Found in the David Rumsey Map Collection online, this poster entitled Ínternet Road Map from the magazine PC Computing dates from the quaint year of internet history, 1996. Back when I was a teen and when 'surfing the web' was something only geeks and introverts did, and therefore which I did with fervour using some…
Continue reading ➞ Tech: A quaint visual voyage through the internet in 1996
The Maori (the indigenous people of New Zealand) which includes myself, have a very different way of defining health outcomes compared to western medicine. Te Wheke (the octopus) is often used as a symbol to define integrative and holistic health. This holistic approach to health encompasses ten elements in Maori life. Funnily enough this holistic…
This pictorial history of electronic music adapted and mapped on the circuit board of a theremin was created by the quirky folk at Dorothy. The theremin is thought to be one of the world's first electronic musical instruments along with the Moog synthesizer. Our Electric Love Blueprint celebrates over 200 inventors, innovators, artists, composers and musicians…
Continue reading ➞ A pictorial history of electronic music mapped to the circuitboard of a theremin
Histography is a visually stunning interactive online timeline that spans across 14 billion years of history, from the Big Bang to 2015. Taking data from Wikipedia, the site updates automatically and orders events using an algorithm. It's like Wikipedia just with more engaging and interactive audiovisual specs and beautiful typography. The interface allows for users…
Continue reading ➞ Interactive History Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
It's no secret that I adore infographics. Even better are infographics or interactive media that has a personal angle. This enables the user to better relate to and absorb the information in a meaningful way. This interactive infographic from the BBC certainly does add a new dimension to the data. It's a clever combination of…
Continue reading ➞ A Personalised Interactive Infographic About Your Life from the BBC
Contrary to what you might think, watermelons looked very different (and probably tasted better) in the Renaissance compared to today. Why exactly? Farming practices have changed and genetically modified food has modified the humble watermelon out of its original state of being. Take a look at this renaissance painting by Giovanni Stanci, courtesy of Christies…
Continue reading ➞ A watermelon is never simply a watermelon
