Medium Impact
Uncovering Information One-sideness
Social media platforms have emerged as a key channel for information dissemination, however not everything is transmitted accurately Content is frequently altered by its medium in this complex digital environment.
Medium Impact examines how this reshaping leads to information one-sidedness and misrepresentation on X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The project seeks to uncover the biases and distortions embedded within these platforms that influence public perception.
From a broad examination through a printed data visualization poster (Medium Impact: Uncovering Information One-sidedness) to an in-depth view via an acrylic installation (Medium Impact: Observing Information One-sidedness), the study bridges macro-level trends with individual-level case studies. A motion graphic further sumerises these insights, illustrating the full scope of medium impact on information dissemination.
The data visualization poster focuses on three critical areas: 1) User Variable Factors —how audience demographics and behaviors impact platform content engagement; 2) Platform Content Focus Factors — investigating how platforms' algorithms and subject emphases affect what becomes visible and how; 3) Information Distortion Factors — revealing the discrepancies in factual accuracy and the extent of misinformation spread.
The installation explores five distinct topics on social media, dissecting their representation from a universal event like a meteor sighting to intimate personal experiences. By employing a pixelated aesthetic, an “information blur” effect emerges, illustrate how events become mediated and misrepresented the one-sideness by the social platforms.
In essence, Medium Impact aims to encourage critical thought about the nuances of information propagation, emphasizing the need for authenticity and equity in our digital dialogues.
Type: Individual Project
Date: March 2024
Medium: Printed Poster, Acrylic Perspective Installation, Motion Graphci, Brochure
Technology: Adobe Illustrator, After Effect
Uncovering Information One-sideness
Social media platforms have emerged as a key channel for information dissemination, however not everything is transmitted accurately Content is frequently altered by its medium in this complex digital environment.
Medium Impact examines how this reshaping leads to information one-sidedness and misrepresentation on X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The project seeks to uncover the biases and distortions embedded within these platforms that influence public perception.
From a broad examination through a printed data visualization poster (Medium Impact: Uncovering Information One-sidedness) to an in-depth view via an acrylic installation (Medium Impact: Observing Information One-sidedness), the study bridges macro-level trends with individual-level case studies. A motion graphic further sumerises these insights, illustrating the full scope of medium impact on information dissemination.
The data visualization poster focuses on three critical areas: 1) User Variable Factors —how audience demographics and behaviors impact platform content engagement; 2) Platform Content Focus Factors — investigating how platforms' algorithms and subject emphases affect what becomes visible and how; 3) Information Distortion Factors — revealing the discrepancies in factual accuracy and the extent of misinformation spread.
The installation explores five distinct topics on social media, dissecting their representation from a universal event like a meteor sighting to intimate personal experiences. By employing a pixelated aesthetic, an “information blur” effect emerges, illustrate how events become mediated and misrepresented the one-sideness by the social platforms.
In essence, Medium Impact aims to encourage critical thought about the nuances of information propagation, emphasizing the need for authenticity and equity in our digital dialogues.
Type: Individual Project
Date: March 2024
Medium: Printed Poster, Acrylic Perspective Installation, Motion Graphci, Brochure
Technology: Adobe Illustrator, After Effect
