Episodes

  • Epi 92 : Chelsea FC Performance Insights Vizathon
    Dec 22 2025

    Join us in this episode of Secrets of the Viz as Zak Saucede, a data consultant at the Information Lab, dives into the world of sports analytics. Zak shares his journey from working in high-performance sports like tennis and football to his role in netball with London Pulse, where analytics played a crucial role in winning the Netball Super League. Learn about the use of GPS data, injury prevention visualizations, and how multidisciplinary teams use analytics to make informed decisions. Zak also discusses his submission for the Chelsea FC Vizathon, focusing on a mobile app for recovery, and shares his thoughts on mobile-first design in sports dashboards.


    https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/zak.saucede/viz/ChelseaFCPerformanceInsightsVizathon/CFCVizathon


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    ℹ️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭?

    Welcome to "Secrets of the Viz", where I dive deep into the amazing vizzes in #TableauPublic and other #DataVisualization tools. Have you ever wondered how these stunning visualizations come to life? I'll be peeling back the layers with the authors themselves as they share their inspirations, design processes and unique techniques. Join me as we explore, learn, and get inspired together.


    Don't forget to subscribe, follow for more tips and check out the full playlist

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVkjBKxQASMmwlAE89dt97IMSFqTpGldh


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    🤝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭

    ▶ https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/zak.saucede/vizzes

    ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaksaucede/

    ▶ https://x.com/zsaucede

    ▶ https://bsky.app/profile/zsaucede.bsky.social

    ▶ https://londonpulsenetball.com/


    #tableau #datavisualization #analytics #design #tableau #infographic #vizoftheday #ChelseaFC #netball #football #soccer #sportsanalytics #sports

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    19 mins
  • Epi 91 : Our World's Aging Societies
    Dec 17 2025

    In this episode of Secrets of the Viz, Tanya shares insights into two fascinating visualizations she created: one focusing on Aging Societies and another on Game of Thrones. Tanya discusses the technical aspects of using Python’s BPoly for drawing curves and integrating it with Tableau. She also explains her approach to visualizing aging demographics using map layers and sankey diagrams, emphasizing global aging trends. The episode delves into the challenges of creating engaging, informative visualizations and the importance of a diverse Tableau Public portfolio for career development.


    https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/lomska/viz/OurWorldsAgingSocieties/WorldAging


    https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/lomska/viz/GoTCharacterInteractionNetworkBySeason/Dashboard1


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    ℹ️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭?

    Welcome to "Secrets of the Viz", where I dive deep into the amazing vizzes in #TableauPublic and other #DataVisualization tools. Have you ever wondered how these stunning visualizations come to life? I'll be peeling back the layers with the authors themselves as they share their inspirations, design processes and unique techniques. Join me as we explore, learn, and get inspired together.


    Don't forget to subscribe, follow for more tips and check out the full playlist

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVkjBKxQASMmwlAE89dt97IMSFqTpGldh


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    🤝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭

    ▶ https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/lomska/vizzes

    ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-lomskaya/

    ▶ https://x.com/ta___kaya

    ▶ https://github.com/lomska/


    🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬

    ▶ https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/klaus.schulte/viz/Overshot-IronVizEuropeFeeder2019/OVERSHOT-IronVizEurope2019


    #tableau #datavisualization #analytics #design #tableau #infographic #vizoftheday #gameofthrones

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    15 mins
  • Epi 90 : The Great Escape
    Dec 9 2025

    In this episode of Secrets of the Viz, we talk to Joel Reed, a data professional from the UK who transitioned from marketing to data analytics. Joel shares his experience with Tableau and how he used consistent efforts in #MakeoverMonday to level up. We also dive into his process for creating his passion project on 'The Great Escape', which combines history and data.


    https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/joelreed/viz/The-Great-Escape/TheGreatEscape


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    ℹ️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭?

    Welcome to "Secrets of the Viz", where I dive deep into the amazing vizzes in #TableauPublic and other #DataVisualization tools. Have you ever wondered how these stunning visualizations come to life? I'll be peeling back the layers with the authors themselves as they share their inspirations, design processes and unique techniques. Join me as we explore, learn, and get inspired together.


