The DataFace
A digital agency, specializing in data viz 📈 thedataface.com
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- The U.S. prison system is billing people for their own incarceration. In 48 states, jails and prisons charge incarcerated people pay-to-stay fees. But with average wages as low as 13 to 52 cents per hour, even basic costs are often out of reach. #DataVisualization #EndPayToStay
- The outcome? A self-reinforcing cycle of debt, prosecution, and prolonged incarceration. We partnered with @campaignzero.bsky.social to break down the outdated laws that make this possible. Learn more at endpaytostay.org
- DataFace Credits Design: Aria Development: @leshuang.bsky.social Project Management: Michael
- Yelpers have spoken: In-N-Out is America’s favorite burger chain. We collaborated with Yelp to figure out the top 25 burger chains in the US. Did your favorite make the list? #DataVisualization #InformationDesign #FoodTrends #BurgerChains
- Check out the full ranking here: www.yelp.com/article/yelp... DataFace Credits Design: Aria
- What are the biggest public health hazards facing America’s biggest city? We’re proud to share the 2024 Jurisdictional Risk Assessment (JRA), our recent collaboration with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). #DataViz #PublicHealth #Esri #ClimateResilience #StoryMaps
- Every five years, DOHMH assesses the top public health risks facing New Yorkers with one clear goal: to help the city allocate resources and protect communities when the next crisis hits.
- Our team worked closely with DOHMH to design and build an interactive report using Esri's StoryMaps platform, which makes the data accessible, engaging, and actionable.
- 📖 Explore the full report: bit.ly/41df96n DataFace Credits Design: Aria, Sam Development: Lesley Project Management: Jack
- Last month, we said goodbye to Arjun Kakkar, one of our longest-tenured developers and a cornerstone of The DataFace’s team over the past three years.
- Arjun played a critical role in some of our most ambitious work — from elevating civic transparency with Replacing the Refs to visualizing the cost of care with HealthPrices.org.
- Arjun brought a quiet confidence, deep curiosity, and unwavering thoughtfulness to every project. He helped set the standard for how we build and how we work as a team. We’re endlessly grateful for his time at The DataFace. 👏
- Which cities are the bed-buggiest? We collaborated with Yelp to map the 20 cities in the U.S. that saw the most searches for bed bug treatment and prevention. Did your city make the list? #dataviz
- Explore the project in more detail at www.yelp.com/article/summ... DataFace Credits Design: Aria Development: Michael
- 🚨 New Teammate Alert 🚨 We’re thrilled to welcome Kazi Awal as the newest member of The DataFace! @superkazi.bsky.social joined us this week as a Senior Design Engineer, bringing a powerful mix of UX thinking, front-end skills, and data storytelling expertise to our development team.
- Kazi has built his career at the intersection of journalism, public health, and design. Along the way, he’s worked at places like @businessinsider.com , @espn.com , and the CDC.
- He’s already rolling up his sleeves, helping bring projects to life for two clients and joining our internal pod that’s reimagining the next chapter of Data & Eggs 🥚📊
- Welcome, Kazi — we’re lucky to have you on board!
- Feeling safe while voting isn’t a given, especially for women and marginalized voters. Our new report with @statesunited.org reveals how safety concerns shaped turnout in the 2024 election.
- We found that… - Roughly 6 million voters may have skipped the ballot box because they felt unsafe. - Across party lines, voters agree on fixes: shorter lines and visible security cameras top the wish-list for safer elections.
- …and much more. Dive into four insight-rich snapshots, explore interactive visualizations, and see every recommendation in full at ElectionSafety.org.
- DataFace Credits Design: Sam, Aria Development: Michael, Soumya Project Management: Michael
- We're incredibly grateful to the Society for News Design for recognizing seven of our projects from 2024. These stories wouldn’t have been possible without the trust and collaboration of our amazing partners at @statesunited.org, @campaignzero.bsky.social, TAAF, Instacart, PRME — thank you.
- Check out the recognized projects: 🔗 Replacing the Refs: electiondeniers.org 🔗 STAATUS Index 2024: www.taaf.org/our-work/sta... 🔗 Roots of Racism: rootsofracism.taaf.org 🔗 10 Years of Impact: impact.campaignzero.org
- Check out the recognized projects (con't): 🔗 Instacart Delivered 2024: 2024-delivered.instacart.com 🔗 PRME’s i5 Playbook: www.i5playbook.org See all other award-winning projects at: snd.org/best-of-desi...
