COVID 19 Infographic
Informing the public of their impact on fighting against COVID-19
Role: Data Analyst, Visual Designer
Location: The University of Sydney, NSW
Design Tools: Excel, Infogram, Slack, Miro
Data visualisation on how human intervention has slowed the contraction of COVID-19.
Project Summary
This project, developed in the DECO3100 Information Visualisation Design Studio, aimed to visualise the relationship between public transport usage and COVID-19 case trends, focusing on how shifts in human behaviour influenced the virus's spread. The resulting infographic provided a clear, data-driven perspective on the impact of reduced transport usage, aimed at informing the public of their role in managing COVID-19 transmission.
Users and Audience
Our primary audience included the general public and local health officials, with a focus on communicating the effects of public transport behaviours on COVID-19 case numbers. The infographic was crafted to be both educational and actionable, helping individuals understand how behaviour adjustments contribute to public health outcomes.
Our primary audience included the general public and local health officials, with a focus on communicating the effects of public transport behaviours on COVID-19 case numbers. The infographic was crafted to be both educational and actionable, helping individuals understand how behaviour adjustments contribute to public health outcomes.
Problem Statement
The challenge was to analyse and visualise data showing the correlation between public transport usage and COVID-19 cases, effectively illustrating how behavioural changes reduced transmission. The goal was to create an accessible, engaging infographic that highlighted the significance of these changes in a compelling, data-driven manner.
The challenge was to analyse and visualise data showing the correlation between public transport usage and COVID-19 cases, effectively illustrating how behavioural changes reduced transmission. The goal was to create an accessible, engaging infographic that highlighted the significance of these changes in a compelling, data-driven manner.
My Role
As a Data Analyst and Visual Designer, I was responsible for collecting and analysing public transport and COVID-19 case data, identifying trends, and creating a clear, visually compelling infographic. My tasks included:
As a Data Analyst and Visual Designer, I was responsible for collecting and analysing public transport and COVID-19 case data, identifying trends, and creating a clear, visually compelling infographic. My tasks included:
Data Analysis: Using Excel to process, clean, and identify patterns in transport usage and case data.
Infographic Design: Leveraging Infogram to design a user-friendly visual representation that conveyed complex data simply and effectively.
Constraints
Data Accessibility: Accessing consistent and reliable data on public transport usage and COVID-19 cases across regions was a challenge, requiring careful sourcing and verification.
Complex Data Simplification: Translating dense datasets into an easily understandable visual format required a balance of detail and simplicity.
Timeliness: The evolving nature of the pandemic meant data needed to be recent and relevant to maintain public interest and usefulness.
Process Overview
Approach: Data Analysis and Iterative Design
The project was divided into data collection, analysis, and design phases, with a focus on refining visual clarity and messaging through multiple iterations.
The project was divided into data collection, analysis, and design phases, with a focus on refining visual clarity and messaging through multiple iterations.
Data Collection and Cleaning
Data Sources: Collected regional public transport usage statistics and COVID-19 case counts from government and public health databases, prioritising data consistency over time.
Data Cleaning in Excel: Processed data to remove anomalies and ensure accuracy, aligning data from different sources for comparable analysis.
Data Analysis
Pattern Identification: Using Excel, I conducted a time series analysis to observe correlations between fluctuations in public transport use and case spikes.
Insights Extraction: Identified key insights, such as noticeable case reductions correlating with decreases in transport usage during lockdown periods, emphasising the role of human intervention.
Infographic Design Iterations
Initial Concept and Layout: Drafted the initial layout in Infogram, incorporating charts and iconography to illustrate the correlation between transport usage and COVID-19 cases.
Iterative Feedback: Received feedback from peers and tutors to improve readability, simplify complex data points, and enhance visual impact.
Final Design Adjustments: Integrated visual elements like colour coding to distinguish data points and added callouts for key insights, enhancing clarity and engagement.
Final Review and Presentation
Created a final version of the infographic that balanced informational depth with accessibility, ensuring it was suitable for both digital and print sharing. This was presented in a 2 min structure describing the data processing and visualisation process.
Created a final version of the infographic that balanced informational depth with accessibility, ensuring it was suitable for both digital and print sharing. This was presented in a 2 min structure describing the data processing and visualisation process.
Outcomes and LearningsResults: The final infographic effectively conveyed the impact of public transport usage on COVID-19 transmission, helping users understand their role in reducing spread. The visual was well-received by peers, noted for its clarity and actionable insights.
Key Learnings:
Data Simplification for Public Messaging: The project underscored the importance of distilling complex datasets into core messages that are easy for the public to understand.
The Power of Visual Cues: Using colour, icons, and simple layouts effectively guided viewers through the infographic, making complex data accessible.
Timely, Contextualised Data Visualisation: Working with evolving data emphasised the importance of creating visuals that are adaptable and relevant to current public health needs.
Reflection
This project reinforced the value of clear data visualisation in public health communication, demonstrating how visual design can engage the public with critical information. The experience deepened my data-driven design skills and strengthened my ability to create visuals that are informative, impactful, and accessible.
Infographic Demonstration