@BSpraggon

Interactive designer, data visualiser, illustrator, visual storyteller for @abcnews. https://xitter.cf/t.co/Nvap2iENTQ…. Comments are my own.

 Brisbane, Australia
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Joined November 2013
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Really proud to see that our project has won bronze in the Science, Technology & Health category of the @infobeautyawards this year. Congrats to all the winners and finalists! informationisbeautifulawards… #IIBAW2023 @DataVizSociety #iibawards #datavisualization

Wrenching open the black box

Algorithms are an increasing part of our everyday lives. They are constantly making decisions about us, yet they rarely explain their reasoning. In this st...

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Troy Hunt
@troyhunt17 May 2023
Over the last few months, I’ve been working on a little project with the ABC here in Australia to help people visualise their exposure in data breaches. This has just gone live today and I reckon they’ve done an amazing job, check it out: abc.net.au/news/2023-05-18/d… – at Gold Coast, Queensland

Find out what data is available about you online — but be warned, it might feel a little creepy

Have you ever wondered how much of your personal information is available online? Here's your chance to find out.

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If you like making + explaining things with viz🎨, come join our creative, fun and super talented team! #Journalism
Reuters Graphics@ReutersGraphics9 Feb 2023
👋 You follow us. Why not join us? If you can make the map, visualise the data or illustrate the point, we're looking for someone to join our graphics desk covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Read more and apply within: ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ jobs.thomsonreuters.com/job/…
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Had a lot of fun working on the visuals for this piece with @FellJulian & @mattliddy. There's something about the perfection of a simple black box that's really satisfying to create. abc.net.au/news/2022-12-12/r…

There is a decision being made about you in this box

As algorithms make decisions about more and more parts of our lives, there are creative ways to seize back some control.

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Julian Fell@FellJulian2 Jun 2022
I'm working on a story about the NSW Private Rental Subsidy program for @abcnews. I want to know whether it's fair and easy to navigate, so if you've got something to share, fill out this survey: forms.office.com/r/d0xCYv4YW…
Are you on the waiting list for public housing? We'd love to hear from you for a story we're working on.

ALT Are you on the waiting list for public housing? We'd love to hear from you for a story we're working on.

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RIP Vangelis. People point to Chariots of Fire as his masterwork but it will always be the Blade Runner soundtrack for me. What a creator. I mean, just listen to the power of this youtube.com/watch?v=Dwbr9EL0… #VangelisRIP

Tales of the Future (9) - Blade Runner Soundtrack

Ninth track from the Blade Runner Soundtrack, by Vangelis

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The election map has never looked so hexy. abc.net.au/news/2022-05-20/f…

The Australian election map has been lying to you

We decided to redesign the election map from the ground up — not just for the fun of it, but because it can help us all understand the election a bit better.

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Joy Roxas@joyroxas_83 May 2022
🚨 Job Alert @BBCNews We're looking for a Designer to create news graphics, UX for storytelling formats & features and to help our global hub designers! 🗓️ Apply by 9 May: careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs…
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Tyson Evans@tysone2 Feb 2022
We’re hiring a journalist who can code to help make @nytimes visual and interactive experiences more accessible to those who rely on assistive technologies such as screen readers. Reach out if you’re interested nytimes.wd5.myworkdayjobs.co…
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We're hiring! We're looking for a talented UX/UI Designer to help us out with some exciting new projects. Check out the role and get in touch. smallmu.bamboohr.com/jobs/vi…
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Annika Blau@annika_blau7 Mar 2021
What’s your unpaid labour worth? This interactive data story brings together 14 yrs data and ~500 stories. I’d love you to take a look for #IWD. Thx 2 ABC readers who spoke & Story Lab stars @BSpraggon Emma Machan, Colin Gourlay @mattliddy @CristenTilley abc.net.au/news/2021-03-07/i…

Who does the most around your home? Now you can calculate it

Each week, you perform hundreds of dollars worth of work "off the clock". See what it's really worth.

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This is wild! The @abcnews app shot to number one in the Australian App Store yesterday, apparently thanks to FB, who own the next 4 top apps in the list…
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Huge news - probably the biggest announcement we've made since establishing NIghtingale: in 2021 we will add a Print format!!!! Read all about it here and PLEASE SHARE! Woohoo! medium.com/nightingale/the-f…
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Griffith University: Save our Studios! - Sign the Petition! chng.it/YLMmcgtQ via @ChangeAUS
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Heard of 'pumping & dumping'? It's a by-product of #COVID19 & it's costing amateur traders big-time. If you're thinking of dabbling, read @l_deveridge's excellent (made from scratch) multimedia report, first! Ping @mattliddy @bspraggon @data_by_conrad centralnews.com.au/2020/10/2…
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Today's the day! 🌞 Have questions about getting a job in journalism? Get them answered by our amazing panellists at 6 pm tonight! Simply register (link in bio) to get your free ticket and zoom link. Hope to see you… instagram.com/p/CEP_kJXhCqt/…
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- @Jodan_Perry, Host and Producer at NITV, SBS - @lukestacey_ , Michael West Media - @NourHaydar, Political Journalist at ABC News
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The panellists you’ll be hearing from are: - @AmberMaySchultz, Investigative Reporter at Crikey INQ -@BSpraggon , UX / Design and Visual Storytelling at Digital Storytelling Unit, ABC News Online - @EmmaGillman3, Editorial Assistant at Mamamia
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Journalism is going through rapid, disruptive change. So, what does the future hold for a career in Journalism? To answer this question, UTS Journalism Society is hosting an industry panel session on ‘How to Score a Journo Job’.
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Burning desire to understand how all the potential covid treatments actually work and what their chances of success are? 🦠🧬🔬🧪💉🧫🧴💊mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-… Also, this was my last chance to collaborate with the amazing @CathHanrahan1 before she leaves us for new adventures!

Outwitting the virus — the treatments that just might do it

With no vaccine within sight, is there another way to beat coronavirus? Here's the story of the quest to find a life-saving treatment.

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