Data Visualization Process Book

sacred geometry exploring the yoga connection between mind, body, and spirit through Envisioning Information (MCD504 -1405 -CD) susan fireside

the series This series explores the connection between different aspects of yoga. Using data from multiple sources to tell a singular visual narrative, a system of 6 pieces were developed using sacred geometry as the basis for the grid system that is used to keep the work within the same parameters and allows the different subjects to have an additional level of connection.

Colors used are influenced by the vibrant palette from India, the country were the system of Yoga originated. Integrating different Mandalas within the title, each poster tells a different story.

http://www.mandalaproject.org/What/Main.html

yoga

sacred geometry

mandala

The classical techniques of

In sacred geometry, symbolic

The word mandala is from the

Yoga date back more than

and sacred meanings are

classical Indian language of

5,000 years. In ancient times,

ascribed to certain geometric

Sanskrit. Loosely translated to

the desire for greater personal

shapes and certain geometric

mean “circle,” a mandala is far more

freedom, health and long

proportions.

than a simple shape. It represents

life, and heightened self-

In the ancient world certain

wholeness, and can be seen as

understanding gave birth to

numbers had symbolic meaning,

a model for the organizational

this system of physical and

aside from their ordinary use

structure of life itself—a cosmic

mental exercise which has

for counting or calculating;

diagram that reminds us of our

since spread throughout the

plane figures, the polygons,

relation to the infinite, the world

world. The word Yoga means

triangles, squares, hexagons,

that extends both beyond and

“to join or yoke together,” and

were related to the numbers

within our bodies and minds.

it brings the body and mind

were thought of in a similar

Describing both material and

together into one harmonious

way, and it is thought, carried

non-material realities, the mandala

experience. The whole system

even more emotional value

appears in all aspects of life: the

of Yoga is built on three main

than the numbers themselves,

celestial circles we call earth, sun,

structures: exercise, breathing,

because they were visual. The

and moon, as well as conceptual

and meditation.1

term Sacred Geometry has

circles of friends, family, and

come to be known an art form,

community.

generally digital geometric representations, closely aligned with mandala art.2

http://www.americanyogaassociation.org/general.html http://www.mandalaproject.org/What/Main.html

the color palette

the type The san serif typeface Gotham was used to keep the focus on the infographic and to complement the complex line art by keeping the typography clean and sophisticated.

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the mandalas The mandals used for this project were based off a series of vector illustrations. Because of their complexity in the original, the 5 mandals chosen were simplified to balance out the line art of the series titles.

the mandalas

mandala in title

the grid One mandala was chosen as the basis for the grid.

the series Each infographic is based off a theme from each week. 1-6 are 24 x 36 inches and printed flat. The last piece is a 3 Dimensional work that integrates spices in plastic to create an organic work.

• Squares

• Circles

• Lines

• Maps

• Photography

• Connection

• 3 Dimensional

FLEXIBILITY GENERAL CONDITIONING STRESS RELIEF IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH PHYSICAL FITNESS

NEW

TIME OFF

INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED

WHO PRACTICES

IN THE UNITED STATES

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TOP REASONS FOR STARTING

100

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BEGINNERS

IN THE UNITED STATES

Portland, OR

23%

Seattle-Tacoma, WA

46%

Philadelphia, PA

42%

Boise, ID

21%

80

New York City

34% 60

40

San Diego, CA

20

21%

Baltimore, MD

28%

San Francisco, CA

59

%

0 FEMALE

MALE

Washington, D.C.

