Skin-census
SKIN EXHIBIT:
Race: A Shifting Idea
In an exhibit about animal and human skin, this interactive screen discussed the relationship between skin tone and ethnic identity through the lens of the U.S. Census from 1790-2000.
Team:
Andrew Sawyer – Visual Design & UX
Sarah Goodin – Content
Josh Ause – Development
James Davidson – Animation & Illustration
Kat Whitney – Photography
Location:
California Academy of Sciences
Year:
2019
Home screen: visitors tap a photo to expand information about each individual
Visitors compare the way that racial categories for an individual were documented and how that compared to how would describe their racial identity. The data set was the US census from 5 years with a range of diversity they recognized.
In the multi colored horizontal bar shows the range of racial terms used in the same year across the 7 individuals.
A poll for visitors to vote for how they think future Census’ should discuss race and ethic topics.
By selecting one of the 4 options, the pros and cons of that choice are revealed in a blue pop up.
After an option is submitted the trends of visitor responses are displayed as percentages and bar graphs.