ESP Biography

The amount of data in our world is continually increasing. Good visualization of complex data aids understanding and comprehension. This class will be a fun introduction to creating beautiful, informative and interactive data visualization. We will learn how humans process and perceive visual information/images. We will also explore design principles, good design practices for visualizations, and various visualization tools used in various fields, and we will put them into practice for our own mini projects. A small studio-based, interactive session that combines programming, data science and graphic design, the class will be a fun and educational experience for those who want to learn more about visualization in the age of Big Data!

Icons have become a universal language, used in a variety of locations from mobile apps, products to websites. Designers and illustrators need to be able to concisely communicate an idea in a very small illustrations. We will cover design principles and the process of creating clear and visually-appealing icons in a fun hands-on workshop format. Students will brainstorm/sketch ideas and illustrate icons in an interactive session, guided by various examples and feedback.

The amount of data in our world is continually increasing. Good visualization of complex data aids understanding and comprehension. This class will be a fun introduction to creating beautiful and informative data visualization. We will learn how humans process and perceive visual information/images. We will also explore design principles, good design practices for visualizations, and various visualization tools used in various fields, and we will put them into practice for our own mini projects. A small studio-based, interactive session that combines programming, data science and graphic design, the class will be a fun and educational experience for those who want to learn more about visualization in the age of Big Data!