Storytelling on Visual Cinnamon

Searching for Birds

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

“Searching for Birds” is an interactive data storytelling project created for Google Trends that transforms millions of search queries into a visually rich exploration of how people connect with birds. Combining Google Trends data with various public datasets, I designed a fully bespoke visual language of illustrated birds, playful metaphors, and custom interactive charts that invite users to explore patterns across nearly 700 species. It blends rigorous analysis, crafted illustration, and thoughtful UX to turn complex data into an engaging, memorable experience for both birders and anybody even remotely interested in birds.

Creating an interactive “exoplanets in orbit” visualization

Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Having enjoyed the process of explaining a visualization through Storytelling in my previous post about chord diagrams, I wanted to create another and try a slightly different approach. And give myself a new project to learn more about d3.js and JavaScript in general.

Using “Data Storytelling” with a chord diagram

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000

It’s been way too long since my last post. I wanted to create something to post, but a few rather busy projects at work and moving to a new home had a big impact on my creativity, as in, I was left with none…