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Muskeen is a recent graduate from MA Data Visualisation* and now works at BBC. Alongside, she continues her personal practice and is interested in experimenting with drawing.
Tell us a little bit about you, what are you working on at the moment?
I have started a new role working as a Data Visualisation Designer at BBC. In my personal practice, I am interested in experimenting with conditional drawing, connectedness, and visualising individual interpretations. I am also currently working on an experimental ‘data earrings’ project.
Why did you choose to study your course at LCC and how has it helped you to get where you are now?
I chose to study MA Data Visualisation because I was fascinated in exploring how shape and colour can be used to share rich and multi-faceted information; make the invisible tangible; the unshared available and the complex digestible.
During my time on the MA, I continuously had the opportunity to challenge, redefine and adapt what data visualisation means to me; through synthesising with new materials, questions and collaborations.
The experiences on the course were very formative to how I carry forward data visualisation into my practice. Reflecting on these experiences, I have realised the various ‘pivot points’ that have (re)shaped my practice and (re)thinking towards data visualisation, revealing new possibilities and outcomes.
What kinds of projects and collaborations did you work on during the course?
For my final major project, I explored the topic of ‘Nature & Networks’. I looked at ways to imagine nature networks through collaborative drawing. This topic was totally new to me and involved many collaborations, conversations and first-hand learning about mycelium networks, and their unique abilities to stretch in all directions, decompose natural waste and produce mushrooms.
I also worked on a generative pattern that illustrated journeys to LCC. Visually showing how the individual journeys contain a blend of real-time feelings, sounds and observations, interconnecting when they reach the shared destination. I had the opportunity to develop this as part of a group show for the London Design Festival 2023. This experience was insightful and gave me a sense of context and real feedback of how my work could be shown and interpreted outside of LCC.
What was the highlight of studying at LCC?
I am very grateful for the opportunity to explore data through materials, experimentation and reading. LCC has so many wonderful resources, workshops, and books which gives rare and valuable possibilities to learn and ideate through physical making. Working with technicians, friends, peers and tutors was a driving force that fuelled a lot of energy and excitement to explore and experiment in new ways and directions.
What top tips would you give for prospective students who are applying to study at the postgraduate level at LCC?
My advice would be to stay open to new ways of learning and making. It is a really exciting opportunity to learn and be inspired by everyone that makes up LCC. I have had the most wonderful time being part of this year’s cohort, and I feel extremely lucky to have been inspired by talented classmates and generous tutors.
*The course is now named MA Design for Data Visualisation.
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