We recently had the pleasure of collaborating with the Data Design + Art department at HSLU on a unique interdisciplinary project. Three talented students – Laura, Anna, and Vivienne – took on the challenge of transforming a year’s worth of phytoplankton and zooplankton data into an immersive artistic experience.
Working independently, the students began by aggregating the data at the class level and creating compelling visualisations. They then designed and built physical frames and meticulously stitched time series data into fabric, combining scientific precision with creative craftsmanship.
But they didn’t stop there: using cutting-edge tools, the team also developed a virtual reality experience that allows users to dive into a surreal, data-driven underwater world teeming with plankton.
We are incredibly impressed by the creativity, dedication, and skill these students demonstrated – and by the support and guidance they received from their instructors. This collaboration is a wonderful example of what happens when science meets design.
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