This year I’ve found a lot of inspiration in various forms. There are so many professionals doing incredible things that I thought I’d create a special post to wrap up the year. I have something from out there, something from a colleague, something in paper, something of my own, something I found on social media, something from someone I admire and something that was recommended to me.

Here’s a little of that inspiration:

A little something from out there:

Reuters: Scammed into scamming.

The composition of this piece not only captivates the viewer’s attention but also employs an unconventional format reminiscent of a comic strip. The narrative is compelling, effectively eliciting empathy for the individuals ensnared in this perilous predicament. Beautiful work to tell the horrors of abduction and scamming in a powerful way.

A little something from a colleague:

Francesca Paris, The New York Times.
Can you stop an outbreak of a contagious disease?

This piece successfully explains how quickly the dissemination of outbreaks can be under specific conditions. Unlike conventional explainers, it provides interactive simulations where you can edit the data and understand the effects in the outbreak, enabling a deeper comprehension of infectious diseases, vaccines, and related intricacies.

A little something in paper:

The Washington Post: How AI is changing 700 professions -And maybe affecting yours

The topic is spicy and trendy. There’s an interactive version of the piece to explore some of the data, but I think the print is a great solution, great design to focus on the big picture. I think paper can make us better editors because of the nature of having limited space.

A little something from my own stuff

Funtography: How helicopters sketch-out Manhattan

That week when helicopters stopped to sketch out Manhattan in the skies of NYC 

A little something I found on social media

Scott Reinhard: Wind gust speed for October 2025

Scott always does very interesting things; this year he has posted many alternative ways to visualize winds, temperatures, and other atmospheric conditions in a really interesting way. Check this set of spheres driven by wind.

A little something from someone I admire

Volkskrant: One world, infinite projections

This project is exquisitely designed; every map, animation, and illustration is simply brilliant. The piece explains the details behind the distortions and biases in cartography within the framework of the African Union’s demand and initiative to promote maps that better reflect scale and proportions.

Graphics by Volkskrant.

A little something that was recommended to me

The Straits Times: Inside the confusing world of women’s clothing sizes

I asked colleagues for a little something (graphics/dataviz) they remember from 2025. Among the responses I received was this piece from the Straits Times, a very interesting analysis of women’s clothing sizes. To be honest, we’ve all been confused by clothing sizes at some point. A brilliant blend of graphics and personal experiences, wrapped in a highly engaging narrative. This piece is well worth reading again.

What other memorable pieces from 2025 do you remember?

Happy holidays!