What we do
We bring your data to life
Your data should do more than sit in a spreadsheet. We design reports, tools, and experiences that make insights real and drive meaningful action.
Overview
An agency working at the intersection of data science, journalism, and information design.
Since 2017, we’ve helped organizations turn complex data into powerful stories. Our work is meant to inform, persuade, and inspire.
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Interactive storytelling
Want your data transformed into an immersive, digital story, just like the ones from The New York Times? Our team can help you imagine, design, and build interactive stories from scratch. They’ll have your audience clicking and scrolling like never before.
Work we can do
- Create scrollable stories that dive deep into your proprietary data
- Build dynamic microsites that celebrate your company’s major milestones
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Analytics tools
If you need a custom dashboard or data platform developed, you’ve come to the right place. Cutting-edge design, world-class engineering. Our approach to building data viz marries aesthetics and analytics.
Work we can do
- Develop dashboards that go beyond what Tableau or Power BI can do
- Build custom analytics portals for your customers and key partners
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Reports & infographics
Looking to make a splash with an upcoming research paper or your annual report? We’ll design a beautiful PDF that matches to your brand guidelines, complete with stunning visuals that nail your key points. Elevate your reports from mundane to mesmerizing with The DataFace.
Work we can do
- Replace boring Powerpoints with dynamic reports that get stakeholder buy-in
- Design infographics that PR and media can drop right into stories
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Data strategy
At The DataFace, we don't just make pretty charts. We help integrate data into the fabric of your decision-making and internal operations. We’ll develop data workflows that make your life simpler and drive real business impact.
Work we can do
- Create a custom Airtable setup to simplify internal data reviews
- Build an AI chatbot trained on your data and tailored for your use cases
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Videos & animations
Static charts can only get you so far. When you need social media assets that are dynamic and digestible, we’re here to help. From explainer videos to animated charts, we transform insights into stories that move — and move people.
Work we can do
- Design animated charts that make key data points pop
- Produce social-ready assets to complement a microsite or data story launch.
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Our process
Working with us
A streamlined, no-nonsense approach. We move fast, collaborate closely, and refine every detail — so your data finally gets the treatment it deserves.
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A team of data viz experts
Work with a lean group of renowned creatives with 30+ years of collective experience in data visualization. We’ve seen it all, designed it all.
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A collaborative approach
We don’t hide our work. You can brainstorm, design, and invent with us — and see our progress along the way. Bi-weekly meetings, always available on Slack.
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A toolkit built for you
The perfect tech stack, whatever your needs. We’ve worked with different charting libraries, content management systems, and database solutions. Every build tailored specifically for you.
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A flexible model
Need a specific website built? Consider it done. Have a dozen data projects to work through this quarter? We can knock those out too.
Three ways to get it done
Flexible options for projects big and small. Choose from one-time engagements, ongoing support, or a custom solution built around your needs.
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One-time project
Hire us to create an annual report, microsite, or interactive data story, from idea to execution. Two design revisions included.
Starting at
$60k per project
Typical engagement
8-12 weeks
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Ongoing partnership
You get dedicated hours from team to create data stories, infographics, social assets — anything you need.
Starting at
$5k per month
Engagement options
Quarterly plan (save 10%)
Monthly plan
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Something else?
Not seeing the right plan? We want to make to make an engagement work for your needs and timeline. Reach out below.
Our clients
Empowering people, brands, and organizations
We work with trailblazers, change makers, and industry leaders who need their data to do more. Start a project with us and join great organizations like these.
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Our accolades
Award-winning and press-worthy
Since 2019, our work has been recognized by some of the leading voices in world of design and data viz. Here’s just a few of the accolades that we’ve received.
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2025
Society for News Design
Award of Excellence: Data Viz and Infographics
Roots of Racism
2025
Society for News Design
Award of Excellence: Corporate Reports
Beyond the Surface
2025
Society for News Design
Award of Excellence: Website and UX/UI Design
PRME Digitized Playbook
2025
Society for News Design
Award of Excellence: Website and UX/UI Design
The Story of i5
2025
Webby Awards
Honoree: Health & Wellness
Health Care Prices
2025
Society for News Design
Award of Excellence: Website and UX/UI Design
10 Years of Impact
2025
Society for News Design
Award of Excellence: Data Viz and Infographics
2024’s Top Trends
2025
Society for News Design
Silver: Website and UX/UI Design
Replacing the Refs
2025
Society for News Design
Award of Excellence: Corporate Reports
STAATUS Index 2024
2024
Information is Beautiful
Shortlist: People Language & Identity
Roots of Racism
2024
Awwwards
Honorable Mention: Site of the Day
10 Years of Impact
2024
Shorty Awards
Finalist: Government & Politics
Replacing the Refs
2024
Webby Awards
Winner: News & Politics Website
Replacing the Refs
2024
Webby Awards
Winner: Non-Profit Website
The AAPI Nonprofit Database
2024
Shorty Awards
Winner: Best Data Viz
Faculty Explorer
2024
Anthem Awards
Silver: Best Use of Data
STAATUS Index 2024
2023
Anthem Awards
Gold: Non-Profit Campaign
The Story of Keith Davis Jr.
2023
Webby Awards
Finalist: Best Microsite
MoreThanFair
2023
Shorty Awards
Winner: Interactive Content
The AAPI Nonprofit Database
2023
Information is Beautiful
Shortlist: Humanitarian
The AAPI Nonprofit Database
2022
Information is Beautiful
Shortlist: Science, Technology, and Health
Health Care Spending in North Carolina
2022
Indigo Awards
Gold: Integrated Graphic Design
STAATUS Index 2021
2022
Indigo Awards
Gold: Infographics
STAATUS Index 2021
2022
Webby Awards
Finalist: Best Branded Editorial
2021 Delivered
2022
Indigo Awards
Silver: Website Design
2021 Delivered
2022
Indigo Awards
Bronze: Digital Ads and Campaigns
2021 Delivered
2022
Anthem Awards
Gold: Non-Profit Campaign
#RaiseTheThreshold
2022
Anthem Awards
Silver: Non-Profit Campaign
End All No Knocks
2021
NIHCM
Finalist: Data-Driven Storytelling
Health Care Spending in North Carolina
2021
PRWeek
Winner: Best in Data Insight
Yelp Trends & Insights
2019
Information is Beautiful
Bronze: Sports, Games, and Leisure
The Irregular Outfields of Baseball