Yama Mizu
Breakdown
Yama Mizu is a data visualization solution intended for digital applications. Inspired by topographic maps, Yama Mizu uses lines to convey multiple levels of data through line based forms. The name Yama Mizu translates to water mountain, referencing the fluidity and shape of its visualizations.
In the prototype shown below, Yama Mizu is used as part of a health and fitness application that records the user's heartbeat and hydration levels – highlighting its potential for both personal and commercial applications.
Scenario
As the user conducts various activities, a smart device would record the user's heartbeat and share the data with Yama Mizu. Likewise, a smart bottle would be connected to Yama Mizu to record the user's consumption of liquids.
Lines
The majority of the data collected would be visualized through circular lines or rings. In this scenario, rings would be added to the graph as the user completes an action – i.e., taking a sip from his or her smart bottle. The distance between rings would indicate to the user the time between actions – frequency. Depending on the data collected, the rings could be modified to show additional details about the action. For example, if the smart bottle was capable of collecting the liquid's chemical breakdown, the thickness or waves in the rings could indicate when high levels of sugar or caffeine (stimulates) were being consumed.
Colours
Colour allows different data sets to be represented on a shared viewing plane. While tones can be used to divide data into ranges or categories. This allows the viewer to compare multiple or single sets of data in relation to different factors.
Mountains
When the visualized data is viewed in profile, the collected data resembles a mountain. A mountain represents the total data collected over a specific period of time. Addition peaks may form on a mountain to indicate the achievement of milestones. As a milestone is achieved a new peak will begin to form.
Prototype
(hosted by InVision)