Matt McArthur — Graphic Designer

Chronicling Matrix

Date

December 2018

Project Description

The aim of this project was to track our activities and habits for 11 weeks, then make a publication using that information represented in infographics. There was quite a lot to discover about myself during this project.

ndex Spread – An open spread displaying the index of the "Chronicling Matrix" book, showcasing a clean and organized layout.

Index Spread – Another view of the index spread, highlighting the detailed categorization of tracked activities.

Challenge

Keeping track of all my activity as I went day by day was quite a task. I was constantly inputing data into spreadsheets whenever I did something. It helped to have some apps on my phone, making things a bit easier. While collecting all this data I also planned for how I would want this book and its infographics to look.

Software Galaxy – A visual representation titled "Software Galaxy" illustrating the various software used over the 11-week tracking period.

Approach

Once enough data was collected, I began by designing some of the infographics. I wanted to keep things simple and legible, as some infographics can become a tad confusing. That was not my goal here, I wanted people to understand easily without needing much translation.

Music Graph – An infographic depicting music listening habits, with vibrant colors and a retro style.

Software Galaxy – Another view of the visual representation titled "Software Galaxy" illustrating the various software used over the 11-week tracking period.

Solution

The result of the 11 week’s worth of tracking was a rather intriguing book. With its vibrant colours and its somewhat retro style treatment, Chronicling Matrix stands out as a piece that reflects my everyday life.