Max Graze

data designer

I and always on the lookout for intuitive to represent data and tell stories. Learn about what drives me, the breadth of my freelance work, and how we can connect.

Max Graze

about

Max Graze

I'm a Senior Data Visualization Engineer at King with a background as a researcher, and I’ve always thrived at the intersection of creativity and analytical rigor. My interdisciplinary experience equips me to approach data design from a human-centric perspective—pairing the precision of research with the flair of artistry and the ingenuity of problem-solving.

freelance

Workshops

Sharing knowledge is one of my favorite things, and I do so through hands-on workshops and teaching. Here’s a taste of what I offer:
  • Dataviz toolbox
    From hacking D3.js in a 3-part workshop for MICA’s data visualization graduate program to exploring low-code tools for dataviz (a crowd-pleaser at the Information is Beautiful Awards 2022), these workshops empower participants to build stunning visualizations with confidence. to low-coding with dataviz tools, a workshop prepared for Information is Beautiful Awards 2022

  • Sensory Sketching
    Co-designed with Jordan Wirfs-Brock , this workshop is all about getting creative and thinking outside the chart. From a half-day deep dive at CHI 2022 to a 45-minute whirlwind at DSxD Sensory Sketching helps participants flex their creative dataviz muscles in a fun, hands-on way.

Data Visualization Style Guides

I have a not-so-secret passion for consistency and process optimization, which naturally led me to dive deep into data visualization style guides. I co-maintain the Data Visualization Style Guide webpage alongside Amy Cesal, Jon Schwabish, and Alan Wilson, where we geek out on all things style-guide-related in bi-monthly meetings. I’ve created guides for organizations like King, Mural, Center on Rural Innovation, Aseda Sciences, and even myself! Crafting a style guide requires a mix of UX expertise and dataviz chops, and I’m always excited to help organizations and practitioners streamline their visual storytelling. If you’re looking to build or improve your own guidelines, I’d love to collaborate.
Contact me ⤵ maxene.graze@gmail.com