Data-driven art based on European flags

Client
The European Correspondent

Date
December 2024

Deliverables
A book cover with a Europe-centered data-driven artwork

Tools
Flourish, Adobe Illustrator

Data source
Manual collection of all the hex colors of European flags

Project description
In addition to contributing to the book’s content, I had the opportunity to design the cover within a tight deadline. My goal was to create something simple yet striking, taking a data art approach: a design inspired by data but not overly technical or intimidating. Instead of a “chart you’re supposed to read,” I wanted the cover to feel more like an artwork that sparks curiosity. Here’s what I came up with.