My work is focused on using data to tell stories and explore our common humanity. Aaron Koblin commondatumexplore Change image and share on social
What's clear - and exciting - is that communication for social change is growing. Aaron Koblin changeclearcommunication 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
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
It's so hard for me to wrap my head around the concept of truth, I don't even know what people mean by it. Aaron Koblin concepthardhead Change image and share on social
I grew up with the idea of the cyborg and the robot, but at the same time I felt this intense disconnection between the things I was engaged with and inspired by in terms of fun and play. It seemed like paintings and drawings were so static. Aaron Koblin cyborgdisconnectiondrawing share on social
They say an elephant never forgets. Well, you are not an elephant. Take notes, constantly. Save interesting thoughts, quotations, films, technologies... the medium doesn't matter, so long as it inspires you. Aaron Koblin constantlyelephantfilm 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
