Reposted by BenEmily @emilydawn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026@hockeyviz.com I found some beautiful data viz for you 7142331025
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Just realised I still haven't seen the second series! 220
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 24/09/2026To be honest I'm not one for glorifying learning being a chore. But yeah, I definitely don't like the whole concept of learning better prompts etc. I think using AI to find answers to pretty niche problems whilst learning is very effective however. 130
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I also think that when learning about using AI in analytics, what is overlooked is how to learn for ourselves using AI. How can AI help teach me learn a skill faster than I would have learned it a year, two years ago. 250
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 23/09/2026If two people have comparable AI skills but one person has better code or process knowledge, they will produce better work. Whatever time we can now save using AI, that time is spent checking output and project managing. 240
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The message I think is important is that a good understanding of whatever you're working on is still a requirement. Working with AI tools is a requirement at this point, but knowing the code / process / business is still vitally important for your output. 250
Reposted by BenData Rocks @t.datarocks.co.nz · 23/09/2026Sadly true. And this has driven many talented people out of the field too. 1121
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This is a generalisation, however, the data industry is an embarrassment. The willingness we have displayed to relinquish our knowledge, skills, and critical thinking is worrying at best, but closer to truly pathetic. I'm struggling to comprehend how bad it has become in such a short space of time. 4233
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Not enough people are talking about the rise of shit cartoons posted on social media. People who overuse AI are seemingly deeply unfunny. 480
Reposted by BenDr. Bourbonstein Ph. D @drbourbonstein.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The "how much do you like dogs" chart we all needed. 221091365
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Fully grown adults not understanding the difference between Socialism and National Socialism is actually shocking, given that they could overcome their ignorance within five minutes through a search and some reading. 030
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 04/09/2026I managed to get in a midweek paddle on Wednesday and enjoyed a nice relaxing sunset in the kayak. #Berlin 050
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Yeah, I also always said Yo-seh-might. It's one of those things I can't change, I would have to go through intense exposure therapy to pronounce it correctly. 010
Reposted by BenAndy Kirk @visualisingdata.com · 25/08/2026The smoothed-brain bosses at newsrooms continue to make the dumbest calls by killing off some of the best talents they possess. Axios are the latest. Sad for all those in the team affected, hopefully they are snapped up by better employers very soon. 162
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 24/08/2026People who end every report name with "report" call ATMs "ATM machines." 490
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Back to school drone and action cam, for all of their educational needs. 031
Reposted by BenCathrine Wilhelmsen @cathrinew.net · 12/08/2026I'm so sick and tired of seeing YouTube thumbnails with exaggerated facial expressions and hand gestures. You're talking about tech, I KNOW you're not literally jaw-dropping over a new toggle button or whatever. Yeah, algorithms and clicks, I know. I'm just too old for this shit 😑 10473
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Kids playing with clay: 'Why is it so soft?' Me and my wife: 140
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Every time I use this report I feel it would be such an amazing project to sort out the report and model! 010
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Woah, it's going crazy on Bluesky! #TheVoid #BetterVoidThanSmeg 290
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 06/08/2026That's much appreciated for both the summoning and taking feedback! 040
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 05/08/2026The header icons are very often in the way of clickable elements. Very annoying. 4 decimal places, make it dynamic when the aren't required. Include a relative date filter on each page. Use page navigator instead of individual button for each page. 100
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Timepoints table needs a column just for time, not date and time, just time. Almost every visual has a shape as a background, text boxes instead of using visual titles etc. Far too many elements. ALL measures need measure descriptions shown on a glossary page. 100
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 05/08/2026I think this would be better if the formatting was custom based on the value. 120
Reposted by BenTim Bindas - MSFT @tbindasmsft.bsky.social · 05/08/2026@powerbiferrytales.bsky.social I'm the Engineering Manager for the team that builds the Metrics App. I'll do my best to reply to the comments and route feedback to the appropriate teams. We definitely don't hate you guys. 121
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 05/08/2026You can definitley use Report Page Tooltips on other visuals too. Unless I am confused as to what you mean? 100
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Did the person who built the Fabric Capacity Metrics report actively hate data visualisation, and was the result an intentional hate crime against people who care about user friendly report design? 7171
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 01/08/2026I've learnt that the easiest thing is to let my wife pick exactly what she wants to watch, wait ten minutes until she is in a deep sleep then I can change to what I want to watch. 161
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Sorry Cathrine, hope it gets better quickly. Pleased you managed to enjoy the vacation in spite of the situation. 030
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Choosing something to watch with your sigot is a hilarious experience. 'I want to watch a comedy.' No No No No Not that No No No *Hands the remote over* 2 minutes later we're watching the popular comedy 12 Monkeys. 191
Reposted by BenJuuso Koponen @juusokoponen.bsky.social · 24/07/2026📊 My and @jhilden.bsky.social’s book has been out of print for some time, as our publisher closed down its general publishing arm. We are working on a 2nd edition, but it is not going to be ready anytime soon, so we’re making the current edition available as an e-book for €9.90. payhip.com/b/zbl43payhip.comData visualization handbookThe Data visualization handbook by Juuso Koponen and Jonatan Hildén is a practical guide for creating compelling graphics to explain and explore data. It is primarily aimed at designers, journalists, ... 44212
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Enjoying some beach whilst cosplaying as the man from Del Monte. 060
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 09/07/20261: Amazing punditry to state that you now believe a team in the quarter finals actually has a chance. 2: England will now get destroyed by Norway 210
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Driving home with a car full of sleeping people after a day spent in the outdoors is quite a wonderful feeling. 060
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Boo. We'll all miss the current too narrow bridge with the awkward narrow exit and the view of the bins in the Hof. 020
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 26/06/2026I don't like to speak on behalf of other people, but I really do feel that as close as possible to 100% of the population of this planet do not give a fuck about the Reflecting Pool. 230
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 24/06/2026static.klipy.comMan Fakes Tears with a BottleALT: Man Fakes Tears with a Bottle 010
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Apparently you can now watch 'Banana ball' live on Disney+. I wont stay up for World Cup matches, but you can guarantee I'll be staying up to find out what the hell this is! 010
Ben @dataferrytales.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Build an agent in the app that builds other agents in the app. 110
