The Elevate Data Visualization Show

Elevate Dataviz Show

A monthly video chat between Alli Torban, Duncan Geere, Gabrielle Merite, and Will Chase where we explore current topics in data visualization, our creative inspiration, the tools and techniques that we use, and questions asked by you!

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20 episodes
Updated May 21, 2025

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May 21, 2025 · 58 min
#28 - The End of Innovative DataViz? What's Really Happening in the Industry
In this episode of the Elevate Dataviz Show, Will, Duncan, and Alli tackle the provocative question: "Is innovation dead in data visualization?" Inspired by recent articles from Shirley Wu and Moritz Stefaner, they explore how the field has evolved from the experimental golden age of 2012-2016 to today's more practical landscape.
May 21, 2025 · 1 hr
#29 - Behind-the-Scenes of Creating Charts for Vox
Today on the show, Gabby will take us behind-the-scenes of her creative process for the data visualizations she created for Vox. Some people loved it, and some people loved to hate it! Let's hear Gabby's take...
Jan 25, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
#25 - Redefining Success in Data Visualization Design: Our 2024 Reality Check
Three established data designers share their raw experiences with burnout, career pivots, and finding sustainable success in 2024. A candid conversation about choosing creativity and balance over constant growth.
Jan 25, 2025 · 57 min
#26 - Is Data Viz Still a Career? 4 Expert Views
Ever wonder what REALLY happens in a data viz career? Four industry veterans reveal how their paths evolved far beyond making charts. From product design to environmental storytelling, education to branding - discover the unexpected opportunities when you combine data visualization with other skills. Perfect for anyone curious about the real future of data viz careers.
Oct 19, 2024 · 51 min
#24 - Will Chase on data journalism and career transitions
Will Chase tell us everything about going from researcher to Data Visualization Senior Editor at Axios, how to build long scroll data story and what's next in his career.
Sep 18, 2024 · 58 min
#24 - Duncan Geere on Handling Finances for Work/Life Balance, Transitioning to Dataviz and Creating a Data Sonification Studio
In this episode, we'll hear what Duncan Geere has been up to for the last few years! We'll talk about work/life balance, how to take a month off of work, how to be featured in major news outlets, and how he has been setting up a data sonification studio.
Apr 19, 2024 · 1 hr
#23 - Building a Passion-Fueled Information Design Studio with Gabrielle Merite
In this episode, Gabrielle Merite speaks about her journey in building a collaborative, team-oriented creative agency.
Mar 24, 2024 · 57 min
#22 - How to Present Your Dataviz Ideas to a Client
If you present an idea to your client and ask, "So, what do you think?" then you likely know what follows: non-specific and confusing feedback! What should you say instead? We share how we present ideas to clients and how to get the best feedback!
Mar 23, 2024 · 56 min
#21 How to Overcome Creative Blocks in Data Visualization
In this episode, we share how we approach a creative project, where we find inspiration, and what we do when we get stuck!
Mar 23, 2024 · 58 min
#20 How to Create a Dataviz Book
Curious about the process of writing a book? Alli Torban shares her experience, including: What's included in a book proposal, how advances and royalties work, what was harder/easier than expected, and much more!! Buy her new book here: https://www.chartsparkbook.com
Jan 11, 2024 · 59 min
#19 Approaching goal settings in the new year
In this episode, we share how we each approach goal setting for the new year, how 2023 went, and what our goals are for 2024!
Jan 10, 2024 · 58 min
#18 No topic for a personal project? Here is how to find one.
Do you want to create a dataviz personal project but not sure what topic to use? Is it holding you back from starting?! In this episode, we'll share what topics we've used in the past that have worked, and tips for finding a good topic for you to start with!
Oct 20, 2023 · 59 min
#17 - What would you pursue if you didn't have "serious" work?
If you were going to take a break from “serious” work to work on something just because it would be really interesting, what would you do?
Oct 1, 2023 · 31 min
#16 - 4 Dataviz Standards & Practices that We Disagree With
Today we're sharing our dataviz pet peeves. We'll each share a “best practice”, process, or way of thinking that has always bothered us in our field. What's yours?
Jul 23, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
#15 - A day in the Life of a Dataviz Designer
We take you on board with our daily routine in this episode. We talk coffee, early workout and late design sessions but also little tips & tricks we use to maintain a clear schedule.
Jul 9, 2023 · 57 min
#14 - Ethical Considerations for Data Visualization
We speak often about design considerations to make a good dataviz, what about the ethics of it? In this episode, we talk about considering context, people behind the data, data ownership, bothsideism and more...
May 25, 2023 · 55 min
#13 Datasets nightmares (and how to fix them)
Dirty data: common problems we encounter when we get a dataset and how we deal with it.
Apr 20, 2023 · 54 min
#12 A Candid Look at Careers and Growth in the Dataviz Field
In this episode, we share a candid look into our careers and growth in the dataviz field. How did we start out, how did things change unexpectedly, and do we see ourselves evolving out of the dataviz space?!
Mar 24, 2023 · 56 min
#11 How to Choose the Right Pricing Model for Data Visualization Freelancing
Are you struggling to figure out how to price your dataviz services? It can be overwhelming with so many pricing models to choose from. We'll talk about our experiences and the advantages and disadvantages of different models.
Feb 15, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
#10 Pitching data-driven stories like a pro
In this episode, we share how you can effectively pitch a data-driven story to a news outlet! We cover what to include, who to send it to, and what kind of response you can expect. We also touch on how a project and book proposal compare!