In the Form
- October 24 -
The animation ‘History of the Internet’ is an example of good animation design for cognition. It presents representational information that adheres to dual-coding theory, delivering both audio and visuals simultaneously. Its simple style does not offer sounds, visuals or complex technicalities when unnecessary. Also through offering this appealing demonstration of a complex subject the viewer is motivated to visualize the system of the Internet.
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The Growth of Walmart in America
This animated map demonstrates the growth of Walmart stores in America starting in 1962. It’s incredible to see some of the patterns emerging and the speed they advance from the 1970’s onwards. The animation can be viewed here.
- September 14 -
Using a mixture of animation and film styles this piece analyses what went wrong at Copenhagen creating awareness around the issue while offering potential solutions. Amazed how all the styles are so different yet it doesn’t feel disconnected and confusing.
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- September 7 -
This is so great. I’m not sure why… might be the swears. Anyway there is a whole heap of them on youtube
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- September 2 -
Beautiful graphics and impressive use of narrative with the teacher ‘Mrs Robinson.’ Maybe a little bit overboard on the ‘education will fix everything’ duplication spiral.
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“What distinguishes narrative is that it takes shape, in however attenuated a form, as a rhythm that ultimately springs from patterns implicit in human life and action.”
Where are you on the Global Rich List?
I recently attended Semi Permanent and had the fortune of seeing Nicolas Roope speak about his fantastic studio Poke. He talked about using ‘vanity’ or personal engagement in order to get people interested in a message. One of his examples was their Global Rich List site that aims to raise awareness about how fortunate some of us are if you look at income on a global scale. Through partnering with organisations they ‘want people to feel rich. And give some of their extra money to a worthwhile charity.’ This idea of giving people a personalized outcome as a kind of reward for their involvement seems extremely effective in generating interest. It can also be seen in their Skype Outside project and their Warholizer
