Nicholas Rougeux

Midwest data artist and designer

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Making of The Naturalist’s Library
July 7, 2026

A big project is something special. The excitement of the unknown, watching it evolve, and trying new ideas are things I look forward to in every project. Recreating The Naturalist’s Library was no different and presented unique challenges, from an overabundance of source material to creating my first book.

Making of Printing Types
September 20, 2025

Researching is like treasure hunting—following clue after clue in the hopes of finding something amazing. When I set out to create a digital edition of Daniel Updike’s Printing Types, I had no idea that I was going to spend months hunting down more than 1,200 books spanning more than 450 years but I’m glad I did. This project involved more research than I’ve ever done.

Making of Clavis Cælestis: A Synopsis of the Universe
May 24, 2025

I’ve long loved astronomy. Spending even a few seconds thinking about the wonders in the universe gives me a sense of joy. I marvel at what the scientific community has been able to learn about its inner workings from our tiny blue marble. When I stumbled upon Thomas Wright’s grand poster of his astronomical illustrations from 1742, I was immediately drawn in and thought recreating them would be a fun project.

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