34%

GENDER PRACTICING

IN THE UNITED STATES

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IN THE UNITED STATES

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Constipation

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Menopause Back pain

Blood pressure

Aging

Pulse rate

Posture

Circulation

Strength

Respiratory

Energy

Cardiovascular endurance

Weight

Organs

Sleep

Gastrointestinal

Balance

Immunity

Integrated body

Pain

Body Awareness

Metabolism

Core strength

Low risk of injury Parasympathetic Nervous System

Sexuality

Muscle tone Subcortex Reduced oxygen consumption Breathing Balanced workout Non-competitive Joint range of motion Eye-hand coordination Dexterity Reaction time Endurance Depth perception

http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog/24/77-surprising-health-benefits-of-yoga/

77 SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS OF

http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/2579

WHAT A MALA IS IN

the series

Cumin

Cinnamon

Turmeric

Rosemary

Thyme

Cayenne ENHANCES YOUR

Garlic

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

SUPPORTS HEALTHY BLOOD

AN ANTI-OXIDANT

BOATS PROPERTIES FOR

ANTI-OXIDANT AND

NATURAL ANTIBACTERIAL

AND GREAT FOR DIGESTION

SUGAR LEVELS AND IS AN ANTI-OXIDANT

AND SUPPORTS HEALTHY

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY,

HAS ANTI-CANCER

AND IMPROVES

IMMUNE SYSTEM,

BLOOD PRESSURE,

BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS

ANTI-CANCER, ANTI-OXIDANT

PROPERTIES

DIGESTION

IMPROVES BLOOD FLOW

REDUCE CHOLESTEROL

HELPS TO LOWER

TOP 8 HERBS AND SPICES FOR HEALING IN AYURVEDA Ayurveda is the traditional Hindu system of medicine, which is based on the idea of balance in bodily systems and uses diet, herbal treatment, and yogic breathing.

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-3256/Top-8-Herbs-and-Spices-for-Healing.html

Ginger

theme: squares topic: who practices yoga in the U.S.

ITERATIONS

beginners

BEGINNERS

NEW

TIME OFF

new

time off

intermediate

advanced

INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED

WHO PRACTICES

www.statisticbrain.com/yoga-statistics/

IN THE UNITED STATES

www.statisticbrain.com/yoga-statistics/

IN THE UNITED STATES

WHO PRACTICES

BEGINNERS

NEW

TIME OFF

INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED

IN THE UNITED STATES

www.statisticbrain.com/yoga-statistics/

WHO PRACTICES

theme: circles topic: top reasons for starting a yoga practice in the U.S.

ITERATIONS

FLEXIBILITY GENERAL CONDITIONING STRESS RELIEF IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH PHYSICAL FITNESS

TOP REASONS FOR STARTING

www.yogajournal.com/press/yoga_in_america

IN THE UNITED STATES

FLEXIBILITY GENERAL CONDITIONING STRESS RELIEF IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH PHYSICAL FITNESS

IN THE UNITED STATES

www.yogajournal.com/press/yoga_in_america

TOP REASONS FOR STARTING

theme: lines topic: gender percentage of those who practices yoga in the U.S.

ITERATIONS

100

80

60

40

20

FEMALE

MALE

GENDER PRACTICING

IN THE UNITED STATES

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100

80

60

40

20

0 FEMALE

MALE

IN THE UNITED STATES

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GENDER PRACTICING

theme: map topic: top 10 places to practice yoga in the U.S.

ITERATIONS

WASHINGTON Portland, OR

23%

PORTALND IDAHO

Seattle-Tacoma, WA

46%

NEW YORK

Philadelphia, PA

42%

Boise, ID

21%

PENNSYLVANIA

New York City

34% DC

CALIFORNIA

MARYLAND

CALIFORNIA

San Diego, CA

21%

Baltimore, MD

28%

San Francisco, CA

59% Washington, D.C.

34%

TOP TEN PLACES FOR

IN THE UNITED STATES

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No. 1: San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA 59% No. 2: Seattle-Tacoma, WA 46% No. 3: Philadelphia, PA 42% No. 4 (tie): Washington, D.C.34% No. 4 (tie): New York City 34% No. 6: Baltimore, MD 28% No. 7: Boston, MA 26% No. 8: Portland, OR 23% No. 9 (tie): San Diego, CA 21% No. 109 (tie): Boise, ID 21%

Portland, OR

23%

Seattle-Tacoma, WA

46%

Philadelphia, PA

42%

Boise, ID

21

% New York City

34%

San Diego, CA

21%

Baltimore, MD

28%

San Francisco, CA

59% Washington, D.C.

