Inspiration & Overview

I was sitting in my Discrete Structures & Probability class for a lecture on graph theory. As my professor discussed the power of graphs to depict relationships, I realized that graphs would be a perfect application to chart the connections and relations present among and within the stories of Arabian Nights. In addition, I was particularly inspired by the work of Nicholas Felton, a renowned infographic designer that weaves numerous measurements and data into visual forms to identify trends that would not be apparent otherwise.

Research

As I re-read the stories of Arabian Nights, for each story, I collected data I thought would be pertinent to identifying new trends (i.e. Affairs & class differences, # of Male/Female characters). Ultimately, making the graphs took a lot of consideration in determining what visual presentation would represent each category the best.

Reflection

Ultimately, this data visualization project was probably one of my favorite projects I've done at Brown. I felt liberated being able to combine my logical and creative mindset in a new way that made me explore my passions for graphic design and literature. From these graphs, I was able to uncover a lot of insights from the stories I wouldn't have known otherwise.