Make Techno Black Again

YEAR2024
PROJECT TYPEEditorial, Data Visualization, Print

FEATURED IN

Interlude Artists at Play: The 26th Thacher Art + Architecture Annual in the Thatcher Gallery (2024)

A two-page printed timeline spread visualizing a data snapshot on Black erasure in techno music culture. The design uses a techno-inspired color palette and editorial layout to reveal complex data in a compelling visual narrative.

THE BRIEF:

This project explores the ab
stract concept of time by translating temporal data into a visual representation designed for print.

Informed by TechnoMaterialism, the timeline presents a culturally significant narrative through clear and accessible design. The spread features a title, a narrative blurb, data citations, and a visual key, each element crafted to fit a magazine-style editorial format.

MY ROLE:

Data sourcing and research
Narrative concept development
Editorial and infographic design
Print layout and mockup creation

PROCESS HIGHLIGHTS:

Explored timeline representation, scale, and layout methods for editorial storytelling

Developed a color palette inspired by techno aesthetics for cultural resonance

Created sketches and wireframes to plan information hierarchy and flow

Produced print-ready files and mockups

DELIVERABLES:

Two-page printed magazine spread (8” x 20”)
Digital files in AI and PDF formats

Examples of process, from ideation and in Adobe Illustrator

Outcome:

The final design balances expressive data visualization with editorial clarity, enabling viewers to engage with a complex narrative through an accessible and aesthetically cohesive printed timeline. This project showcases skills in print design, data storytelling, and visual identity within an editorial context.