YAAAAAAWN
Motion Graphic, Data Visualization
Francine Zhang
Medium: Digital
Size: n/a
Year: 2026
YAAAAWN is a motion graphics project that explores the accumulation of fatigue through repeated yawning.
Based on data collected over five days, each yawn triggered by different causes is represented through repeated letterforms in varying shades of blue. Continuous horizontal movement creates a sense of ongoing flow, reflecting the persistence of tiredness.
The acceleration of motion and scaling of the letters suggest the physical rhythm of yawning, while a gradual shift from day to night reinforces the passage of time. At the peak, a recorded yawn is introduced to create an immersive and shared bodily response.