Branding By Eric Torres

 Data Visualization Inspiration Pick one exhibit and describe how it uses imagery to make its point? This exhibit uses imagery to further represent the use of dice in table top games. They utilize different die to show information related to the text that were being sent by each individual in the graphic. Additionally they utilize a d20 to put emphasis on the middle and subtly continue to use that icosahedron shape to further organize the information that they provided on the graphic. They utilize this to create a chart that is divided into many different sections and display information that happened at a certain time during the month displayed.  How does this inspire you to design your own data visualization? This inspires my own design for data visualization by making me think more about ways I can display information on a chart. I could potentially use a shape unique to money and economics or find a shape that is prominent through out that subject and utilize that to make ...

Cooper Hewitt Reflection I think the reason for this exhibit was to showcase the development of items in America. It showed the labor and effect that went into developing the items we use or consume. It additionally putting emphasis on the design of the item or the person how helps to develop the product.  I think one of the key images was the peeps on the conveyer belt. This is mainly because it showed the sheer size and production of something that is a staple to Easter here in the US. Additionally another one was the hat. This is because it shows the way products go from initial to final which I find really cool. One last one that I found really interesting was the one that showed the creation of the signs that go on trains. To New Yorkers, trains are a huge part of life and this allows for you to understand how the signs that we see a lot are created.  The structure my team made was made based on comfort and a place to relax. Each of us developed a things that we think wou...