Sudan / Digital Systems
Digital infrastructures do not simply transmit information; they actively determine what becomes visible, accessible, or suppressed.
Narrative Structure
The Fallen of World War II (Halloran, 2015) demonstrates how visual essays transform complex data into structured narrative. Through sequencing, motion, and scale, information is revealed progressively, allowing understanding to build over time. This controlled pacing is particularly effective in communicating magnitude, as visual accumulation reinforces the human impact of statistical data. This approach informs my project’s use of guided progression within a mobile storytelling format.
FIGURE 1: Assignment 1
Limitations of Clarity
However, this clarity relies on the assumption that information is continuously accessible and complete. The narrative remains stable and coherent, positioning the viewer as a passive recipient. This limits its ability to reflect contemporary conditions where information is fragmented, restricted, or delayed.
References: Halloran, N. (2015) The Fallen of World War II. [Online video] Available at: fallen.io
Design Application
In response, my project implements disruption as a core interaction. By introducing missing content, delayed loading, and fragmented sequences, the design reflects how digital systems in conflict shape not only what is seen, but what is withheld.
