Finally, Something Good

Stefan Sagmeister merges design and data to convey an uplifting message for our current times.
This presentation arrives at a critical juncture as the world faces ongoing challenges, including natural disasters and political turmoil. Amid this reality, Stefan presents tangible evidence that, when assessed from a long-term perspective, most aspects of human development have improved. Utilizing relevant data from the UN, World Bank, and other global and national databases, Sagmeister transforms numbers into captivating visual representations.

The embedding of data visualizations onto historic paintings bridges the past and present, while telling a story of progress over time.