Investor-Owned Utilities & Community Impact — Infographic
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Project Overview
Design of a data-driven infographic explaining how investor-owned utilities extract value from local communities. The piece was developed to support public education and advocacy by clearly illustrating the relationship between utility structures, rising energy costs, and profit flows to private investors.
Design of a data-driven infographic explaining how investor-owned utilities extract value from local communities. The piece was developed to support public education and advocacy by clearly illustrating the relationship between utility structures, rising energy costs, and profit flows to private investors.
Design Approach
A minimalist visual system using line-based icons and directional flows was employed to guide viewers through a complex economic model. Content was structured to clearly show cause-and-effect relationships—highlighting how community resources are diverted away from local reinvestment and environmental sustainability.
A minimalist visual system using line-based icons and directional flows was employed to guide viewers through a complex economic model. Content was structured to clearly show cause-and-effect relationships—highlighting how community resources are diverted away from local reinvestment and environmental sustainability.
Impact
The infographic helped make an abstract, technical issue accessible to a broad audience. Feedback from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance highlighted its effectiveness in clarifying the issue and supporting public-facing advocacy and engagement.
The infographic helped make an abstract, technical issue accessible to a broad audience. Feedback from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance highlighted its effectiveness in clarifying the issue and supporting public-facing advocacy and engagement.
Multidimensional Impacts of Migrant Debt on Reintegration
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Project Overview
Design of a data visualization summarizing a sub-regional research study on the impacts of migrant debt on reintegration outcomes in West and Central Africa. The infographic was developed to support stakeholder engagement by translating research findings into a clear, accessible visual format.
Design of a data visualization summarizing a sub-regional research study on the impacts of migrant debt on reintegration outcomes in West and Central Africa. The infographic was developed to support stakeholder engagement by translating research findings into a clear, accessible visual format.
Design Approach
The design system combined icons, structured layouts, and clear typographic hierarchy to organize complex findings across three dimensions: economic, social, and psychological impacts. Information was segmented to support rapid comprehension while preserving analytical depth for policy, donor, and program audiences.
The design system combined icons, structured layouts, and clear typographic hierarchy to organize complex findings across three dimensions: economic, social, and psychological impacts. Information was segmented to support rapid comprehension while preserving analytical depth for policy, donor, and program audiences.
Impact
The infographic was well received by research and program teams and used to support communication with partners and stakeholders. Feedback emphasized its effectiveness in clarifying complex findings and strengthening the presentation of evidence-informed insights.
The infographic was well received by research and program teams and used to support communication with partners and stakeholders. Feedback emphasized its effectiveness in clarifying complex findings and strengthening the presentation of evidence-informed insights.
Holly Jolly Christmas — Data Storytelling Infographic
Information is Beautiful Awards Submission
Project Overview
Conceptualization and design of an original data storytelling infographic for the Information is Beautiful Design Competition. The project visualized global violent incidents occurring on a single day in December 2022, using seasonal imagery to explore contrast, narrative tension, and audience engagement.
Conceptualization and design of an original data storytelling infographic for the Information is Beautiful Design Competition. The project visualized global violent incidents occurring on a single day in December 2022, using seasonal imagery to explore contrast, narrative tension, and audience engagement.
Design Approach
A deliberately ironic visual language was developed using holiday iconography within a winter landscape. Decorative elements symbolized both affected regions and victim counts, enabling the data to be experienced spatially and emotionally while maintaining visual cohesion and clarity.
A deliberately ironic visual language was developed using holiday iconography within a winter landscape. Decorative elements symbolized both affected regions and victim counts, enabling the data to be experienced spatially and emotionally while maintaining visual cohesion and clarity.
Impact
The project was widely shared within professional and peer networks and recognized for its originality and narrative approach. It demonstrates the use of design as a storytelling and engagement tool, capable of translating complex datasets into memorable visual experiences.
The project was widely shared within professional and peer networks and recognized for its originality and narrative approach. It demonstrates the use of design as a storytelling and engagement tool, capable of translating complex datasets into memorable visual experiences.
Holding on to Power — Governance Data Visualization
VisionAfrique
Project Overview
Conceptualization and design of a data visualization examining trends in presidential term extensions across multiple African countries. The infographic was developed to support policy analysis and public understanding by presenting complex constitutional and governance data in a clear, comparative format.
Conceptualization and design of a data visualization examining trends in presidential term extensions across multiple African countries. The infographic was developed to support policy analysis and public understanding by presenting complex constitutional and governance data in a clear, comparative format.
Design Approach
A timeline-based visual system was used to map presidential tenures over time, enabling clear comparison across countries. Color-coded indicators highlighted constitutional amendments and altered term limits, while restrained use of portraits supported recognition without overpowering the data. The design balanced neutrality, clarity, and visual impact given the sensitivity of the subject matter.
A timeline-based visual system was used to map presidential tenures over time, enabling clear comparison across countries. Color-coded indicators highlighted constitutional amendments and altered term limits, while restrained use of portraits supported recognition without overpowering the data. The design balanced neutrality, clarity, and visual impact given the sensitivity of the subject matter.
Impact
The infographic was positively received by analysts at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, who cited its clarity and effectiveness in communicating complex governance trends. It was shared internally and used to prompt discussion, demonstrating its value as a tool for analysis and informed dialogue.
The infographic was positively received by analysts at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, who cited its clarity and effectiveness in communicating complex governance trends. It was shared internally and used to prompt discussion, demonstrating its value as a tool for analysis and informed dialogue.
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