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RE:MEMBRANCE is an interactive digital memorial and data visualization application that chronicles the HIV/AIDS epidemic from 1981 to 1990. The app utilizes a cyberpunk-inspired LCARS interface to present a dynamic grid visualization, where a red medical cross expands across a 3,306-cell grid, each cell representing a day during the epidemic. This visual metaphor not only honors the victims but also reveals systemic patterns and institutional responses to the crisis. To use the app, users can navigate through an interactive timeline that allows them to click on specific years to view historical events, funding data, and mortality statistics. The application features a play/pause function for automatic progression through the timeline, as well as manual controls for users who wish to explore specific data points. Users can also access detailed information about each year, including significant events and statistics, through hover interactions and terminal-style displays. The app is built using modern web technologies, including React for the user interface, TypeScript for type-safe development, and Tailwind CSS for utility-first styling. It is deployed on Vercel, ensuring fast and reliable access. Key features of RE:MEMBRANCE include: - A dynamic grid animation that visually represents the progression of the epidemic. - An interactive timeline with clickable events from 1981 to 1990. - Real-time data integration displaying deaths, funding, and diagnosis statistics. - A visually engaging LCARS-inspired user interface with cyberpunk aesthetics. - Accessibility features such as high contrast modes and keyboard navigation support. - Various data visualizations, including bar graphs for federal funding and line graphs for mortality tracking. - Atmospheric effects like radar sweep animations and ambient soundscapes for an immersive experience. Overall, RE:MEMBRANCE serves as both an educational tool and a memorial, aiming to foster historical awareness, data literacy, and critical thinking regarding the societal impacts of the AIDS epidemic.