Unpacking the Ethics of Data Fusion
2024
UI, UX, Data Visualization
Role: Visual Interaction Designer. Creative Direction: Sergei Larionov.
Development: Kenton Powell. Project Management: Rebecca Ojala. Under the guidance of Partner Christian Marc Schmidt
APPROACH
- Partnered with Council researchers to translate abstract ethical concerns into narrative components.
- Used visual metaphors and motion to make technical concepts accessible.
- Built interactive elements that invite participation and reflection.
ROLE
- Visual design for the full web experience
- Collaborated with the vison and metaphor-driven UI featuring a Sankey diagram animated as fluid, fusing data bubbles
- Helped shape the storytelling flow and supported content modeling in collaboration with the Council team.
SOLUTIONA web-based storytelling experience featuring:
- A central animated Sankey diagram that visualizes how isolated data points converge to create new insights.
- Thoughtfully layered UI elements that walk users through the concept of data fusion
- Contextual sidebars and reflection prompts that explore legal, ethical, and cultural implications
IMPACTThe experience helped ground a complex issue in relatable, visual terms. It served as both a teaching tool and a conversation starter, expanding the audience's understanding of data surveillance and its role in shaping modern civic life.