The Next Opportunity for Data Visualization Specialists? NFTs.

Are Non-Fungible Tokens the answer for Digital Artists and Data Visualization Specialists creating art prints and framed art?

Aug. 21, 2021 by Robert Schaper

Visualizing Child Obesity in the UK

The latest obesity data from the national child measurement program (NCMP), overseen by Public Health England (PHE), highlights the "sticky-ness" of the socio-economic inequalities when joined with child poverty rates supplied by GST -- The key statistically significant observation of the correlation shows obesity in the most impoverished areas are more than twice their more affluent neighbors.

January 6, 2020 by Robert Schaper

Finding Cancer Causing Chemicals in Cosmetics Products

Starting in 2009, cosmetics companies started reporting details for any products developed using ingredients known for contributing to cancer or reproductive harm, a program managed by the State of California. This article explores the data trends and patterns, chemical prevalence, top offending companies, and category-level comparisons to understand where consumers might be at the most risk.

July 31, 2021 by Robert Schaper

Using QR Codes in Data Visualization for Impact and Utility

Using QR codes to support data visualization art prints can provide new opportunities for digital artists, especially those looking to print and display their work publicly. This article explores the best practices and concepts for implementing QR codes for use with printed, framed, or displayed data visualizations, as well as other creative use cases beyond pure digital art.

But first, what exactly is a QR code? They are everywhere, but what exactly do they do?

August 25, 2021 by Robert Schaper

Visualizing Broadband Access in Virginia, and Other Key Data Metrics

What's happening in Virginia? Visualizing key metrics for the Commonwealth of Virginia, including broadband access levels, school district broadband costs, and rates of veterans in poverty revealed problematic patterns for anyone without internet access during Covid-19 lockdowns. Especially concerning was the loss of resources for those in poverty, including internet-scarcity, hitting veterans and impoverished communities hardest in mid-2020, who lost access to internet-enabling services at public libraries, restaurants, cafes, and other public locations.

November, 17, 2020 by Robert Schaper