What does it mean to
grow old in a changing world?

This dashboard was created as part of a graduate studio focused on impactful data storytelling through visual form. I chose to explore the aging population, both globally and nationally, by collecting and analyzing demographic, economic, and health-related data from the UN, World Bank, and U.S. Census Bureau. My goal was to highlight both scale and nuance: how some countries face aging as a structural crisis while others experience it as a growing social shift. I focused on comparisons that reveal intergenerational dependencies, cross-cultural variance, and economic implications.

The visual strategy centered on designing a modular dashboard that could communicate layered insights at a glance. I used a 10-panel grid layout to present maps, ratios, bar charts, timelines, and pie graphs, curating each panel to reveal a different dimension of aging, from dependency ratios and health spending to changes in youth and elderly populations over time. A cohesive color palette, consistent typography, and spatial hierarchy were used to tie together diverse visual formats. Each decision was informed by the need to balance clarity with complexity, aiming to tell a data-driven story that feels accessible without oversimplifying the issue.

This project challenged me to make design decisions that are not only visually coherent but also ethically and contextually sensitive. It taught me how to structure multi-scalar narratives within a single canvas and how data visualization can be used not just for explanation but also for public engagement. While this dashboard represents the descriptive layer of a broader, multi-phase exploration, it also reflects my ongoing learning process as I continue refining how to communicate social topics with accuracy, empathy, and intentional visual framing.