JS INTERFACES

Execution | Designed infographic concepts for editorial review - Created custom map with layered historical data points - Developed typography system separating primary data from interpretive notes - Iterated twice based on faculty feedback before final approval

Outcomes | Published Book - Client approved deliverables on first final submission - Established workflow for future commissioned research visualizations

Data Visualization

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY COMMISSION

Visual Translation of Academic Research for Book Publication Commissioned Project | 2024

Visual Strategy

Problem: Dense tables and paragraphs alienated general readers without sacrificing scholarly rigor.

Solution: Created hierarchical visual system balancing three priorities:

1. Accuracy — data integrity maintained through careful research review

2. Accessibility — visual hierarchy guides reader comprehension

3. Aesthetic cohesion — design elevated content without overwhelming it

Outcomes | Published Book - Client approved deliverables on first final submission - Established workflow for future commissioned research visualizations

The Challenge | A California State University nonprofit commissioned original data visualization to translate dense historical and economic research on Black American history into accessible visual formats for a scholarly publication.

Constraints | Complex academic research requiring visual simplification - Publisher specifications for print production - Sensitive subject matter requiring respectful representation - Tight deadline tied to publication schedule

Role: Solo designer | For full visual translation across 12-page book spread. - Translated 40+ pages of academic research into visual language - Designed infographic, custom map, and comparative data table systems - Collaborated with editor and publisher on production requirements - Delivered production-ready files meeting print specifications

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