David McCandless

David McCandless is a data journalist and information designer known for founding the visual blog Information Is Beautiful.

His career began writing for video game magazines before transitioning to The Guardian and Wired.

McCandless's work explores the intersection of data visualization and journalism, leading to the publication of his books "Information Is Beautiful" and "Knowledge Is Beautiful." His innovative infographics have been featured in major publications and exhibited in prestigious galleries worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Tate Britain in London.