Second Draft is an independent consulting and design studio that turns data into stories — still, moving, and interactive — for the people who have to act on them.
What we provide ↓Static images.
Data, held still.
Editorial charts, infographics, and printable diagrams — pieces designed to be looked at carefully, not skimmed. The kind of artifact that earns a second read.
We treat each image like an essay: a clear argument, a chosen angle, and every element justifying its place on the page.
Animation.
Data, set in motion.
Some stories only land when they move. We animate data — explainers, scrollytelling, motion graphics — to show change, sequence, and consequence over time.
The output is a narrative the eye can follow: short, paced, and built so the most important moment is also the most legible.
Interactive design.
Data the reader explores.
When a story has more than one path, we build it as a tool. Explorables, dashboards, and live products that let readers ask their own questions and find their own answers.
The output is software you can hand off — not a prototype but a working artifact, designed to keep working long after the launch.
御連絡 — Get in touch
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