Showcasing distributed computing’s impact on COVID-19
Senior project
Fall 2021
Distributed computing made headlines in its search for COVID-19 antivirals. I developed an interactive web experience to educate users about the incredible power of that old computer in your basement.
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COVID-19 Proteins were rendered using data files from RCSB’s protein database. WebGL was used to render proteins quickly by utilizing all of a users available hardware.
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Vibrant contemporary colors and typography helped bring excitement to the often boring fields of tech and biology.
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Charts helped viewers understand the magnitude of data being presented. D3.js and GSAP helped bring accurate data to life through scroll triggered, animation.
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An interactive ball-and-chain diagram helped users understand what protein folding was without overcomplicating the biololgy. Lottie animations exported from After Effects made for smooth, independantly triggered animations.
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A call to action encouraged users to become involved in distributed computing, not just ooh and ahh and the visuals.