I am an award-winning data visualization and information designer with 17 years of experience, dedicated to turning complex information and data into clear, effective and compelling visual experiences. My work spans data visualization systems, editorial design, and interactive storytelling for journalism, science communication, and public-interest projects, including books, websites and motion graphics.

Fabian Lang

I am an award-winning data visualization and information designer with 17 years of experience, dedicated to turning complex information and data into clear, effective and compelling visual experiences. My work spans data visualization systems, editorial design, and interactive storytelling for journalism, science communication, and public-interest projects, including books, websites and motion graphics.

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I am an award-winning data visualization and information designer with 17 years of experience, dedicated to turning complex information and data into clear, effective and compelling visual experiences.

My work spans data visualization systems, editorial design, and interactive storytelling for journalism, science communication, and public-interest projects, including books, websites and motion graphics.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Author, Data designer at Independent / Self-employed
January 1, 2025 - Present
Author of a data visualization book project 'Visual Globalization'; Data analysis, data visualization and information design; Editorial design and book design for a University of Geneva project on global visual phenomena.
Author, Researcher, Data analyst, Information designer at Self-published / Swiss Mountains project
December 31, 2024 - October 16, 2025
Infographics book: Swiss Mountains – 100 infographics with foresight; Visual exploration of current and pressing issues surrounding the Swiss mountains; Data research, analysis, storytelling, copy writing; Creation of data visualizations, cartography and infographics; Book concept, design and layout.
Scriptwriter, Science communicator at University of Vienna
December 31, 2023 - October 16, 2025
Web comic Catching Magnons: Concept, script writing, directing; Interactive web comic portraying the multifaceted reality of experimental research.
Information & motion designer at Visuals Team at Neue Zürcher Zeitung
December 31, 2018 - October 16, 2025
UI design for data visualization and editorial tools; Animation of explainer videos as part of the Vienna-based motion design team.
Data designer, Front end developer, Art director at NZZ Österreich
December 31, 2017 - October 16, 2025
Network Austria: Design and development of a database/visualization web application mapping Austria’s 1,000 most influential people, their careers, and networks; Production of interactive features and animated explainer videos; Concept and UI design for the online publishing platform in coordination with the NZZ in Zurich.
Co-founder, Head of development, Art director at DOSSIER
January 1, 2012 - Present
Investigative news organization; Development of interactive data visualizations to make data-driven journalism accessible to users; DOSSIER: Sources: design and development of a web database for journalistic sources; Speaker at industry events; Animation of explainer videos.
Co-founder, Creative director at DERGESTALT
January 1, 2010 - Present
Design studio; Lead a network of freelancers on digital and print design projects; Data visualization system for Swiss NGO Public Eye; Production of interactive features and animated explainer videos; Editorial design.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education