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The fascination with luxury goods as markers of wealth isn’t new, but social media has turned it into a public spectacle.

Consider an Hermès bag that recently sold at auction for the price of a median U.S. home. This isn’t just a comparison between a handbag and a house—it’s a revealing commentary on how we assign value to money, status, and the optics of success.

Meanwhile, in 2023, the average U.S. household spent $77,280 annually, or about $6,440 per month. The cost of a single Chanel purse, often viewed as a symbol of wealth and aspiration, could instead cover fundamental necessities like food and healthcare for months. This stark contrast underscores the growing divide between aspirational consumption and the basic costs of living, raising pressing questions about societal priorities and economic inequality.

From Kantar's data visualization challenge.

This project was to explore the influx of refugees coming into the U.S. between the years of 2011-2013.

Pairing different types of wine with food can be daunting for those who've never grown up in a wine culture.  This exploration is based out of a data I've collected from various articles from NY TImes, Bonapetit and Decanter just o name a few.

This was an exploration using data found in Wikipedia to understand if an earthquake's magnitude would have an impact on death toll.   

Created with the Mediawiki/Wikipedia API, PHP, D3.js, and Illustrator. A collaboration with Matt Felsen and Nicole Del Senno.