storytelling with data podcast: #95 Structure Liberates – Why Your Data Needs a Style Guide with Maxine Graze

Episode 95 of the storytelling with data podcast podcast, hosted by storytelling with data, titled "storytelling with data podcast: #95 Structure Liberates – Why Your Data Needs a Style Guide with Maxine Graze" was published on February 9, 2026 and runs 46 minutes.

February 9, 2026 ·46m · storytelling with data podcast

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Summary

How do you ensure your data visuals are consistently effective—and on brand? In this episode, SWD data storyteller, Simon Rowe chats with Maxine Graze, Senior Data Visualization Engineer at King, about the process of building data visualization style guides. They explore why “structure liberates,” how to balance aesthetics with usability, and why stakeholder feedback is critical. Whether you're designing for dashboards or decks, you'll walk away with ideas on how to bring clarity and consistency to your data storytelling.Related Links:datavizstyleguide.com – Explore open-source data visualization guidelinesBetter Data Visualizations by Jonathan Schwabish – The book that sparked Maxine’s journeyStorytelling with Data Resources – Tools, tips, and templates from the SWD team

Episode Description

How do you ensure your data visuals are consistently effective—and on brand? In this episode, SWD data storyteller, Simon Rowe chats with Maxine Graze, Senior Data Visualization Engineer at King, about the process of building data visualization style guides. They explore why “structure liberates,” how to balance aesthetics with usability, and why stakeholder feedback is critical. Whether you're designing for dashboards or decks, you'll walk away with ideas on how to bring clarity and consistency to your data storytelling.

Related Links:

datavizstyleguide.com – Explore open-source data visualization guidelines
Better Data Visualizations by Jonathan Schwabish – The book that sparked Maxine’s journey
Storytelling with Data Resources – Tools, tips, and templates from the SWD team

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