INFORMATION DESIGN
BRANCHES OF DEMENTIA
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I used information design to develop a way of displaying data on a specific topic.
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Adobe Illustrator
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October 2023
INFO
I went with a more organic and natural approach to the graphs’ elements. The gincko tree is one of the oldest species of trees, and its lasting resilience is reminiscent of the population most affected by dimentia— older adults. The graph’s shapes are inspired by the gincko leaf, which is particularly intriguing due to its unique features, like its many straight lines and symmetrical sides. I found that these features allowed for more data to be represented. The colors on this poster are drawn from the aging of foliage, and the muted appearance adds to the more somber and serious tone that I wanted. Lastly, I chose a more organic, natural typeface for the title and a serif typeface for the rest that would mimic the many pages of research on the topic.
Much of the imagery I found while researching the brain was digital-looking and computerized. But the brain is not a computer. It is more like a tree— constantly growing, changing, and being impacted by its environment.
USER-CENTERED DESIGN
BRANCHES OF HOPE
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I designed an interactive website to help inform the user on a specific topic.
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Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD
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December 2023
INFO
I chose to explore how potentially preventable risk factors affect the dementia epidemic. I researched how potentially modifiable risk factors might drive or moderate the increase in dementia diagnoses. This interactive website depicts the prevalence of each risk factor within its age group, its risk amount, preventative measures, and stories of real people affected. I wanted to take a gentle approach to the subject matter, using delicate graphics of leaves and branches. These branches spark hope as more research comes out on how we can take precautions to delay or diminish the onset of dementia in some cases.
