Pandemic Profiteers
Designed a comprehensive data visualization infographic commissioned by Arizona State University examining wealth inequality and distribution patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic. This project analyzes how economic disruption affected different sectors, demographics, and wealth classes across America.
Year
2022
Service
Data Visualization
Category
Infographic
Tool
Illustrator
The infographic presents complex financial data through clear, accessible visualizations including sector performance comparisons, billionaire wealth tracking, geographic distribution maps, and demographic breakdowns. Key insights reveal how certain industries and wealth brackets profited significantly during the pandemic while others faced substantial losses, highlighting the stark economic divide that emerged during this period.
The design employs a cohesive color system with yellow and blue accents against a dark background to ensure data readability and visual hierarchy. Multiple chart types including bar graphs, line charts, choropleth maps, and dot matrices effectively communicate different data relationships while maintaining consistent branding throughout.
The final deliverable serves as both an educational tool and compelling visual narrative that makes complex economic data accessible to academic audiences, clearly illustrating how the pandemic accelerated existing wealth inequality trends in America.