link: https://www.quora.com/Who-are-the-top-data-visualization-bloggers
A few recommended blogger/writer/designers who leads the discourse in the dataviz world:
David McCandeless is one of the pioneers in innovative data journalism & visualisation of controversial social issues David McCandless
Gareth Cook is a writer and editor
Alberto Cairo who wrote “The Functional Art” is a writer and editor
Steven Heller who worked at NYT as their Art Director for decades and published widely on information design and dataviz Steven Heller : hellerbooks.com
Nathan Yau’s blog is more focused on personal data FlowingData
Bill Shander who speaks about data storytelling Rock the VizComm – Learn data storytelling, data visualization and information design in small in-person workshops with Bill Shander.
Dona Wong who specialises in financial data visualization Dona Wong
Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic whose blog “storytelling with data” is now very popularBlog
Nicolas Feltron’s annual report is widely know for stunning visualization of personal data Feltron.com
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