Bitgestalt – Data, Design & Storytelling

Data, Design & Storyelling steht schon lange im Kopf von rafenew.world. Am 1. Juli 2025 ging ich einen Schritt weiter und gründete die Bitgestalt GmbH.

Bitgestalt wurde als Agentur für Datenvisualisierung gegründet, mit dem Ziel, Daten für Unternehmen klar, verständlich und wirksam zu machen. Im Zentrum steht das Visualisieren, Kommunizieren und Navigieren komplexer Datenthemen, damit Organisationen fundierte Entscheidungen treffen können. Bitgestalt verbindet dabei Design, Analyse und Storytelling zu einer ganzheitlichen Herangehensweise.

Das Angebot von Bitgestalt umfasst unter anderem Data Maps, Dashboards sowie die visuelle und konzeptionelle Aufbereitung kritischer Datenthemen. Dabei geht es nicht um Visualisierung als Selbstzweck, sondern um das Transformieren von Informationen in Orientierung, Einsicht und strategische Wirkung. Jede Visualisierung soll einen klaren Nutzen stiften und eine konkrete Handlung unterstützen.

Parallel dazu baue ich mit meinem Substack «Bitgestalt Brief» eine kleine Sammlung von Gedanken, Einsichten und Hintergrundgeschichten rund um Datenvisualisierung, Kommunikation und die Arbeit von Bitgestalt auf. Die Beiträge erscheinen unregelmässig, dafür sorgfältig kuratiert – mal als tiefer Einblick in Konzepte, mal als kurze Notiz aus dem Alltag eines Studios, das Daten sichtbar, verständlich und wirksam machen will. Substack dient dabei weniger als Newsletter im klassischen Sinn, sondern als Erweiterung von Bitgestalt: ein Ort, an dem ich reflektiere, dokumentiere und meine Arbeit weiter einordne.

Now you know. 🙂

2025 – What a year…!
«A couple of interesting years, actually…», he muttered, taking out the lighting equipment.

Bye-bye Blick

After 15 years as Infographic Designer and Web Developer, it’s time for me to leave Ringier and the Blick Newsroom behind.

April first, 2024, I will start a new chapter in my professional life as a healthcare Data Manager.

But it wouldn’t be much of a sendoff without some sort of visual representation, would it? That’s why I’ve created this faux comic book cover to commemorate the historic transition.

«The Data Manager»

As it turns out, AI did most of the work. Artificial Intelligence, not AL, that is.

The cover is – obviously – a pastiche of the iconic panel in the «Spider-Man, no more» storyline originally published in Amazing Spider-Man Vol 1 #50 in 1967:

Panel from The Amazing Spider-Man #50, Marvel Comics 1967

My gratitude goes to all my colleagues for sharing countless moments of triumph and struggle, tears and excitement, frustration and joy, insight and challenge, and above all, laughter in my far too many years in the newsroom. I wish you all the best.

Addendum

Probably my last entry on the Blick homepage in my last week: The tried and tested Lottery-Winnings-Calculator:

Screenshot blick.ch (2024-02-28)

Moogerly

Exploring the movie universe through graphs

After more than a year of planning, research, and development, I’m excited to share my newest app: Moogerly.com.

The Moogerly platform is aimed at fans of cinema, data, and visualization, allowing them to explore the movie universe through interactive graphs. It provides a unique way to visualize your favorite titles, cast, and crew, and shows how they fit into the interconnected world of film, TV shows, and trivia.

With its continually evolving features, Moogerly is an exciting platform for movie enthusiasts to dive into the world of cinema and TV. The website offers a growing range of predefined sets to browse through. You can also create your own sets by selecting movies and persons of your choice.

Moogerly is a personal project created by the maker of rafenew.world, who aims to bring together data, design, and storytelling while learning new things and improving his skills.

The website’s user-friendly interface allows you to navigate through various predefined sets or create your own visualizations. Whether you’re interested in exploring the filmography of your favorite actor or tracing the connections between different movies, Moogerly provides an engaging experience for movie lovers.

Moogerly utilizes data and technology from «The Movie Database» (TMDB). This ensures that you have access to accurate and up-to-date information about movies, cast members, crew details, and more. The website is continually being developed to enhance its features and provide an immersive experience for users.

Join Moogerly‘s growing community of movie enthusiasts and embark on a journey through the fascinating world of cinema. Start exploring today at www.moogerly.com.

Avatar: The Way of Water

Avatar: The way of water
Technical marvels abound
High frame rate, 3D wow

Rating: 4

Avatar: The Way of Water is a highly anticipated sequel to the 2009 blockbuster hit Avatar. This film is a technical marvel, showcasing the latest advancements in filmmaking technology.

One of the most impressive aspects of this film is its high frame rate. This allows for a more immersive and realistic experience, as the action on screen appears more fluid and lifelike. The high frame rate also enhances the 3D effects, making them more effective and impactful.

The 3D in Avatar: The Way of Water is truly a sight to behold. The filmmakers use this technology to fully immerse the audience in the world of Pandora, creating a fully realized and believable alien world. The use of 3D also adds depth and dimension to the action scenes, making them more intense and exciting.

In addition to the technical achievements, Avatar: The Way of Water also features a strong and engaging story. The film continues the story of Jake Sully and his journey as a member of the Na’vi people, exploring themes of environmentalism and cultural understanding. The film also introduces new characters and storylines, adding complexity and depth to the world of Pandora.

Overall, Avatar: The Way of Water is a must-see film for any fan of the franchise or anyone interested in the latest advancements in filmmaking technology. The high frame rate and 3D effects truly enhance the viewing experience, making it a truly immersive and exciting cinematic experience.


You probably guessed it: The above review and haiku were generated by the Artificial Intelligence ChatGPT by OpenAI… wow, indeed! Here’s what I asked the bot:

«Write a 5 paragraph movie review for Avatar: The way of water (as a haiku) for the movie-blog www.rafenew.world underlining the technical achievements in filmmaking, high frame rate and 3d.»


Storytelling🐷🐷🐷🐷
Characters🐷🐷🐷
Acting🐷🐷🐷🐷
Drama, Baby!🐷🐷🐷
Fun🐷🐷🐷🐷
Humour🐷🐷
Visuals🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷
Music and Sound🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷
Originality🐷🐷🐷🐷
Entertainment value🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷
Production value🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷
Satisfaction🐷🐷🐷🐷

Ceci est fongible.

Welcome to the future! I don’t know how, I don’t know why, but I just did a Non-Fungible Token!

This may seem like an unreasonable expensive experiment (it certainly does to me) but for the first time (almost) it creates the opportunity to buy (in a way) an original piece of the rafeman! So grab your Ethereum and…

…buy now!

Meta-humor in a meta-verse – Layers, man…!

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