Industry

Data Journalist

Client

Urban journalist network

My Role

Research / Web Development

Timeline

2024/4-2024-5

Digital Nomads: Global Lifestyle Rise and Local Impact

This project is part of a data visualization course in collaboration with UJN, focusing on uncovering narratives within existing data. By blending data with journalism, it explores the growing presence of digital nomads and their impact on local communities, presenting findings in a compelling, report-style format.

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Overview

Challenge

Clarifying and Visualizing the Digital Nomad Impact

1.Clarify the ambiguous term "digital nomad" and its varying definitions. 2.Focus on key aspects: coworking spaces and micro apartments for a travel lifestyle. 3.Simplify wireframe design and consolidate complex ideas. 4.Create a clear, engaging narrative to visualize the impact of digital nomads on local communities.

1.Clarify the ambiguous term "digital nomad" and its varying definitions. 2.Focus on key aspects: coworking spaces and micro apartments for a travel lifestyle. 3.Simplify wireframe design and consolidate complex ideas. 4.Create a clear, engaging narrative to visualize the impact of digital nomads on local communities.

Solution

Scrolly Telling Journey with Illustrated Interface

We use a scrolly telling approach combined with an illustrated interface design to turn the website into an immersive journey. As users scroll, they follow the digital nomad’s story, exploring key themes and insights along the way. The design aims to create an engaging, visual experience that guides users through the narrative, making the story both interactive and visually compelling.

We use a scrolly telling approach combined with an illustrated interface design to turn the website into an immersive journey. As users scroll, they follow the digital nomad’s story, exploring key themes and insights along the way. The design aims to create an engaging, visual experience that guides users through the narrative, making the story both interactive and visually compelling.

Feature1

Scrolly-Telling Narrative

I structured the website as a journey, allowing users to explore the digital nomad story through seamless scrolling interactions.

Feature2

Illustrated Interface

I developed a unique visual style to enhance storytelling, making complex data more engaging and accessible.

Feature3

Seamless Data Integration

I utilized Datawrapper to create various data charts, ensuring that statistical insights are presented clearly and effectively to support the narrative.

Research

Story Discovery and Paper Review

We explored existing datasets to identify meaningful patterns and narratives related to digital nomads. To enhance the credibility of the findings, I conducted referencing academic papers, reports, and case studies that provide context and validation for the story.

Data Collection, Analysis & Visualization

We gathered and organized relevant data from multiple sources, ensuring its accuracy and reliability. By structuring the data into verifiable evidence, I was able to create clear, data-backed insights. Additionally, I used visualization tools like Datawrapper, D3.js and illustrations to present complex information in an accessible and engaging format.

Sketch & Earlier Wireframe

To define the visual style, I focused on balancing playfulness with clear data visualization. The initial wireframe had an overly colorful palette, which proved distracting and diluted the connection between the news content and data. To refine this, I simplified the color scheme, ensuring that visuals supported rather than overwhelmed the storytelling. The final design maintains an engaging illustrated style while keeping the focus on the seamless integration of information and data-driven insights.

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