GRAHAM
ROBERTS
EVP of Global Information Design. Operating at the intersection of journalism, technology, and storytelling.
The Philosophy
"Information design is a very human place, where we strive to understand the world around us, and to share that understanding in ever more efficient, effective, and engaging ways."
I have spent my career operating in this space, leading diverse teams to produce award-winning work across journalism, technology, marketing, and academia.
My expertise spans visual journalism, motion graphics, 3D visualization, spatial computing, and product design. In every role, my goal has been to challenge new creators in the field and elevate the standard for how complex information is communicated to global audiences.
Redefining Health Data
Strategy & Innovation
Havas Global Network
Currently, I serve as EVP of Global Information Design at Havas. We are building a new discipline focused on the complex, high-stakes world of health. Working with the world's most influential pharmaceutical and biotech companies, we explore how AI and emerging technologies can converge with human creativity to clarify critical health data for physicians and patients alike.
Google Brand Studio
Previously, I led digital design at the Google Brand Studio. My work focused on solving brand challenges through digital innovation, specifically using Search data to connect the dots between Google's mission and the cultural insights buried within the world's largest information engine.
Visual Journalism
A Decade of News
The New York Times
As Director of Immersive Storytelling, my career tracked the rise of digital platforms, exploring how integrated media could enhance the report.
I led projects ranging from Snow Fall (a Pulitzer Prize-winning exploration of digital storytelling) to motion-capture applications in sports. I also co-directed editorial for NYT VR, introducing millions to virtual reality, and led product efforts to bring Augmented Reality (AR) to the core news app.
Most recently, my work Why Notre Dame Was a Tinderbox was acquired by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) for its permanent collection, cementing the role of forensic visual journalism in design history.
"I live amongst the turkey and deer in the Berkeley Hills of California with my partner Jessica, our son Roman, and our bulldog Ralphie."