Dear Data
Data-driven visual story telling
The objective of this exercise was to learn how to collect information about different users, so what would be better than starting at home a.k.a knowing your friends?
Students were asked to write postcards to each other consisting of data visualizations based on personal data. These post cards will define different aspects of your partner’s identity and would educate you partner about who they are as a person. Tracking personal data around a vague topic can be scary. An easy way to start is by asking a question.
Inspired by: www.dear-data.com
Below are some of the projects executed by students of this course.
Course Name: Interaction Design
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For example, you can start by setting up your main question:
How much of my time do I spend listening to songs?
What are the songs I listen to?
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What time of day do I listen?
For how long do I listen?
Where am I when I listen?
What genre of songs do I listen to?
How do they make me feel?
While listening, do I get distracted at any point?
The questions you ask are up to you!
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The front of your postcard should only feature the visualization.
On the reverse, include a legend to explain your work.
You can use any shapes, colors, or materials you want, just as long as it fits on a postcard. But be creative! Can you move beyond a bar chart?
Project by: Saud Khan - Interaction Design
