Data Visualisation

These are intricate computer generated visualisations of data. The first, 'Looks Delicious', is based on a collection of Delicious bookmarks and the second, 'The Opte Project' maps internet connections and networks and aims to make a map of the entire internet.

I started thinking about how I could collect my own data or use secondary data in order to fuel something similar. To be able to fit the brief however it would have to be data which would be used to predict future data and this could make the whole process too compacted if I was trying to do this whilst creating artwork out of it as well.

http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/06/50-great-examples-of-data-visualization/

http://www.opte.org/

http://kunalanand.com/delicious/

Darwin Pond

Darwin Pond is an artificial life simulation program which is based on real genetics and allows the user to experiment with the environment and watch the results.

Initial Thoughts on SIMULATION

Reasons simulations are created:
1. Either to test someone or somethings reaction to something, or train them in how to react by giving them lifelike experience. For example flight simulations.
    - Simulation is realistic so that person or people feel like the event is really happening even though it isn't.







2. Predict future events or changes based on current environment or other potential environments. For example climate change based on current levels of pollutions or potentially reduced levels.
    - Based on mathematical/scientific research and often using computer modelling.










3. Gaming. For example war games.
    - Believable but not always true to life - often includes fantastical or fictional characters, environments.