The first data visualization competition in the Fall of 2023 had an enthusiastic response from students across campus culminating in three winners. The team, Visionary Trio, received first place with their entry on "Illuminating New York's Artistic Landscape: A Visual Expedition.” The team, composed of Luddy School students Jainish Shingala, Het Vashi and Vaibhav Lodhiya, included three separate perspectives, each presenting a fresh viewpoint on CRNY's objectives, ranging from the varied applicant pool to enrollment dynamics and the amplified voices gathered through surveys.
Second place was awarded to the team, Code Flex, and consisted of Atharv Pramod Jangam, Smit Raichura, and Subhadeep Jana, also from the Luddy School. Their submission, “Bridging Gaps and Building Futures,” investigated the demographic diversity of artist applicants using data visualization from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment, as well as the critical support offered by CRNY in the areas of health, housing, and finance.
The undergraduate award went to Matthew Rushton. Their submission, "Who is CRNY?,” is an interactive data visualization set that showcases marginalized groups who signed up for the Guaranteed Income for Artists and Artist Employment program and highlights New York’s diverse and talented creatives.