- Grab your floatie and summer like it’s 1999. We partnered with Instacart to explore the nostalgic flavors and seasonal staples that define summer — from the ice creams we crave to the snacks we roast by the fire. #DataVisualization #InformationDesign #DataViz #Summer
- Dive in at instacart.com/company/updates/summer-like-its-1999/ DataFace Credits Design: Sam, Aria
- Dumplings 🤝🏽 soju. Name a better pairing. Our latest data visualization with Instacart dives into how different generations are pairing snacks and alcohol for the launch of Fizz, Instacart’s new 21+ app for party refreshment ordering.
- From gin and dried prunes to cava and chewing gum (yes, really), the data surfaces some wonderfully unexpected combinations. Explore the surprising alcohol-and-snack combos different generations are stocking up on at www.instacart.com/company/data...
- DataFace Credits Design: Sam, Aria Development: Michael, @leshuang.bsky.social
- 3 in 10 Americans say that their debt has reached unmanageable levels, and almost 10% of credit card balances went into delinquency in 2023. Many families are struggling under the weight of accumulated debt and need help to recover. #ImpactResearch #DataVisualization #InteractiveReport
- That’s why we partnered with @ideas42.bsky.social to create an interactive report showcasing their latest credit counseling research. It illustrates barriers people face while following debt management plans and how behavioral design principles can help overcome these challenges.
- Explore the project in more detail at www.ideas42.org/credit-couns... DataFace Credits: Design + Development: Sam Project Management: Jack
- May is AAPI Heritage Month, and we're proud to showcase several collaborative projects with The Asian American Foundation.
- 🗺️ AAPI History Hub We refreshed the platform with new interactive maps highlighting AAPI K–12 student enrollment, state-level education policies, and community-rooted AAPI experiences across museums, cultural centers, and theaters nationwide. 🔗 www.aapihistoryhub.org
- 📊 STAATUS Index 2025 This year’s STAATUS survey uncovers the gap between perception and reality, examining how stereotypes, media consumption, and misinformation shape public understanding of America's AANHPI communities. 🔗 www.taaf.org/our-work/sta...
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- Women spend 25% more time in poor health than men. The impact of closing the women’s health gap goes beyond healthcare. Addressing the gap will add almost 27 million disability-adjusted life years annually and $400 billion to the global GDP by 2040. #DataVisualization #WomenHealthGap #GlobalHealth
- This is why we’re proud to have partnered with McKinsey Health Institute and World Economic Forum to spotlight nine health conditions that account for 35% of disease burden among women. Explore the women’s health tracking platform at womens-health-impact-tracking-platform.weforum.org.
- DataFace Credits Design: Maritza Hernandez Development: Michael Hester @leshuang.bsky.social Project Management: Jack Beckwith
- The DataFace just got a makeover. We’ve been heads down reimagining our brand, and we’re finally ready to reveal it. New look, same purpose, only reimagined. www.thedataface.com
- 👀 It’s time. New look, same purpose. Stay tuned.
- We’re thrilled to share that our project, Health Care Prices, in partnership with @healthcostinst.bsky.social is a 2025 Webby Honoree in the Health and Wellness category!
- Health care pricing in the U.S. can often feel opaque, so we revamped the HCCI’s Comparative Price Toolkit into an interactive, data-driven website that helps people understand the true cost of bundled medical services specific to their geographical location in the U.S.
- Explore the project in more detail at www.healthprices.org DataFace Credits Design: Maritza Development: Arjun, Michael Project Management: Jack
- An oat latte please, with a double shot of nostalgia 🙋🏽☕ ! Our latest collaboration with Yelp reveals that Americans are falling back in love with familiar comforts — all-day breakfasts, childhood fast-casual eateries, and Costco. #DataVisualization #ConsumerInsights #MarketTrends2025
- Dive into our findings on Yelp’s fastest growing brands: trends.yelp.com/fastest-grow.... DataFace Credits Design: Aria, Sam Development: Michael
- Dive into the sauciest scoop of National Sauce Month as we partnered with @instacartusa.bsky.social to reveal which pasta sauces reigned supreme across the nation in 2024.
- Are we a nation of 🍅 Marinara lovers or 🧀 Alfredo fans? Or do we lean towards the fresh flavors of 🌿 Tomato Basil? Find out here: www.instacart.com/company/data... DataFace Credits Design: Aria, Sam #DataVisualization #InformationDesign #FoodTrends
