David McCandless

Founder of InformationIsBeautiful.net, Former Reporter for The Guardian, & Best-Selling Author of ‘Information is Beautiful’

  • Founder of InformationIsBeautiful.net
  • Former Reporter for The Guardian
  • Best-Selling Author of ‘Information is Beautiful’
  • Copywriter at Poke London

Discover David McCandless’s biography of published work below.

Information is Beautiful (New Edition)
Information is Beautiful (New Edition)

Profound data journalist and information designer, David McCandless is admired for his position as the Founder of InformationIsBeautiful.net. Believing that designed information helps people understand the world, he has dedicated his career to sharing his knowledge with audiences around the world. With his work being featured in galleries such as Tate Modern, the Wellcome Trust Gallery, and the Museum of Modern Art, Greg has become a highly sought-after speaker to attend a variety of events.

Starting his professional career as a Reporter for The Guardian in 2001, David developed his passion for writing whilst gaining valuable experience in the industry. Having spent 4 years in the business, he decided to take on the role of Copywriter at Poke London. Taking the entrepreneurial leap in 2009, David became the Founder of InformationIsBeautiful.net. Admired for his career success, he was able to share his expert knowledge of data visualisation, concept mapping, and infographics with his employees.

A leading authority in his field, David has also become the proud author of the best-selling book ‘Information is Beautiful’. Also writing for high-profile clients such as WIRED, Die Zeit, The Guardian, Your Sinclair, and PC Zone, his publications are educating people on multiple technology topics. Having begun his writing career writing about video games whilst hacking them, David has advanced his writing style and is now gaining great success within the industry.

A driven professional, David McCandless has now become a highly sought-after speaker for many events, ranging from tech conferences to corporate evenings. Sharing how he can turn complex data sets into simple diagrams, his knowledge has become incredibly valuable to audiences of all backgrounds. When looking to hire an insightful technology speaker, David may be the ideal option.

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