Beyond Number is an interactive platform that transforms raw data into compelling personal narratives. Designed with clarity and engagement in mind, it enables users to explore social justice data through dynamic visualizations, interactive tooltips, and an intuitive minimalist layout. By integrating storytelling with data analytics, it allows visitors to create personalized memory posters that highlight key insights and historical contexts. The platform encourages reflection and awareness, making data-driven storytelling more accessible, impactful, and socially relevant.

Lei Ye is a designer whose work spans digital products, data storytelling, and visual communication. With experience across enterprise systems, creative industries, and public sector initiatives, he bridges the gap between complex information and accessible user experiences. His projects have been recognized by international design organizations and exhibited globally. Through independent research and collaborative platforms, he explores the role of design in shaping technology, policy, and social narratives. His practice contributes to discussions on how design can interpret systems and support public understanding.

Data For Black Lives is a nonprofit organization committed to leveraging data science and technology to drive social change and racial justice. Since its founding in 2017, D4BL has united activists, researchers, and technologists to challenge biased data practices and advocate for policies that empower Black communities. Through conferences, research, and community-driven initiatives, D4BL fosters critical conversations on the ethical use of data and its broader societal impact.