Lauren Thorson / Plotting a Blackout
Data-visualization of the blackout that followed the earthquake in Japan.
Above: Lauren Thorson, 15″ X 20″ (2011). Created with data collected by NOAA satellites, this print is produced by a mechanical plotter and a black BIC pen. The print also features Lauren’s Galvan typeface, specifically designed for the plotter process, and recently recognized by the 2011 Minnesota AIGA Design Awards.