Baking Brilliance
Step into the delicious world of baking with our stunning visual showcase and insightful information about the Great British Bake Off.
The Journey
The Great British Bake Off is the ultimate baking competition where passionate amateur bakers battle for the title of the UK’s Best Amateur Baker. Over the course of 10 episodes, the series follow the contestants from young and old, from every background and every corner of Britain, as they face a series of increasingly challenging tasks to prove their baking prowess.
THE CHALLENGES
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Signature Bake
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The Bakers get to show off their tried-and-tested home-made bites.
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Technical Bake
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One basic recipe, with the same ingredients and instructions for all where the finished product is a result of the bakers' own expertise or a lack of such. Here is where the pressure really kicks in.
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Showstopper Bake
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Final challenge where the bakers are able to showcase their skill and talent. The judges are looking for the most amazing and elaborate creations – that better taste scrumptious as well.
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Winning Traits
Bottom Layer
Experience
Top Layer
Harmony of flavor & design
Middle Layer
Consistency in performance
To get to the top is not an easy fit. One needs to be a seasoned baker and show consistency in performance across each and every baking challenge. He or she also needs to be a master of bringing about the perfect harmony of flavor and design.
A deep dive into the data shows that the winners demonstrate consistent performance, ranking among the top in their craft.
The charts showcase these findings comparing the winners to the rest of the contestants.
Do demographics matter?
The data shows that most of the contestants are in their 20s and 30s.
Despite the larger numbers, these age categories tend to outperform the rest of the age groups.
% Winners
Number of Contestants
Number of
Winners
There is no gender gap evident in the data.
Both male and female bakers are represented fairly equally.
Bakers Occupation
The chart above shows the largest number of bakers come from Business & Administration closely followed by Education background. Healthcare and Science & Engineering tie for the 3rd spot.
Our Story
Olga Strubbe
Amateur Data Visualizer
Rhea Shukla
Visual Experience Designer
