VizChitra 2025

This talk reimagines Shakespeare’s First Folio not just as literature, but as data. By analysing every line of speech in the plays, and mapping the distribution of dialogue between male and female characters, we uncover striking patterns of presence and absence across the Bard’s works.
The visualisations explore multiple dimensions: total proportions of male and female speech, variations across comedies, tragedies, and histories, and the roles of individual characters — from the commanding Rosalind to the enigmatic Lady Macbeth. Through this lens, we see how deeply gender imbalance is embedded in the very structure of these iconic texts.

Key Takeaways
Learn how data visualisation can bring fresh insight to literary works, revealing patterns of voice, power, and representation.
Discover how to apply a similar approach to other cultural texts, bridging the gap between humanities and data design.

Target Audience
This session is for anyone curious about the intersection of storytelling and data: designers, writers, educators, historians, and anyone interested in re-examining familiar texts through a visual and analytical lens. No technical background required — just curiosity.

Krunal Palande is an independent information designer who finds inspiration in the everyday objects around us. With over a decade of experience in data design, he explores how natural forms and functional designs can unlock new, meaningful ways to visualise information. When he’s not teaching data+design at NMIMS Mumbai, Krunal works with organisations to craft custom data experiences that go beyond the ordinary.