The Designer as Science Communicator

 
 
 

DATA VISUALIZATION

For this self-directed project, I wanted to work with data to create a thought-provoking infographic. Through information design, vast and complex datasets can be simplified into visuals for better understanding. Data visualization turns complicated information into meaningful visuals that are simple, clear, and reveal important patterns in behavior or trends which can aid decision making. Data visualization can bridge the gap in understanding between data, scientific analysis, and the general public. Everyone involved can explore complex information through these visualizations as a way to understand the stories conveyed within them.

 
 

CLIMATE CHANGE

I chose to create data visualization regarding climate change, as it is one of the most important factors that threaten our planet today. I believe that displaying this data in a simplified and informative manner can initiate thought and discussion pertaining to global warming and its effects on our planet. The data has been collected and analyzed from a summary report written by the IPCC–The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The IPCC consists of thousands of international scientists who review and assess the most recent scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant to the understanding of climate change.