Cristina Tarquini | Data Garden - Graphic Days 2026
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Cristina Tarquini | Data Garden

Starting from real plant growth data, this workshop introduces participants to creative data visualization through TouchDesigner. Numbers, measurements, and botanical datasets are transformed into forms, movement, and generative visual landscapes, exploring the expressive potential of information. Through a hands-on approach, participants will discover how data can become visual material and give rise to immersive experiences at the intersection of art, nature, and technology.

What will you learn?
You will gain the fundamentals of creative data visualization with TouchDesigner, learning how to transform real-world data into dynamic and generative visualizations, and how to translate information and measurements into visual forms, movement, and immersive imagery.

 

Techniques
Data visualization, TouchDesigner, generative graphics.

 

Language
Italian, with English support if needed.

 

Required Skills
Designed for beginners, the workshop requires no previous experience with TouchDesigner or programming.

 

Target
Designers, artists, creatives, students, and anyone interested in data visualization and generative practices.

 

Required Materials
Personal laptop with TouchDesigner installed.

 

Duration
4 hours

 

Workshops
Sunday, October 18
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cristina Tarquini
Cantieri Gruppo Building, Via A. Banfo 43
Room:Area Workshop I
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Cristina Tarquini | Data Garden
50 €
Cristina Tarquini | Data Garden
50 €
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