Onboarding to a big Shiny project? {shinyfa} is a new R package that gives developers a quick map of complex Shiny app directories—extracting reactive elements, render functions, and input bindings into a tidy summary. Whether you're consulting, joining a team, or cleaning up legacy code, {shinyfa} helps you navigate faster and smarter.

In this post, we walk through how nonprofits can dramatically expand their social impact by embracing interactive data storytelling—no PhD in data science required. Using the CT Priority Bird Species app as a real-world example, Jasmine Daly of Daly Analytics shares practical advice for turning messy spreadsheets into powerful, intuitive dashboards that inform, inspire, and mobilize. Learn why tools like R Shiny, thoughtful user design, and a little empathy can help your data tell the story it was meant to—and how even small organizations can start today.

At ShinyConf 2025, I had the joy of speaking to an audience of nearly 800 about what it means to design user-centric Shiny apps through thoughtful client conversations, intentional UI/UX strategy, and Gherkin-style user stories. In this post, I’m sharing a few takeaways from that warmly received session, along with free, customizable templates to help you bring a more human-centered approach to your own data products.

I’m excited to share that my open source R packages, {shinyLP} and {ttbbeer}, have officially hit 100,000 combined downloads!

We’re committed to helping our clients stay ahead of the curve by adopting the latest tools and technologies. Whether you’re looking to scale up your applications, create custom reports, improve your user experience, or explore AI integrations, we’re here to help in 2025 and beyond.

Incorporating strategic color design into Shiny app development is more than just an aesthetic choice; it’s an essential component of creating a cohesive, functional, and engaging user experience.