We're The DataFace: a digital agency working at the intersection of data science, journalism, and information design. We help brands and non-profits create impactful, data-driven research from concept to code.

Data-centered content strategy

New to this? We'll help you get started with data-driven stories by designing a strategy that will amplify your brand.

Beautiful microsites

Share your findings on a dedicated microsite, built for every screen size. Make your data truly engaging with interactive charts.

Simplify the complicated

Turn complex research into easy-to-understand visual stories. Communicate your findings to your end user, not yourself.

Shareable research

Create data visualizations your audience will love. Our work has secured major PR wins and grassroots virality.

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Who we are

We’re a small team with broad experience across analytics, graphic design, and web development.

Jack Beckwith

Founder & Creative Director

Jack is a data scientist and entrepreneur, who founded The DataFace in 2017. He’s worked in analytics at Slice Intelligence, a San Mateo-based market research firm, Major League Baseball, and The Wharton School. He’s a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.

Los Angeles, CA

Michael Hester

Partner & Technology Director

Michael is a partner at The DataFace, where he focuses on projects that involve web development and complex data visualization. Previously, Michael worked as a Senior Implementations Analyst at Medallia. He’s a graduate of UC Berkeley.

New York, NY

Sam Vickars

Design Manager

Sam is the fearless leader of The DataFace’s design team, helping us hone our design workflows and craft amazing outputs for our clients. He earned his Masters of Science in Data Visualization from Parsons School of Design in New York City.

Vancouver, BC

Aria Todd

Visual Designer

Aria is an expert in accessible design who focuses most of her energy on designing websites and visual reports for The DataFace’s clients. She’s passionate about creating projects that have a social impact.

New York, NY

Sawyer Click

Senior Data Viz Developer

Sawyer comes from the world of journalism, where he worked as a newsroom developer for media outlets like Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal, and NBC News. He received his M.S. in Data Journalism from Columbia University.

Dripping Springs, TX

Arjun Kakkar

Senior Developer

Arjun is an award-winning interactive developer whose work has been featured at POLITICO, The Pudding and NJ Advance Media. He most recently worked as a developer at Wonderful, building Wordpress and Shopify sites for clients.

Los Angeles, CA

Maritza Hernandez

Senior Designer

Maritza works as an information designer for The DataFace, balancing research, business goals, and design principles. She was previously a Senior Designer at Interpret, where she managed a team that worked on presentations, illustrations, and motion graphics for clients.

Los Angeles, CA