    Don't forget to subscribe, follow for more tips and check out the full playlist

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVkjBKxQASMmwlAE89dt97IMSFqTpGldh


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    🤝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭

    ▶ https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/joelreed/vizzes

    ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelreeduk/

    ▶ https://www.joelreed.co.uk/


    🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬

    ▶ https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/joelreed/viz/World-Populations/GlobalPopulations

    ▶ https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/joelreed/viz/Precipitation-Anomalies/MakeoverMondayWK122025PrecipitationAnomalies

    ▶ https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/joelreed/viz/Mythconceptions/MakeoverMondayWK282025CommonMythConceptions

    ▶ https://makeovermonday.co.uk/


    #tableau #datavisualization #analytics #design #tableau #infographic #thegreatescape #makeovermonday

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    14 mins
  • Epi 89 : Steppin' On Up with my Best Friend
    Dec 2 2025

    Jordan Bullington-Miller joins us this week to share her personal journey to embrace the fusion between creativity and data visualization. Her unique project 'Stepping on Up with My Best Friend,' tracks daily steps of the couple's new year goals and how far they've gone.


    https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/jordan.bullington.miller/viz/SteppinOnUpwithmyBestFriend/SteppinOnUpwithMyBestFriend


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    ℹ️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭?

    Welcome to "Secrets of the Viz", where I dive deep into the amazing vizzes in #TableauPublic and other #DataVisualization tools. Have you ever wondered how these stunning visualizations come to life? I'll be peeling back the layers with the authors themselves as they share their inspirations, design processes and unique techniques. Join me as we explore, learn, and get inspired together.


    Don't forget to subscribe, follow for more tips and check out the full playlist

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVkjBKxQASMmwlAE89dt97IMSFqTpGldh


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    🤝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭

    ▶ https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/jordan.bullington.miller/vizzes

    ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancbullington/


    🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬

    ▶ https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/jordan.bullington.miller/viz/HowManyPopCultureReferencesAreinGilmoreGirlsACompleteBreakdown/HowManyPopCultureReferencesAreinGilmoreGirlsACompleteBreakdown

    ▶ https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/jordan.bullington.miller/viz/TrendingHeartsAmericasTop25RomanceAuthors/TrendingHeartsAmericasTop25RomanceAuthors2


    #tableau #datavisualization #analytics #design #tableau #infographic #fitness #fitnessmotivation #10kstepsaday

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    17 mins
  • Epi 88 : Is the Love Song Dying?
    Nov 24 2025

    In this episode, we have David and Michelle, winners of the Gold Award at Information is Beautiful for their stunning data visualization on the evolution of love songs from 1958 to the present. They share their journey from inspiration to execution, discuss the challenges of classifying love songs using ChatGPT, and explore the role of qualitative research in data visualization. Learn about their collaborative process, the importance of storytelling in data, and get a sneak peek into their future projects. Tune in to discover the fascinating blend of data, design, and storytelling behind their award-winning piece.


    https://pudding.cool/2024/11/love-songs/


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    ℹ️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭?

    Welcome to "Secrets of the Viz", where I dive deep into the amazing vizzes in #TableauPublic and other #DataVisualization tools. Have you ever wondered how these stunning visualizations come to life? I'll be peeling back the layers with the authors themselves as they share their inspirations, design processes and unique techniques. Join me as we explore, learn, and get inspired together.


    Don't forget to subscribe, follow for more tips and check out the full playlist

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVkjBKxQASMmwlAE89dt97IMSFqTpGldh


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    🤝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭

    ▶ https://x.com/itsdavidmora

    ▶ https://davidmora.vercel.app/

    ▶ https://itsdavidmora.medium.com/

    ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidnmora/

    ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mixue/

    ▶ https://mixue.mmm.page/sundogg

    ▶ https://sundogg.substack.com/


    🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬

    ▶ https://www.informationisbeautifulawards.com/news/680-announcing-the-2024-winners

    ▶ https://www.amazon.com/Love-Songs-History-Ted-Gioia/dp/0199357579

    ▶ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/mar/21/song-lyrics-analysis-love


    #tableau #datavisualization #analytics #design #tableau #infographic #lovesongs #informationisbeautiful #datavisualizationsociety

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    24 mins
  • Epi 87 : The Page Turners: Book Club Analysis
    Oct 28 2025

    In this episode of Secrets of the Viz, join us as we dive into the captivating world of book clubs and data visualization with Serena, a Tableau Public Ambassador. Discover how Serena's love for books led her to create a dynamic viz for her book club, Page Turners. We also explore her process for designing impactful dashboards, her journey with Tableau, and her intriguing takes on creative data projects. Serena shares insights on reading habits, her favorite books, and even discusses potential gaming viz inspirations. Tune in for an engaging session filled with storytelling, data analytics, and a touch of bookish charm!


    https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/serena.purslow/viz/ThePageTurnersBookClubAnalysis/BookClub


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    ℹ️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭?

