Investor-Owned Utilities & Community Impact — Infographic
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Project Overview
Led the development of a data-driven infographic explaining how investor-owned utilities extract value from local communities. The piece translated a complex economic issue into a clear visual narrative to support public understanding and policy advocacy.
Led the development of a data-driven infographic explaining how investor-owned utilities extract value from local communities. The piece translated a complex economic issue into a clear visual narrative to support public understanding and policy advocacy.
Approach
Structured the information to show cause-and-effect relationships, guiding readers step by step through how utility ownership models affect local costs and reinvestment. The visual system was intentionally simple, using directional flows and restrained graphics to keep the focus on the argument, not decoration.
Structured the information to show cause-and-effect relationships, guiding readers step by step through how utility ownership models affect local costs and reinvestment. The visual system was intentionally simple, using directional flows and restrained graphics to keep the focus on the argument, not decoration.
Outcome
The infographic made a technical issue accessible to a broad audience and was cited by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance as an effective tool for public education and advocacy.
The infographic made a technical issue accessible to a broad audience and was cited by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance as an effective tool for public education and advocacy.
Multidimensional Impacts of Migrant Debt on Reintegration
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Project Overview
Led the development of a data visualization summarizing a sub-regional study on how migrant debt affects reintegration outcomes in West and Central Africa. The piece translated complex research findings into a clear visual brief for partners, donors, and program teams.
Led the development of a data visualization summarizing a sub-regional study on how migrant debt affects reintegration outcomes in West and Central Africa. The piece translated complex research findings into a clear visual brief for partners, donors, and program teams.
Approach
Structured the findings across three dimensions — economic, social, and psychological impacts — to make the analysis easier to absorb without oversimplifying it. Visual hierarchy and segmentation were used to support quick understanding while preserving analytical depth for professional audiences.
Structured the findings across three dimensions — economic, social, and psychological impacts — to make the analysis easier to absorb without oversimplifying it. Visual hierarchy and segmentation were used to support quick understanding while preserving analytical depth for professional audiences.
Outcome
The visualization was used in partner and stakeholder communications and was praised by research and program teams for clarifying complex findings and strengthening evidence-based discussion.
The visualization was used in partner and stakeholder communications and was praised by research and program teams for clarifying complex findings and strengthening evidence-based discussion.
Holly Jolly Christmas — Data Storytelling Infographic
Information is Beautiful Awards Submission
Project Overview
Developed an original data storytelling infographic visualizing global violent incidents occurring on a single day in December 2022. The project explored how narrative structure and visual framing can increase engagement with complex global datasets.
Developed an original data storytelling infographic visualizing global violent incidents occurring on a single day in December 2022. The project explored how narrative structure and visual framing can increase engagement with complex global datasets.
Approach
Built a visual narrative that contrasted seasonal imagery with real-world data to draw attention and sustain viewer interest. Information was organized spatially to allow readers to explore patterns while maintaining clarity and coherence across the dataset.
Built a visual narrative that contrasted seasonal imagery with real-world data to draw attention and sustain viewer interest. Information was organized spatially to allow readers to explore patterns while maintaining clarity and coherence across the dataset.
Outcome
The project was widely shared within professional networks and recognized for its originality, demonstrating how narrative-driven visualization can make complex data more engaging and memorable.
The project was widely shared within professional networks and recognized for its originality, demonstrating how narrative-driven visualization can make complex data more engaging and memorable.
Holding on to Power — Governance Data Visualization
VisionAfrique
Project Overview
Led the development of a comparative data visualization examining trends in presidential term extensions across multiple African countries. The piece translated complex constitutional and governance data into a clear visual analysis to support policy discussion and public understanding.
Led the development of a comparative data visualization examining trends in presidential term extensions across multiple African countries. The piece translated complex constitutional and governance data into a clear visual analysis to support policy discussion and public understanding.
Approach
Structured the information as a timeline to allow straightforward comparison across countries and over time. Color cues were used to highlight constitutional changes, while a restrained visual style maintained clarity and neutrality given the sensitivity of the topic.
Structured the information as a timeline to allow straightforward comparison across countries and over time. Color cues were used to highlight constitutional changes, while a restrained visual style maintained clarity and neutrality given the sensitivity of the topic.
Outcome
The visualization was positively received by analysts at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies and used internally to support discussion, demonstrating its value as a tool for explaining complex governance trends.
The visualization was positively received by analysts at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies and used internally to support discussion, demonstrating its value as a tool for explaining complex governance trends.
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