34%

IN THE UNITED STATES

www.forbes.com/pictures/eihg45kghj/no-1-san-francisco-oakland-san-jose-ca/

TOP TEN PLACES FOR

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beads, come as a string

M

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N

M

X

A

for counting as you repeat

U

E

a mantra. According to yogic

B

E

N

Y

tradition, there are 108 sacred

R

M

A

sites throughout India, 108

A

L

Upanishads (religious texts)

O

S

N

or sacred places

E C

R

of the body.

N

T

G

S

IV

T

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and 108 marma points,

N

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V

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theme: connections topic: health benefits of yoga

ITERATIONS

SYMPTOM REDUCTION OR ALLEVIATION

EMOTIONAL HEALTH BENEFITS

EXERCISE HEALTH BENEFITS

DISEASE PREVENTION

HEALTH BENEFITS WITHOUT

EXERCISE HEALTH BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS WITHIN BODY CHEMISTRY

Carpal tunnel syndrome

SYMPTOM REDUCTION OR ALLEVIATION

Asthma Arthritis

HEALTH BENEFITS WITHIN

Multiple sclerosis Cancer Mood

Muscular dystrophy

Stress Reduction

Migraines

Anxiety

Scoliosis

Depression

Chronic bronchitis

Self-acceptance

Epilepsy

DISEASE PREVENTION

Self-control

Sciatica

Mind-body connection

OCD

EMOTIONAL HEALTH BENEFITS

Positive outlook

Constipation

Hostility

Allergies

Concentration

Menopause

Memory

Back pain

Attention Aging

Social skills

Posture

Calmness

Strength Energy

Mood

Weight

Stress Reduction Anxiety

Sleep

Heart disease

Depression

Balance

Osteoporosis

Self-acceptance Self-control Mind-body connection Positive outlook Hostility

Integrated body

Alzheimer’s

Body Awareness

Type II diabetes

Heart disease

Core strength

Osteoporosis

Sexuality

BODY CHEMISTRY

Alzheimer’s

Concentration

Type II diabetes

Memory Attention Social skills Calmness

Carpal tunnel syndrome Asthma Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Cancer Muscular dystrophy

Glucose Sodium

Sciatica

Endocrine functions

OCD

Triglycerides Red blood cells Vitamin C

Back pain

Strength Energy

Cardiovascular endurance

Weight

Organs

Sleep

Gastrointestinal

Balance

Immunity

Cholesterol

Pain

Lymphatic system

Epilepsy

Allergies Menopause

Posture

Respiratory

Metabolism Low risk of injury Parasympathetic Nervous System

Low risk of injury Parasympathetic Nervous System Muscle tone

HEALTH BENEFITS WITHOUT

Subcortex Reduced oxygen consumption Breathing

Integrated body Body Awareness

Balanced workout

Core strength

Blood pressure

Non-competitive

Sexuality

Pulse rate

Joint range of motion

Muscle tone Subcortex Reduced oxygen consumption Breathing Balanced workout Non-competitive Joint range of motion

Circulation

Eye-hand coordination

Cholesterol Lymphatic system Glucose

Organs

Endurance

Sodium

Gastrointestinal

Depth perception

Endocrine functions Triglycerides

Eye-hand coordination

Red blood cells

Dexterity

Respiratory

Dexterity Reaction time

Cardiovascular endurance

Immunity Pain Metabolism

Vitamin C

Reaction time Endurance Depth perception

77 SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS OF

77 SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS OF

http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog/24/77-surprising-health-benefits-of-yoga/

Scoliosis

Constipation

Aging

Pulse rate Circulation

http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog/24/77-surprising-health-benefits-of-yoga/

Migraines

Chronic bronchitis

Blood pressure

EXERCISE HEALTH BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS WITHOUT HEALTH BENEFITS WITHIN BODY CHEMISTRY SYMPTOM REDUCTION OR ALLEVIATION

DISEASE PREVENTION

EMOTIONAL HEALTH BENEFITS

Mood Stress Reduction Anxiety Depression Self-acceptance Self-control Mind-body connection Positive outlook

