Meet our team
Beyond Words are creative pioneers in data visualisation and information design.
We are a multi-disciplinary team of journalists, researchers, designers and developers. We’ve been making data visualizations for the past decade and creating stories that connect with people for more than 20 years.
Rebecca Conroy
Co-founder and managing partner
As managing partner, Rebecca oversees the studio’s operations, strategy and clients.
Previously co-founder of Information is Beautiful Studio and Chief Operating Officer for BBC.com, she brings extensive experience of delivering complex pioneering digital projects on time and on budget.
Duncan Swain
Co-founder and creative partner
An award-winning Creative Director, Duncan’s experience in journalism, design and digital underpins the studio’s pioneering creative vision.
Previously co-founder of Information is Beautiful Studio and Creative and Editorial Director at BBC.com, he is also Visiting Fellow at University of the Arts London.
Becca Muir
Project Manager
Calum Hale
Senior Designer
Chris Hankins
Head of user experience
David Merson
Senior Project Manager
Ella Hollowood
Data Editor
Isabel Beard
Senior Designer
Jamie Gilman
Senior Designer
Jonathan Crocker
Editor
Kate Ashton
Design Director
Richard Pullinger
Technical Director
Scott Reilly
Senior Data Analyst
Moose
Studio dog