Data Visualization & Communication Projects
Effective data communication transforms complex information into clear, accessible, and meaningful visual narratives. These projects apply principles of data visualization, information design, visual perception, graphic design, cartography, and data storytelling to communicate environmental, spatial, and quantitative information. Through maps, charts, infographics, interactive visualizations, and scientific graphics, they demonstrate how thoughtful design can reveal patterns, improve understanding, support informed decision-making, and make technical and scientific information more accessible to diverse audiences.
The Fire Is Us
Wildfire Communication Through Data Visualization
Designed an educational infographic exploring relationships among wildfire, climate, ecosystems, and human land management. Synthesized research through information design, visual hierarchy, illustration, mapping, and science communication to create an accessible visual narrative. The project examines the ecological role of fire, the historical suppression of many Indigenous cultural burning practices, and contemporary prescribed burning as a land management strategy. Through maps, illustrations, and data visualizations, the infographic communicates interconnected perspectives on wildfire resilience, ecosystem stewardship, and environmental decision-making.
Data Visualization & Design: Information Design, Infographic Design, Visual Hierarchy, Typography, Graphic Design, Layout Design
Science & Environmental Communication: Science Communication, Environmental Communication, Data Storytelling, Public Education, Visual Storytelling
Environmental Themes: Wildfire Ecology, Indigenous Land Stewardship, Cultural Burning, Prescribed Fire, Forest Resilience, Climate Adaptation
Interactive Data Visualization with Flourish
Web-Based Data Storytelling & Exploration
Designed interactive data visualizations using Flourish to transform complex datasets into engaging, web-based experiences. Collected publicly available datasets from Canadian and U.S. sources, organized and prepared data in Microsoft Excel, and developed interactive charts, maps, and animations to communicate trends, patterns, and relationships. Applied principles of visual hierarchy, information design, and data storytelling to encourage exploration while improving the accessibility of quantitative information for diverse audiences. Published and integrated the visualizations into a Wix website to create an interactive digital communication experience.
Software & Tools: Microsoft Excel, Flourish, Wix
Data Management & Preparation: Data Collection, Data Cleaning, Data Organization, Spreadsheet Analysis, Public Data Integration
Data Visualization & Design: Interactive Charts, Interactive Maps, Data Visualization, Information Design, Visual Hierarchy
Data Communication: Data Storytelling, Digital Storytelling, Public Communication, Interactive Data Exploration
Web & Interactive Design: Web-Based Visualization, Wix Website Development, Interactive Content Integration, User Experience (UX)
Project Context: Originally developed through the University of Vermont's Data Visualization & Communication course (GIS & Data Communication Certificate) and later refined for my professional portfolio.