
Hi, I’m Jon Schwabish
I’m an economist turned data visualization advocate, helping researchers, analysts, and organizations communicate their data more effectively. Through PolicyViz I share tutorials, host the podcast, write books, and work with clients across sectors to make data communication clearer, more accessible, and more human.
How I Can Help
From design to teaching to speaking — here’s how we can work together.
My Approach
Every project starts with a conversation. I want to understand your goals, your audience, and the story you’re trying to tell — before we talk about charts, slides, or tools.
From there I bring my background as an economist, my experience as a designer, and my years of teaching to help you communicate your work in ways that are clear, accurate, and engaging.

Latest from the Blog

Visualizing Qualitative Data: Challenges, Strategies, and Opportunities
Last year, I was asked to write two “Rip Outs” for the Journal of…

Right-Side Y-Axis Labels: Fan or Foe
At the end of the data visualization class I teach at Georgetown University, I…

Social Security TaxMax Reform Explorer
The Social Security Trustees estimate that the OASI program’s trust fund will exhaust in…
Ready to Communicate Your Data Better?
Whether you’re looking for a speaker, a workshop facilitator, or a design partner — I’d love to hear from you.
