Putting the Number into Perspective
When presented with quantitative data, the impact behind its' information is diluted by the lack of context given by the numbers alone. It is difficult to identify relationships between the message and the numbers. In order to represent the numbers in a more relatable light, visual solutions are needed. This series of squares present the numbers behind illegal immigration in the USA into better perspective.
Treating undocumented immigrants as numbers on a screen.
Perspective on the cost of apprehending undocumented immigrants.
Death toll along the Arizona border.
The numbers behind unaccompanied child immigrants.
Fact-checking political statements on immigration.
Building an "Easy" Path to US Citizenship
The last phase of this project was to "package" a concept behind illegal immigration. The path to US citizenship is a journey riddled with many pitfalls. There are a number of steps that an applicant must pass in order to be accepted as a naturalized citizen in the United States. In order to embody the difficulty that immigrant applicants face, a labyrinth game was created, where players navigate a marble through the possible failures one face when applying to be a citizen.
The last phase of this project was to "package" a concept behind illegal immigration. The path to US citizenship is a journey riddled with many pitfalls. There are a number of steps that an applicant must pass in order to be accepted as a naturalized citizen in the United States. In order to embody the difficulty that immigrant applicants face, a labyrinth game was created, where players navigate a marble through the possible failures one face when applying to be a citizen.