    Welcome to "Secrets of the Viz", where I dive deep into the amazing vizzes in #TableauPublic and other #DataVisualization tools. Have you ever wondered how these stunning visualizations come to life? I'll be peeling back the layers with the authors themselves as they share their inspirations, design processes and unique techniques. Join me as we explore, learn, and get inspired together.


    Don't forget to subscribe, follow for more tips and check out the full playlist

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVkjBKxQASMmwlAE89dt97IMSFqTpGldh


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    🤝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭

    ▶ https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/serena.purslow/vizzes

    ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-p-8665a61a2/

    ▶ https://x.com/serenapurslow

    ▶ https://sapurslow.wixsite.com/serena-p


    🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬

    ▶ https://papersplea.se/

    ▶ https://store.steampowered.com/app/282070/This_War_of_Mine/

    ▶ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222140/Detroit_Become_Human/

    ▶ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44421460-before-the-coffee-gets-cold

    ▶ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44421460-before-the-coffee-gets-cold

    ▶ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/84573.Frenchman_s_Creek


    #tableau #datavisualization #analytics #design #tableau #infographic #goodreads #bookclub #reading #videogames

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    20 mins
  • Epi 86 : Adopting a Systems Thinking Mindset
    Oct 20 2025

    In this episode of Secrets of the Viz, Maria, a UX/UI designer with a background in architecture, drops in to discuss the impact of AI on UX design. Discover how AI is reshaping roles and responsibilities in the industry and why adopting a systems thinking mindset is crucial to staying relevant. Maria shares insights on transferable skills from architecture to UX, the importance of design systems, and her thoughts on current design trends like Neo-brutalism and Glass Morphism. The episode also explores the UX in popular video games, highlighting both the challenges and successes in game design. Tune in for a deep dive into UX/UI trends and valuable tips for designers in any field.


    https://medium.com/user-experience-design-1/embracing-the-change-in-ux-design-by-adopting-a-systems-thinking-mindset-1ad438d5a92a


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    ℹ️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭?

    Welcome to "Secrets of the Viz", where I dive deep into the amazing vizzes in #TableauPublic and other #DataVisualization tools. Have you ever wondered how these stunning visualizations come to life? I'll be peeling back the layers with the authors themselves as they share their inspirations, design processes and unique techniques. Join me as we explore, learn, and get inspired together. Don't forget to subscribe, follow for more tips and check out the full playlist


    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVkjBKxQASMmwlAE89dt97IMSFqTpGldh


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    🤝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭

    ▶ https://medium.com/@maria.taneva

    ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-taneva-92151071/


    🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬

    ▶ https://www.gameuidatabase.com/

    ▶ https://m3.material.io/

    ▶ https://wise.design/

    ▶ https://playbook.ebay.com/


    #tableau #datavisualization #analytics #design #tableau #infographic #uxui #playbook #designsystems #figma #systemsthinking

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    23 mins
  • Epi 85 : Squad △ Sense | Recovery Report
    Oct 9 2025

    Meet Damola, a sports data enthusiast who creates amazing dashboards on Tableau Public and his submission for the CFC PerformanceInsights Vizathon was a very polished app-like experience that employs the powerful usage of Dynamic Zone Visibility. Come join us, as he shares his design process and technical walkthrough.


    https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/adedamola8122/viz/CFCPerformanceInsightsVizathonsquadsenseRecoveryReport/Dashboard


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    ℹ️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭?

    Welcome to "Secrets of the Viz", where I dive deep into the amazing vizzes in #TableauPublic and other #DataVisualization tools. Have you ever wondered how these stunning visualizations come to life? I'll be peeling back the layers with the authors themselves as they share their inspirations, design processes and unique techniques. Join me as we explore, learn, and get inspired together.


    Don't forget to subscribe, follow for more tips and check out the full playlist

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVkjBKxQASMmwlAE89dt97IMSFqTpGldh


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    🤝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭

    ▶ https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/adedamola8122/vizzes

    ▶ https://x.com/AdedamolaLadipo

    ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adedamola-ladipo-bb24a860/

    ▶ https://bsky.app/profile/aladipo.bsky.social


    🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬

    ▶ https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/adedamola8122/viz/ResumeDashboard_3_18_25/ResumeDashboard

    ▶ https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/adedamola8122/viz/MobileSuitGundamUniverseTimeline/Dashboard1

    ▶ https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/ellen4268/viz/KPIdynamiczoning/Dashboard1

    ▶ https://chelsea-fc-performance-insights.github.io/Competition/


    #tableau #datavisualization #analytics #design #tableau #infographic #uxui #cfc #sports #sportsanalysis

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    15 mins