TED Talks Daily What long COVID taught me about life (and data) | Giorgia Lupi
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Oct 16, 2024 Giorgia Lupi, an information designer renowned for her innovative storytelling through data, shares her profound insights from her battle with long COVID. She discusses how she meticulously tracked her symptoms, transforming data into a compelling narrative that resonates with others. Lupi emphasizes the importance of viewing data as a living language that can enrich our understanding of personal and societal stories. Her journey highlights themes of hope, recovery, and the interconnectedness of individual experiences with broader health trends.
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Visualizing Plastic Pollution
- Giorgia Lupi designed a microsite for Google to visualize plastic pollution's impact.
- Users could see everyday objects break down into microplastics, making the invisible threat tangible.
Data as a Language
- Lupi used data as a language to connect with a friend, exchanging data-filled postcards for a year.
- These postcards, detailing their daily lives, now reside in the Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Tracking Long COVID
- After developing long COVID, Lupi meticulously tracked her symptoms, treatments, and biometrics.
- This data collection aimed to understand correlations and maintain sanity amid uncertainty.