We're a leading data design studio. We make data tools and products that inspire change.

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We work with people tackling the most pressing issues of our time, to captivate audiences with the data and knowledge they hold.

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Design strategy

We conduct workshops and deep research to formulate design strategies that bring about meaningful change.

Data visualisation

Our award-winning data visualisation work creates a clear, shared understanding of complex topics.

User-centred design

Our approach is grounded in inclusive design, placing importance on solving problems with the audience in mind.

Interactive stories

Through interactive content that puts individuals at the heart of the story, we encourage people to share knowledge with others.

Our team are experts in strategy, inclusive design, data visualisation, and technology.

Data design excellence since 2005.

2005
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Open for business at 5 Hoxton Square, 24th February 2005

2010
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Award winning infographics for The Times iPad Edition

2011

North Pole expedition data tracker for Ben Saunders

2012
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Realtime energy dashboard for EDF and London 2012

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Design system for leading CX platform Genesys Cloud

2013
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6 million views in 24 hours for the BBC Class Calculator

2014

R&D project mapping live stages of the Tour de France in 3D

2015
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2016
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Move next door to 6 Hoxton Square

2017
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Tribes of Europe achieves 80,000 views in its first month

2018
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Chapter artwork for the Black Mirror book

Policy tracker for the Green Economy Coalition

2019
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Launch of our chart authoring tool, Applied Charts

2020
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After 16 years in Shoreditch, we move to Somerset House

2022

Launch of our monthly newsletter Rows & Columns

2023
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We encourage like-minded collaborations through R&D, teaching, workshops and events.


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We’re always looking for talented people to join our team.

Current openings

-> Open submission
-> Interns programme

Send your CV to joinus@applied.works