Munus Shih

Image of The Studio: Data Designer

Data Visualization, Generative Design, Website, 2023 — 2024

The Data Designer is a mobile-first interactive survey that I designed and co-developed for the 2023 AIGA National Conference in New York.

Participants would go through a series of questions about their experiences and opinions on the current design landscape, and generate a bespoke animated data visualizations about their view on design and share with friends. Building on the original Image of the Studio identity from ten years ago, the tool adds a touch of science-lab flair, using interactive surveys to create a personalized journey through today’s design landscape.

Since its debut, hundreds of graphic designers have engaged with the website. The subpage Data Visualizer providing a real-time interactive view of all collected data, offering unique insights into the breadth and depth of the NYC design world.

Collaborators

Richard Lehmann

Ross Luebe

Matt Owens

Allison Connell

Recognitions

There’s also a consolidated data viz that archives all of the data points.

The project was made in response to the pandemic and the freelancing shift in the current design landscape.

Participants’ answers influence the cubes’ amount, color, size, and gravity — for example, here preferring in-person work increases gravitational pull.

At the end of the survey, a personalized data visualization is generated in the browser, ready to download and share.