INTERACTION, UX/UI

You (Probably) Won't Win the Powerball

Interactive data visualization experience that simulates the incredible rarity of winning the Powerball. User plays with their own numbers, running the simulation thousands of times, and (Probably) never wins. Coded in React.js, HTML, CSS.

The goal of the experience is to highlight your remarkably slim chances of winning the lottery. To illustrate these minuscule odds, the projection flashes various unfortunate events that are statistically more likely to happen to you. These bold statements, combined with the wall full of hundreds of powerball tickets, created an extremely effective attraction to the space, with users actually willing to wait in line to interact with the experience.



Course: Data Visualization
Scope: Interactive Data Visualization Experience
Software: React, HTML, CSS, JS

Outcome

Interactive User Interface
Physical Space
Keypad Interface

Using the keypad, the user is able to run a powerball simulation with their own chosen lottery numbers. The results of their individualized data are then rendered into a data visualization grid.

Process

In-Development Ticket Wall
In-Development Setup
So Many Pins

The space is adorned with hundreds of Powerball tickets pinned to the wall, creating a visual attraction for passersby.

Refined Setup
Ticket Wall Expansion
Final Ticket Wall

The occasional colored tickets reflect the program's data visualization grid and symbolize the slim chance of winning.

User Interface Development
React Code
Projection Setup
Final Interface and Projection

The project was coded in ReactJS, and left on campus for users to freely interact with.

Keypad Stickers
Finishing Touches
Number Comparison
Process Video Recording