Oftentimes it’s hard to comprehend the scope of things; with reference to our era of technology, this means the number of SMS texts sent a day for communication purposes, the number of airplanes that come into or fly out of the country – most of all, the strength of the human spirit and humanity. Aaron Kolin in his TED talk addresses such concepts and transforms data into visuals. We can see through his projects the power of communication and the potential that we have in all of us to change the world. Even if it is starting from our own communities.
“An interface can be a powerful narrative device. And as we collect more and more personally and socially relevant data, we have an opportunity, and maybe even an obligation, to maintain [our] humanity and tell some amazing stories.” – Aaron Kolin
It's unbelievably amazing how writing autobiographical information can lead to a life-threatening (not to mention eye-twitching) case of writer's block! This leaves me no choice but to do so in the most uncreative way one could proceed: in lists. Although, enumerating facts is arguably the most logical route, as Sherlock Holmes may express. It, however, does not wholly illustrate my passion for visual arts, travel, and - as speculated - my tendency to live in novels of brilliance. My quiet nature could rival that of Holmes when he withdraws into his depths, but my wonderment toward metropolitan cities such as London and Paris parallels Nick Carraway's as he plunges into the world of The Great Gatsby. But enough ranting about oneself! Please enjoy our articles and do not hesitate to leave your thoughts underneath - we love to hear from you!
