Skin-Balancing the Sun
SKIN EXHIBIT:
Why Does Human Skin color Vary?
UV world map shows visitors similarities between native people from the same UV exposure zone. focused on changes in melanin, folate and Vitamin D.
Team:
Andrew Sawyer – Visual Design & UX
Sarah Goodin – Content
Josh Ause – Development
James Davidson – Animation & Illustration
Kira Hammond – Video Production
Location:
California Academy of Sciences
Year:
2019
Home screen. Visitors can select a dot on the map, see a video or explore the science of how folate and vitamin D affect skin.
Interview with a leading anthropologist contextualizes the map.
Animated illustration of the layers of skin shows sunlight interacting with folate in the bloodstream.
Detail view of individuals from areas of the world in the high UV region.
Detail view of individuals from areas of the world in the mid UV region.
Detail view of individuals from areas of the world in the low UV region.