I’m a designer and artist formerly based in Atlanta and recently transplanted in Boston to begin a graduate degree in urban planning. I’ll be working on the design and development of structures / infrastructures that support diversity and density in our cities.
I enjoy people, carrying things, and am attempting to become something of an amateur cartographer. You can check out more of my work through my portfolio.
Cheers,
sk
May 16, 2012
Y’all, we did it!
We made and surpassed our goal on Monday morning. Everyone has been amazingly supportive, and we cannot thank you enough. I am ecstatic to continue working on this project, as well as having some time to get everyone some totes, buttons, and other Indonesian goods!
THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT SUPPORTED AND SHARED THE PROJECT.
There will certainly be much more news to come as Firm Foundation continues to unfold. Excited to keep sharing.
PS, we’ve still got 24 hours to go, so if you’re interested in contributing you can still sign-up for a Social Design Field Guide!
Also, our Kickstarter is now down to the FINAL WEEK of fundraising! If you were considering supporting our project on Social Design Field Guides, now’s the time.
Again, a huge thanks to everyone who has contributed and helped get the word out.
Simple animation to convey the Urban Launchpad’s concept of the Iterative City that uses data and visualization to inform and improve the planning process.
Polis is a collaborative blog about cities that brings together stories and ideas from locales across the globe. They bring perspectives on compact housing development, graffiti interventions, race, and foreclosure—just to name a few of the many urbanism topics they’ve addressed recently.
To learn more about Banjarmasin and it’s riverfront communities, check out our fieldwork video featured here.
Y’all, trying to outline ‘Dimensions of Visualization’ as a strategy for analyzing the effectiveness and purpose of representations of data.
Here’s how I’ve been defining them so far:
A visualization that makes use of the Spatial Dimension typically presents the orientation, proximity, directionality, overlap, or gaps of data points. Most often, spatial visualizations are possible through the use of coordinates or overlaying data on a map or diagrammatic abstraction of a place.
A visualization includes the Temporal Dimension when data is represented relative to a particular scale and interval of time. The full dimensionality is explored when data is not presented as a singular snapshot in time, but instead illustrates changes or patterns as continuous snapshots over time.
A visualization that incorporates the Compositional Dimension illustrates the constituent elements, make-up,configuration, structure, or framework of the subject of the data. An example is using icons for data points that illustrate what each data point might represent, rather than simply an abstract shape.
A visualization with a Behavioral Dimension demonstrates patterns through data that articulate activity, choice, conduct, or response of the subject.
A visualization employing a Characteristic Dimension moves beyond solely the composition of the data subject, but displays quality, grade, strength, or intensity.
A visualization that incorporates a Perspectival Dimension incorporates opinion, preference, opposition, or attitude, most often tied to survey data or polling.
I think this last one could use a different name, but I just can’t put my finger on it… any thoughts?
