: http://www.ignasialcalde.es
33. Chris Lysy, Cary, NC USA
Evaluator and UI/UX Designer specializing in the overlap (data visualization, dissemination design, interactive reporting) Coaching @ https://t.co/x2NVZMnH0A
Twitter Handle: @clysy
Website: http://freshspectrum.com
34. Nadieh Bremer, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Passionate about innovative Data Visualizations & Data Art. Graduated Astronomer. Love D3 | R | travel | cats | paper art
Twitter Handle: @nadiehbremer
Website: http://www.visualcinnamon.com
35. Jorge Camoes, Oeiras – Portugal
Turning Excel into a proper data visualization tool since 2007.
Author of Data at Work https://t.co/K3oVgA9R6N
Twitter Handle: @camoesjo
Website: http://www.excelcharts.com
36. Carrie Byrum, Kansas City, MO USA
Appreciate smart business intelligence & data visualization. Intrigued by disruptive technology & design. Try-hard photographer. Sometime writer.
Twitter Handle: @cbyrum
37. Ryan Murphy, Austin, TX USA
Reporter, @newsapps team lead + lead developer with @TexasTribune. Campaign finance, data visualization, web performance and interactive design. ♦
Twitter Handle: @rdmurphy
Website: http://rdmurphy.org/
38. Timelyportfolio, Birmingham, AL USA
Absolute return portfolio manager who enjoys data visualization.
Twitter Handle: @timelyportfolio
Website: http://timelyportfolio.blogspot.com
39. John Rosenfelder, NY, NY USA
Music, analytics and data visualization. Beatles, Stones, Tufte, Wasserman (Lew).
Twitter Handle: @earbender
Website: http://www.earbender.com
40. Leonardo Restivo, Toronto, ON Canada
Behavioral Neuroscientist. Co-founder of @hubbian & @Neuroflocks – Data Visualization & more …
Twitter Handle: @scipleneuro
Website: http://leonardorestivo.sciple.org/
41. Peter Gilks, New York City, NY USA
Data visualization consultant for @slalom. Tableau Zen Master. Basketball nut. Blog: https://t.co/LYNHLQOYaY Tableau Public: https://t.co/GV2ue3nGFT
Twitter Handle: @pgilks
Website: http://paintbynumbersblog.blogspot.com
42. Anthony Veyssiere, Paris
Freelance creative developer. Data Visualization builder, interactivity inside.
Twitter Handle: @inwebitrust
Website: http://www.anthonyveyssiere.com
43. Jon Schleuss, Los Angeles, CA USA
Data visualization artist and reporter @latimes. From the natural state.
Twitter Handle: @gaufre
Website: http://jschleuss.com
44. Dominikus Baur, Munich, Germany
Data visualization by day, sleeping by night. latest: On Broadway https://t.co/fh3YfPvxsN, Subspotting https://t.co/KincLAkZRu
Twitter Handle: @dominikus
Website: http://do.minik.us
45. Dr. Robert Farrow, Milton Keynes, UK
Researching intersections of open education, philosophy, policy, communication, HCI and data visualization. Paid in full by @oer_hub @gogn_oer @oerworldmap
Twitter Handle: @philosopher1978
Website: http://philosopher1978.wordpress.com
46. Kateryna Artyushkova, Albuquerque, NM USA
What data visualization, alternative energy, chemistry of materials & booze have in common? I’m here to figure out
Twitter Handle: @scimomof2
Website: http://www.unm.edu/~kartyush/
47. Sam Petulla, New York, NY USA
Data visualization editor for @MSNBC.com & https://t.co/TouDVeULbs. Views are my own.
Twitter Handle: @spetulla
48. Koen Verbeeck, Belgium
BI Professional and #sqlserver / SSIS geek. Delving into data warehousing, data visualization and other stuff that starts with data. Married & father of two.
Twitter Handle: @ko_ver
Website: http://sqlkover.com
49. Rachael Gleason, San Antonio, TX USA
Data visualization journalist for San Antonio @ExpressNews. Loves maps, coffee, books & nerdy day trips. Proud Michigan State #Spartan. https://t.co/bVuYJwsXfL
Twitter Handle: @rachaelgleason
Website: http://www.expressnews.com/
50. MJ, Portland, OR USA
Director of Product Management Data science @Salesforce. Lover of Analytics, Network Analysis, Data Visualizations. Off-road Adventures found at @searchandrec
Twitter Handle: @mjfreshyfresh
Website: http://mjfreshyfresh.com
51. Lynn Wetherell, Baltimore, MD USA
Data Visualization Engineer, skier, nature loving geek. #d3js #HighCharts #dataViz
Twitter Handle: @skiwether
Image credit: Adina Ana
