EXPERIMENTS IN INFORMATION DESIGN — Week 5

Visualization (Part 1)

Task (Week 1)

1. Choose a dataset (one of the following):
   • 1000 Cameras Dataset
   • Academic Trends
   • K-Pop Astrology
   • Nobel Prize 1901–2020
   • Summer Olympics Medals
   • Titanic Dataset

If you feel comfortable, you can also use a dataset outside of this list.

2. Explore & clean the data

   • First pass with OpenRefine (or similar).

3. Quick visualizations

   • Generate first plots with RawGraphs.

4. Sketching (pen & paper)

   • Map data dimensions to visual elements.

5. Write a recipe

   • Step-by-step “from data to graphic.”

6. Tool reflection

   • Which tool might work for your final visualization?

7. Find references

   • Find one to three projects that are similar to yours. Describe how the mapping works. Try to find out which tools were used.

Deliverable

• Short documentation (PDF or scan): dataset choice, one RawGraphs chart, at least 2 sketches, 1 recipe.
• Bring to Week 6.

EXPERIMENTS IN INFORMATION DESIGN — Week 6

Visualization (Part 2)

Task (Week 2)
Produce your visualization idea using a tool of your choice.
Possible tools:

• d3.js
• TouchDesigner
• Illustrator
• Blender
• Pen & paper
• or another tool you decide on

Deliverable

• Final visualization (as image, PDF, link, or physical artifact).
• Short explanation (max. 150 words):
  • What question are you asking of the data?
  • Why did you choose this tool?
  • What mapping decisions did you make?