Meet our team
Beyond Words are creative pioneers in data visualization 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.
Aya Kudo
Senior Designer
Becca Muir
Director of Projects
Chris Hankins
Head of user experience
David Merson
Head of Client Relations
Harry Turner
Junior Data Journalist
Hayley Busby
Project Manager
Jamie Gilman
Art Director
Jonathan Crocker
Editorial Director
Kate Ashton
Creative Director
Paul Barton
Senior developer
Sam Shannon
Senior Data Journalist
Scott Reilly
Director, Beyond Words Studio US
Yanet Palo Sanchez
Junior Designer
Henry
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