Visualize your research.
Amplify your impact.

Transform complex research into visual tools that
captivate, engage, influence, and inspire.

Bring clarity to the complex.

Ambitious, cutting-edge research often encompasses multiple large data sets and complex models.

While an academic audience may understand your insights, most will not - or can not - invest the effort to apply the insights to their problems.

Our bespoke solutions translate your discoveries into environments that are easy to consume, addictively engaging, and compelling for audiences to share.

This level of clarity empowers your research to impact decision-makers and the public.

Amplify your impact with storytelling.

Humans are visual, storytelling creatures. Meet your audience where they are at.

We turn complex data sets into stories that resonate. Our visualizations don’t just present information—they craft a clear narrative that engages your audience, making your story relatable, actionable, and memorable.

By using storytelling, we help you communicate your findings effectively, ensuring your research inspires your stakeholders and drives meaningful change.

Beauty in every data point.

Beauty and function can coexist. When done right, it is addictively engaging. Our data visualizations are crafted with purposeful precision, ensuring that every design choice is informed by the data itself.

Each solution we create is a seamless blend of aesthetics and functionality.

Elegance is a cornerstone of our approach rather than a painful afterthought.

Our visualizations transform complex information into artful displays that not only inform but also inspire.

Technology that lasts.

Our solutions are built to last. Designed with responsiveness and future development in mind, our technology adapts to your evolving needs.

We ensure a relevant look that stays modern and functional, with low maintenance costs and easy client updates.

Every aspect of our technology is crafted for longevity, so you can focus on what matters most—your research, insights and impact.

Our technology philosophy follows the same recipe used to build our partner relationships: Build both to enable a successful partnership that drives impact and supports the long game.

I consistently get “wows” from people who visit our
Climate Vulnerability Index mapping tool for the first time
– Darkhorse did a brilliant job!

Dr. Weihsueh Chiu, Professor

How it works

1

Book your discovery.

We’ll explore your research, organization and values to see if we’re a good match. 

2

We’ll design, develop, and test.

Our rigorous process to design your custom world-class visualization begins.

3

We’ll lay out the scope.

Together, we’ll dig into your purpose, audience, and data. 
This helps determine the scope of work best suited for the success of your research.

4

We measure success.

Your success is our success.
We’ll help determine KPIs that measure the success of your new visualization.

Ready to transform your research?