Getting the right answer is half the battle.
Convincing someone to act on it is the other half.
We build data visualization tools that turn research findings into decisions, funding, and real-world change.
Trusted by organizations turning evidence into action around the world.
Trusted by organizations turning evidence into action around the world.
From complex data
to clear understanding
Turning evidence into action is not easy. Methods are complex, audiences are cautious, and static reports rarely reach the people who need them. These are the challenges our tools are built to solve.
Turning evidence into action is not easy. Methods are complex, audiences are cautious, and static reports rarely reach the people who need them. These are the challenges our tools are built to solve.
Clarity for Every Audience
Challenge:
Your findings matter, but somewhere between your methodology and your audience the signal gets lost.
What we solve:
We turn complex research into interactive tools that surface the insights each stakeholder cares about most.
Transparency That Builds Trust
Challenge:
Audiences are cautious. Many have seen research presented without transparency or context.
What we solve:
We design tools that build trust by making exploration simple and the underlying data easy to understand.
Insights That Stay Alive
Challenge:
Static reports and traditional dashboards bury what matters. Many tools spike at launch then fade quickly.
Solution:
We create visualizations that remain useful over time. People return, share, cite, and act on the insights.
Tools that change how research drives action
Tools that change how research drives action
Our visualizations turn complex evidence into tools that people return to, share, cite, and build on. They create new connections and reach new audiences as your work continues to spread and inform decisions.
Our visualizations turn complex evidence into tools that people return to, share, cite, and build on. They create new connections and reach new audiences as your work continues to spread and inform decisions.
Continues to help more than 50,000 communities understand and respond to climate risk.
Continues to attract national attention & informs public policy more than six years after launch.
Continues to attract national attention & informs public policy more than six years after launch.
Used nationwide to guide HIV prevention strategies and public health decisions.
Used nationwide to guide HIV prevention strategies and public health decisions.
Why organizations choose Darkhorse
1
Research grade rigor with design agency craft
We translate large and complex datasets into tools that are understandable, credible, and visually strong. Our work has been cited in Congress, covered by the New York Times, and used by millions.
2
Flexibility that respects your long term goals
We design for your audience and your environment. Every tool we build considers the realities of time, access, context, and user needs.
3
Reliable platforms without losing customization
Your tool remains clear and powerful long after launch because we design for durability, accuracy, and real world conditions.
4
A partner who protects your credibility
We advocate for clarity and truth in your data. Clients trust us with high stakes work because precision and integrity matter.
Why organizations choose Darkhorse
1
Research grade rigor with design agency craft
We translate large and complex datasets into tools that are understandable, credible, and visually strong. Our work has been cited in Congress, covered by the New York Times, and used by millions.
2
Flexibility that respects your long term goals
We design for your audience and your environment. Every tool we build considers the realities of time, access, context, and user needs.
3
Reliable platforms without losing customization
Your tool remains clear and powerful long after launch because we design for durability, accuracy, and real world conditions.
4
A partner who protects your credibility
We advocate for clarity and truth in your data. Clients trust us with high stakes work because precision and integrity matter.
Working With Darkhorse
Working With Darkhorse
What to Expect
Clear expectations for a smooth and thoughtful partnership.
Clear expectations for a smooth and thoughtful partnership.
Relationship
Collaborate with a partner who listens, asks clear questions, and brings clarity to your data and your goals.
Relationship
Collaborate with a partner who listens, asks clear questions, and brings clarity to your data and your goals.
Timeline
3-6 months
From discovery to launch
Timeline
3-6 months
From discovery to launch
Deliverables
A custom tool that reflects your research, serves your audience, and creates real impact.
Deliverables
A custom tool that reflects your research, serves your audience, and creates real impact.
PRICING
Budgets vary based on scope and audience needs.
Many clients begin with a smaller early stage project that builds support and clarity, then expand the work once the direction is clear.
PRICING
Budgets vary based on scope and audience needs.
Many clients begin with a smaller early stage project that builds support and clarity, then expand the work once the direction is clear.
What to Expect
Clear expectations for a smooth and thoughtful partnership.
Relationship
Collaborate with a partner who listens, asks clear questions, and brings clarity to your data and your goals.
Timeline
3-6 months
From discovery to launch
Deliverables
A custom tool that reflects your research, serves your audience, and creates real impact.
PRICING
Budgets vary based on scope and audience needs.
Many clients begin with a smaller early stage project that builds support and clarity, then expand the work once the direction is clear.
How to Get Started
A simple process that begins with a conversation.
A simple process that begins with a conversation.
1
Book a Discovery Call
We learn about your research, your audience, and the decisions you want to influence.
We will also be honest about whether a visualization tool is the right fit.
We learn about your research, your audience, and the decisions you want to influence.
We will also be honest about whether a visualization tool is the right fit.
2
Define the Roadmap
We define success, clarify scope, and outline timeline and budget. You always know what to expect.
We define success, clarify scope, and outline timeline and budget. You always know what to expect.
3
Launch with Impact
Your expertise and our craft come together to create a tool that is clear, credible, and influential.
Your expertise and our craft come together to create a tool that is clear, credible, and influential.
We take on a limited number of projects so your work receives our full attention.
How to Get Started
A simple process that begins with a conversation.
1
Book a Discovery Call
We learn about your research, your audience, and the decisions you want to influence.
We will also be honest about whether a visualization tool is the right fit.
2
Define the Roadmap
We define success, clarify scope, and outline timeline and budget. You always know what to expect.
3
Launch with Impact
Your expertise and our craft come together to create a tool that is clear, credible, and influential.
We take on a limited number of projects so your work receives our full attention.
Not ready yet?
Explore Our Thinking
Insights on research communication, visualization, and what creates real impact.
See Our Work
Tools across health, climate, education, public safety, and economic mobility.
Not ready yet?
Explore Our Thinking
Insights on research communication, visualization, and what creates real impact.
See Our Work
Tools across health, climate, education, public safety, and economic mobility.