Heart disease

Hostility

Osteoporosis Alzheimer’s

Concentration

Type II diabetes

Memory Attention Social skills Calmness

Carpal tunnel syndrome Asthma Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Cancer Muscular dystrophy Migraines

Cholesterol

Scoliosis

Lymphatic system

Chronic bronchitis

Glucose

Epilepsy

Sodium

Sciatica

Endocrine functions

OCD

Triglycerides

Constipation

Red blood cells

Allergies

Vitamin C

Back pain

Aging

Pulse rate

Posture

Circulation

Strength

Respiratory

Energy

Cardiovascular endurance

Weight

Organs

Sleep

Gastrointestinal

Balance

Immunity

Integrated body

Pain

Body Awareness

Metabolism

Core strength

Low risk of injury Parasympathetic Nervous System

Sexuality

Muscle tone Subcortex Reduced oxygen consumption Breathing Balanced workout Non-competitive Joint range of motion Eye-hand coordination Dexterity Reaction time Endurance Depth perception

77 SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS OF http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog/24/77-surprising-health-benefits-of-yoga/

Menopause

Blood pressure

theme: dimensional topic: Aruveda and yoga This final piece uses the same dimensions as the others, but features the actual spices mentioned in the infographic.

The final piece took many different turns, including at one point having this done as an exploration in packaging. Many materials were considered in order to create the mandala, including cutting out plastic, hand stitching, and 5 different glues. The final piece was done using the same dimensions as the others in a series, and using the spices itself to create the mandala as the information.

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND GREAT FOR DIGESTION

Cumin SUPPORTS HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS AND IS AN ANTI-OXIDANT

Cinnamon AN ANTI-OXIDANT

Turmeric

Rosemary

Thyme

Cayenne ENHANCES YOUR

Garlic

BOATS PROPERTIES FOR

ANTI-OXIDANT AND

NATURAL ANTIBACTERIAL

AND SUPPORTS HEALTHY

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY,

HAS ANTI-CANCER

AND IMPROVES

IMMUNE SYSTEM,

BLOOD PRESSURE,

BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS

ANTI-CANCER, ANTI-OXIDANT

PROPERTIES

DIGESTION

IMPROVES BLOOD FLOW

REDUCE CHOLESTEROL

HELPS TO LOWER

TOP 8 HERBS AND SPICES FOR HEALING IN AYURVEDA Ayurveda is the traditional Hindu system of medicine, which is based on the idea of balance in bodily systems and uses diet, herbal treatment, and yogic breathing.

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-3256/Top-8-Herbs-and-Spices-for-Healing.html

Ginger

working with spices Packaging involved finding jars, ordering spices, and designing a system of labels.

label design

Ginger ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND GREAT FOR DIGESTION

Cumin SUPPORTS HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS AND IS AN ANTI-OXIDANT

Cinnamon AN ANTI-OXIDANT ANDSUPPORTS HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS

Turmeric BOATS PROPERTIES FOR ANTI-INFLAMMATORY, ANTI-CANCER, ANTI-OXIDANT

Rosemary ANTI-OXIDANT AND HAS ANTI-CANCER PROPERTIES

Thyme NATURAL ANTIBACTERIAL AND IMPROVES DIGESTION

Cayenne ENHANCES YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM, IMPROVES BLOOD FLOW

Garlic HELPS TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE, REDUCE CHOLESTEROL

working with spices Since I wanted to show the colors and texture to the fullest, plastic was the chosen medium. This resulted in purchasing yards of plastic to make a custom shape as well as using cake decorating materials that had a similar shape as the petals from the mandala. Various glues were tried as well.

working with spices What worked was creating a form that I could then pour the space onto, shake to level out the spices and place on a white piece of cardboard to photography each separately.

The process was repeated 7 times, were the photos were edited in Photoshop and then placed into Illustrator using the sacred geometry guides for each leaf.

sacred geometry exploring the yoga connection between mind, body, and spirit through Envisioning Information (MCD504 -1405 -CD) susan fireside