the brief
the visual language
Drawing inspiration from dual-language literary layouts and spatial constellation maps, the interface pairs editorial typography with dynamic color-coded linguistic threads.Soft-focus blur, subtle translucency, and multi-script support allow diverse writing systems (Devanagari, Tamil, Latin) to coexist harmoniously while visually symbolizing the erosion of meaning over time.
data and mapping
The underlying architecture tracks word migration paths across scripts, phonetic shifts, and semantic changes across multiple language families. To translate this spatial concept into design, I wrote a custom Google Slides-to-Figma plugin script using simple mathematical logic to automatically calculate and render each word’s distance, depth, and blur value relative to its historical origin.
experiences
Developing this project allowed me to merge a personal passion for language learning with technical UI automation and spatial design. Writing a custom script to programmatically drive visual distance and blur in Figma deepened my understanding of data-driven design systems, enabling me to build a metaphor-rich archive where complex etymological history translates into an intuitive visual experience.
