About Spectra

SPECTRA is an interactive installation that delves into the natural beauty of the physics of light and sound. It presents the world of waves through every facet of my creative process. This exhibition explores how scientific concepts can be communicated visually by combining objective, empirical data with information design thinking, while celebrating the mathematical elegance that links us to the quantum world of these systems.

The work culminated as a series of posters, 2D and 3D animation, book covers, interactive webpages, and sculpture, allowing me to explore my range of creation capable of sharing a single vast topic. From creating hybrid map/graph data visualizations, to my own equations which represent musical intervals as mathematical sculptures, this work aims to guide the viewer through the world of waves that surrounds them and connect them to the processes that shape the spectrums of our universe.

The work for Spectra was made using Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Figma, Maya, Bifrost, Processing, p5.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and R.

Xander Munc is a graphic designer focused on connecting the substance of his work with the means of creation to build cohesive and meaningful ideas. Through motion, music, code, design, and interactivity, he creates bold, educational work to connect the viewer to his design and content.

Xander holds a deep confidence in his ability to learn about the topics he is designing for, while finding the new, most expressive mediums to communicate those ideas. He believes passionately in the power of design and the future of human-made art, and is constantly searching for opportunities to create while learning.