As we get more transparent with data sets about infrastructure and systems management, I have a feeling we'll see big changes in how we think about complexity and our relationship to our actions. Aaron Koblin actionbigcomplexity Change image and share on social
My mom's a psychologist, and I think that has influenced me on a personal level. Plus, I'm just generally interested in visualization and humanity, social activity and technology, and what happens in aggregate. Aaron Koblin activityaggregategenerally share on social
My work is focused on using data to tell stories and explore our common humanity. Aaron Koblin commondatumexplore Change image and share on social
I think that music and visual arts can complement themselves nicely. They do different things - the music forces you into a different mood and perspective whilst the visual stuff can engage you in a more direct cognitive manner. Aaron Koblin artcognitivecomplement share on social
I've always been excited by rotoscoping, the technique used in films like 'Waking Life,' which fuses animation with real-life emotion. It seemed like it was a process ripe for innovation. Aaron Koblin animationemotionexcite Change image and share on social
When I look at a pie chart, I just go numb. Aaron Koblin chartnumbpie Change image and share on social
The possibilities for creation and insight are endless. We're constantly collecting more data, and it's starting to be very relevant to our lives. Aaron Koblin collectconstantlycreation Change image and share on social
I studied at UC Santa Cruz before going on to do a grad program at UCLA. Santa Cruz was like an awesome hippie summer camp. I got to take a vacation from reality and hang out on beaches and in forests. Aaron Koblin awesomebeachcamp share on social
I'm interested in ways that digital interfaces can be utilized as powerful narrative devices, and to engage people in new and exciting ways. Aaron Koblin devicedigitalengage Change image and share on social
I was really intrigued by the idea of using live streams of data that's relevant to real people, and that would allow us to reflect and learn about ourselves. Aaron Koblin datumideaintrigue Change image and share on social