SDG — Daniel Santos Design

Well-Being in Latin America & the Caribbean
Project Overview: This project explores the state of well-being in Latin America and the Caribbean by examining the intersection of mental health, economic conditions, and government intervention. Using key SDG indicators, such as poverty rates, unemployment, suicide rates, government spending on health and social protection, and homicide rates, the project visualizes the region’s social and economic landscape in comparison to global figures.

Project Visually depicting a data visualization that transforms heavy, somber data into a more accessible and visually engaging experience.

Role
Interaction Designer, Information Designer and UX Researcher
DeliverablesInteractive Infographic

Prototype
Link

Goal:

The goal is an interactive data visualization that simplifies key social and economic indicators in Latin America and the Caribbean. By filtering data by section and year, users can easily explore trends in poverty, mental health, crime, and more, with a bright interface and optional dark mode for accessibility. This design makes complex data clearer and more engaging, while aligning with relevant SDGs.

Data OUTCOME:

The data suggests that Latin America and the Caribbean's social and economic landscape is shaped by crime rates, unemployment, poverty, and government spending, which influence overall well-being and development. High crime and unemployment could hinder economic growth and social stability, while increased government spending may help alleviate poverty but could also strain national budgets. Compared to global averages, these factors might highlight disparities or progress in the region, shaping future policies aimed at improving economic opportunities and social welfare.

Process

moodboard:

Through my mood board I looked for different ways to combine multiple types of data in a single half circle graph.

Phase 1:

My original idea was to filter the data by indicator and possibly by year as all the other sections of data fade out while making the other data. more visible.

Critique Notes

Colors are too close together
Needs a focal point,
Try filtering data by year as well,
Try colors from the countries
Add a dark mode option maybe

Phase 2:

Version 2:

Staying with my original idea I changed the colours to better align with accessability compliance to allow all users to experience the data. After noticing that some users preferred the data shown in an almost darkmode, I created a dark mode version to give users the option

Critique Notes

Adjust the colors in the center (some of them get lost)

Design Challenge:

Throughout the design of the graph, the main challenge was grouping and visually organizing the information in an interesting and aesthetically pleasing way. However, while prototyping in Figma, I found it extremely difficult due to the software being slow and uncooperative.

Link to Prototype