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A leading data design studio.

We work with people tackling the most pressing issues of our time, to make a positive impact with the data and knowledge they hold.

Data design strategy

We conduct workshops and deep research to formulate data design strategies that bring about meaningful change.

Data visualisation

Our award-winning data visualisation work creates a clear, shared understanding of complex topics.

User-centred design

Our approach is grounded in inclusive design, placing importance on solving problems with the audience in mind.

Interactive stories

Through interactive content that puts individuals at the heart of the story, our work encourages people to share knowledge with others.

Our team are experts in strategy, inclusive design, data visualisation, and technology.
Leon French
Designer
Paul Kettle
Founder & CEO
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Richard Males
Development Director
Tom Stobbs
Head of Finance
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Marco Bernardi
Head of Design
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Radhita Jain
Designer
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Grace Treacher
Designer
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Hannah Foulds
Head of Strategy & Partnerships
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Charlotte Mitchell
Senior Project Manager
Hugues Quesnel
Senior Developer
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Joe Sharpe
Founder & Executive Creative Director
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Valentina Santolini
Midweight Designer
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Jakub Staniszewski
Midweight Developer
Mandy Doran
Head of Production
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Callum Strachan
Design Director & Technologist
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Leon French
Designer
Paul Kettle
Founder & CEO
LinkedIn
Richard Males
Development Director
Tom Stobbs
Head of Finance
LinkedIn
Marco Bernardi
Head of Design
LinkedIn
Radhita Jain
Designer
LinkedIn
Grace Treacher
Designer
LinkedIn
Hannah Foulds
Head of Strategy & Partnerships
LinkedIn
Charlotte Mitchell
Senior Project Manager
Hugues Quesnel
Senior Developer
LinkedIn
Joe Sharpe
Founder & Executive Creative Director
LinkedIn
Valentina Santolini
Midweight Designer
LinkedIn
Jakub Staniszewski
Midweight Developer
Mandy Doran
Head of Production
LinkedIn
Callum Strachan
Design Director & Technologist
LinkedIn Instagram Website

Data design excellence since 2005.

2005

Open for business at 5 Hoxton Square, 24th February 2005
2010

Award winning infographics for The Times iPad Edition
2011

North Pole expedition data tracker for Ben Saunders
2012

Realtime energy dashboard for EDF and London 2012

Design system for leading CX platform Genesys Cloud
2013

6 million views in 24 hours for the BBC Class Calculator
2014

R&D project mapping live stages of the Tour de France in 3D
2015

10th birthday team outside 5 Hoxton Square, London
2016

Move next door to 6 Hoxton Square
2017

Tribes of Europe achieves 80,000 views in its first month
2018

Chapter artwork for the Black Mirror book

Policy tracker for the Green Economy Coalition
2019

Launch of our chart authoring tool, Applied Charts
2020

After 16 years in Shoreditch, we move to Somerset House
2022

Launch of our monthly newsletter Rows & Columns
2024

AW springboard initiative
2025

Applied Works 20 year team photo

We encourage collaborations through R&D, teaching, workshops and events.


We’re always looking for talented people to join our team.

Current openings

We're not currently looking to hire for any specific roles but we're always looking for talented people to join our team and expand our network. So if you think you'd be a good fit, then we'd love to hear from you — you might be exactly what we need!

Send your CV to careers@applied.works