My Texts

How many texts have you sent? What words do you use most often? Do you text differently with your parents than with your friends? What’s your favorite emoji? What’s your favorite curse word? I got the chance to find out.

I used a program created by David Holtz to scan my entire iMessage library on my computer since November 22, 2015 at 4:00 PM to find all kinds of different data. This includes both texts I’ve sent and received. Then, I visualized the data and printed it on a risograph. (2019)

Infographic showing "Texts" statistics. Indicates 151,739 messages sent, 56,430 different words used, and 7,525 emojis used.Infographic showcasing popular "Emoji" usage. Displays several emojis like laughing, heart eyes, and pumpkin with usage counts. Also has a small list showing counts for certain emojis.Graph titled "Love" detailing sentiment over the years and months. Indicates love sentiment peaking in 2019 with a heart image. Includes a narrative about the sender’s emotions and a monthly graph.
Infographic titled "My Mom" showing communication statistics with mom. Indicates 8,751 messages and most used emojis in conversations. Also has a section comparing "Mom vs. Dad" texting.Infographic focused on the usage of expletives, prominently displaying counts for the words "F***" and "Sh**". Also features a detailed list of various expletives and their usage counts.Infographic titled "Hahahah" showcasing the various ways of typing laughter and their counts. It displays long chains of haha, lmao, lol, and other variants, each with a specific count.
All 6 posters on displayPROJECT ON DISPLAY AT THE MORGAN BUILDING AT PENN.

Details

Close-up of "151" with the label "Messages", highlighting the print texture and details of risograph prints.Detailed view of a vibrant orange fruit emoji with the caption "This is my most used food emoji" and a count of "22", emphasizing the risograph print quality.Macro view of a textured red heart, showcasing the intricacies and grains of the risograph printing method.Zoomed-in portion of text displaying the word "Sh*t", accentuating the risograph print’s texture and granularity.Close-up of a line graph indicating numbers "152" for January and "67" for February, focusing on the print details of the risograph.Macro shot of a yellow emoji with dollar signs for eyes and a smile. Caption below reads "only used once" and a timestamp "9/11/17, 11:29 AM", highlighting the print quality of the risograph.