I create visual stories. I like to think discerning stories can make the world a kinder place. 

I work at the intersection of art, animation, visual design, data viz, and storytelling. I also like organizing processes, leading teams, and making exhibitions and initiatives happen.

I find a visual language for complex ideas. Through animation, digital painting, data art, and creative community engagement practices, I investigate how the reality of facts overlaps with the subjective yet very real curlicue of a personal experience.

I have worked with the Center for Complex Networks Research, Barabasi Lab, United Nations Women, Borzo, Beat Films Festival, and Alina Sokulska PhD, among others. I have published my comics on Vice and showcased cartoons at the Lift-Off Festival and Northeastern Student Festival. 

Some of my favorite projects are the ones done with friends and family—such as the project my partner and I did about less addictive digital rewarding systems (IDEO Design For Digital Thriving finalist) and several of these illustrations.

COLLABORATION

I like to work on projects that reveal something important about our world, and that aim to make our communities kinder, safer, more informed, and more rooted. 

I seek collaborations on the following:

• • Art and art + science projects (collaboration with scientific, and artistic teams)

  • Illustration, design, and data visualization

  • Creative leadership & art direction

  • Exhibits/creative community events/speaking at talks and on panels  

If you have ideas to discuss or a project in mind, drop me an email at darikoshk@gmail.com