Magazine | UCLA College | 2023 Edition
The Spring 2023 Faces of Big Data issue of UCLA College Magazine explored how data is transforming disciplines, careers and everyday life—from AI and digital humanities to global health and privacy. Featuring interdisciplinary stories, profiles from all five divisions, alumni voices and a message from the deans, the issue served as both a flagship communications piece and a lasting record of the College’s impact, showcasing a bold, collaborative and connected UCLA community.
Award-Winning Magazine: The Council for Advancement and Support of Education, or CASE, recognized the summer 2023 issue of the UCLA College Magazine with a Best of District VII Award.
The Faces of Big Data cover takes a humanistic, conceptual approach to visualizing data. Created in close collaboration between the creative director and UCLA alum Mimi Chao—a celebrated Los Angeles-based illustrator—the artwork reflects a unique Bruin perspective. Chao brought her storytelling and distinct style to the piece. Designed to surprise and invite deeper engagement, the piece evolved over four weeks . A cool-toned palette set a quiet tone on the cover, hinting at the vibrant, playful visuals within—a narrative that frames data as both art and insight.
