David McCandlessVisionary Data Journalist and Information Designer

David McCandless is a celebrated information designer and data journalist, widely recognised for his best-selling book Information is Beautiful. His career evolved through various creative disciplines, including video game journalism, comedy writing, and programming. By blending statistical analysis with striking visual design, he creates infographics that transform overwhelming volumes of data into clear, accessible knowledge. His designs have earned international acclaim, with exhibitions at prestigious institutions such as London’s Tate Britain and the Wellcome Collection, as well as New York’s Museum of Modern Art. His expertise in the field is further demonstrated by his leadership of the Kantar Information is Beautiful Awards, a platform that celebrates excellence in data visualisation. He remains a key figure in the community, highlighting pioneering software like RAWGraphs and other technical innovations that advance the art of storytelling through data. This focus on current tools ensures his perspectives on information architecture remain at the cutting edge of digital communication. In his presentations, he demonstrates how context makes raw figures meaningful, revealing hidden connections through elegant diagrams. He is booked for his unique ability to simplify complexity, showing audiences how visual clarity can improve decision-making and strategic understanding across every sector. On stage, David McCandless is best known for talks on Data Journalism, Information Design, Big Data and Infographics. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Business & Consulting, Education and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. David McCandless is regularly booked for Conference Speaker and Business Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, David McCandless travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how David McCandless would approach your audience.