The article recounts the author's unexpected journey from being primarily an information designer to becoming a columnist. After years at The Times, he returned for discussions about creating graphics for Opinion, only to be encouraged by the editorial staff to write introductory pieces for his charts. This moment transformed his professional identity, making him a public figure and presenting complexities, especially regarding his personal life as a bisexual man. The author reflects on the implications of this change and how it reshaped his career focus.
Becoming a columnist was a bit of a fluke for me, as I originally intended to remain an information designer, focused purely on graphics.
When I returned to The Times, they suggested I write introductions for charts, turning me from a private citizen into a public figure unexpectedly.
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