Master Graduation Project
‘Air Quality Sculptures’ is a design research project that explores data physicalizations as communication medium in the context of air quality data. The research aim is directed to the inherent qualities and the overall expressiveness that is recommended for a data physicalization in favor of apparent communication. The proposed Air Quality Sculpture aspires to give expression to the abstract and intangible qualities of air. The sculpture and the other prototypes explored within this research are materializations of abstract data that have both functional as artistic elements to it. The information is enclosed in a decorative aspect that is relevant for whoever may receive it. This practice led design research project follows a research-through-design approach. It explores the expressiveness and inherent qualities the research artefact requires for clear communication of indoor air quality data.
HOW TO MAKE THE INTANGIBLE TANGIBLE?
