Fill Right Gaps is a text-based data visualization and tool that compares the freedoms and rights written into the constitutions of 161 countries around the world. The goal is to uncover the rights and freedoms that people globally have recognized, but that are still missing or underdefined in the Thai Constitution.
The concept draws inspiration from the “connect-the-dots” illustration used on the opening page of the Thai Constitution—an image that is incomplete, symbolizing the unfinished ideal. This metaphor shaped both the name and design of the project: we aim to “open the gaps” and unfold what’s missing in our constitutional rights.
Visually, the interface mimics a running LED sign, text scrolls across the screen from side to side to highlight the missing elements. Each row represents a category of rights or freedoms. The speed of the scroll indicates how large the gap is: the faster the movement, the more missing content there is. Yellow tags point to concepts where other countries provide more ideas, while red tags highlight areas where Thailand imposes different or more restrictive conditions.
Users can explore each category in detail viewing the exact wording from other countries’ constitutions, how many countries include each idea, and filtering results by democracy index or specific country.
This project presented a unique challenge due to the heavy amount of text and the complexity of the topic. I focused on making it more accessible to the public by adding a tutorial and clear guidance, although not everyone feels comfortable diving into such a dense topic. Feedback has been mixed, some users found it overwhelming, while others felt that the overload of information powerfully mirrors the complexity and urgency of the issue. This project isn’t about declaring what’s right or wrong—it’s about showing what’s possible, and inviting more people into the conversation about rights gaps.
