The Pudding: Visual essays that explain culture with data

The Pudding is a digital publication that explains ideas through long-form, interactive stories built on data. Subjects range across film, music, language, sports and culture. Each piece is a one-off with its own design, so there is no template; you scroll, and the charts and visuals respond.

That variety is the draw. One story might analyze lyrics, another dialogue in movies, another how people use language. Because each is custom built, the best are a treat to read and sometimes a little ambitious.

It works on phones and desktops, and most pieces take longer than a quick glance, so set aside some time. Pick the one with a title that makes you curious. Related: /site/information-is-beautiful and /category/data-viz. Plan on plenty of time, since it is a genuine rabbit hole.

Tips for getting the most out of it

Scroll slowly; the graphics respond as you go.
Pick topics you already care about.
Pieces vary in length, so check before you commit.

Questions about The Pudding

What is The Pudding?

The Pudding is a digital publication that tells data-driven stories through interactive, scrolling articles. Plan on plenty of time, since it is a genuine rabbit hole. It works on phones. You can find it at pudding.cool, and we check the link daily.

What kinds of stories does The Pudding publish?

It publishes visual essays on topics such as film, music, language and culture. Each is individually designed, so every story looks and works a little differently. Plan on plenty of time, since it is a genuine rabbit hole. It works on phones.