Interact with climate data, explore environmental shifts,
and experience a new way to visualize the planet’s future
Elements
Where Visualization Take Places
Interact, Explore, and Experience the movement of environmental elements
Each one designed to transform data into Sensory motion
BreatheGrid
Air quality visualized through structure. Shifting grids reveal the density of the air around us - the invisible architecture of pollution and atmosphere
systems
How System Speaks Visually
Environmental data transformed into Visual motion, revealing the Unseen rhythms of our changing planet
This element captures the flow and density of seasonal snowfall, using particles to reflect both volume and subtle motion over time
At its core, Rochester’s snowflake logo serves as a quiet landmark a reminder that it is not just weather, but part of place and identity
From soft flurries to blinding whiteouts, FrostBloom responds dynamically to snowfall data, shifting in intensity, form, and rhythm
Snowfall Data
Analysis
Track measurable snowfall and trace events as Rochester transitions into early spring. This captures the subtle shifts in precipitation during the final days of the snow season
Total Snowfall
0.07 inches - One measurable week light snow early in the week
Snow Days
4 out of 7 days - Trace flurries across multiple days, but no accumulation
EcoViz Awareness Signal
This week’s minimal snowfall reflects Rochester’s typical early spring transition
Snow Character
The snow was light, brief, and scattered winter closing softly without a storm
The pulse of renewable energy through a glowing, reactive sun
As a guiding blue sphere moves, the sun follows in motion
The vibrant solar sphere radiates light and movement, symbolizing the sun’s role in shaping a sustainable future
The sun responds directly to your input, revealing energy as dynamic, responsive, and human-shaped
SolarTrace captures the transformation of energy - where clean power becomes a relationship, not just a resource
Solar Energy Data
Analysis
Track how sunlight shifted day to day across Rochester. This data reflects the city’s spring energy patterns as filtered light moved through clouds
Average Daily Irradiance
5.11 kWh/m²/day - Moderate energy levels, typical for early April
Weekly Total
~35.77 kWh/m² - Stable generation with peaks on partly sunny days
EcoViz Awareness Signal
Solar radiation is increasing, but persistent cloud cover still reduces daily energy potential
Solar Character
The sun moved gently this week—appearing through breaks in the clouds, hinting at the brighter season ahead
Rainfall is visualized as a breathing pattern - dynamic, reactive, and constantly shifting in volume and flow
DropPulse transforms invisible rainfall data into a tangible, sensory experience
Each bubble begins to change through aggregation, integration and interaction, mapping the amount, distribution and evolution of rainfall over time
Rainfall Data
Analysis
Understand how precipitation patterns shaped the week in Rochester. This snapshot reflects scattered moisture, minimal rain, and seasonal transitions
Total Rainfall
0.36 inches - Just two measurable days mist, drizzle, and light snow
Rain Days
4 out of 7 days - Mostly quiet skies with light atmospheric moisture
EcoViz Awareness Signal
Less rainfall than usual this week increasing risk of dry soil
Rain Character
This week felt like a light scatter - one burst, four silences, like skipping stones
Each cube represents air particle density, subtly morphing and shifting as environmental conditions evolve
From clean air zones to smoggy cities, the grid's constant change from light to dark green reflects changes in air quality over time
As the atmosphere changes, BreatheGrid rises and moves, turning abstract environmental data into an intuitive, tangible experience
Air Quality Data
Analysis
Track daily air quality conditions in Rochester as spring begins. This snapshot captures particulate trends and the overall clarity of the local atmosphere
AQI Range
15 – 30 (Good) - Stable levels throughout the week, within healthy standards
Clean Air Days
All 7 days - No pollution alerts or notable spikes in particulate matter
EcoViz Awareness Signal
While air quality remained Good, it's important to monitor for changes
Air Character
The atmosphere was calm and clear offering a week of healthy, breathable air with no major fluctuations
Concepts
EcoViz is shaped by SSS: Structure, Sensation, and Storytelling
Transforming complex environmental data into an expressive visual system
Structured + Tactile Visual Style
DropPulse → Glossy, smooth bubbles BreatheGrid → Dense, soft-edged cubes
Atmospheric + Expressive Visual Style
FrostBloom → Dispersed, particles SolarTrace → Explosive, dynamic particles
Interactive Exploration
Hover and trigger elements to explore real-time shifts in climate data
System Thinking
Each element connects into a living story of environmental change
Emotional Connection
Designed to not just inform but to help people feel Earth's transformation
Visual Storytelling
Data becomes motion. Each form turns climate patterns into experience
Journey
Designing with Intention
EcoViz starts with a question: What if we could visually interact with environment data?
The Vision Behind EcoViz
EcoViz reimagines how we interact with environmental data - transforming abstract climate patterns into tangible, visual experiences. The goal: to close the gap between science and emotion, using design to make invisible systems visible
Designing with Purpose
Connect users in a clear, poetic, and personal experience
Iterative Process
From early sketches to fully polished interactive systems
Design Language and Interaction
Each element was crafted with a distinct 3D form and behavior - bubbles, grids, particles - designed to respond to data and invite interaction
Choosing the Four Elements
Rainfall, air quality, snowfall, and solar energy were chosen for their visual contrast - each reflecting a different rhythm of the Earth
