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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOne\nof the sponsors of this event was Pratt Institute Spatial Analysis and\nVisualization Initiative. SAVI is a geographic information system-centered\nresearch and service that uses mapping, data, design, and visualization to understand\nand empower urban communities. They enable students to make data-driven maps\nand visualizations to solve real-world problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s\ntake a look at some of the projects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- NYC Trees Soundscape<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The\nauthors of the project used a combination of six data sets to create an\nimitation of sounds on the streets of New York. Viewers can choose a route on\nan interactive map using a touchscreen and listen to the audio that simulates the\nenvironmental sounds in this location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Cards Against Hate<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Based\non the annual \u201cNYC Reported Hate Crimes\u201d dataset, the project presented cards demonstrating the number\nof actual hate crime incidents with the real stories. The main goal of the project was to bring more attention to\ninvestigation of hate crimes and bias incidents in the US.\nAlso, the authors hope to provide deeper\ninsight into the nature of hate crimes among\ndifferent\nsocial groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Exhausted New York<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
To\ndesign the installation, the artist researched the air quality\nindex and compared it to the asthma rates among New Yorkers. Based on this information, she concluded\nthat invisible problems of air pollution is one of the biggest in NYC. The aim\nof Exhausted New York visualization\nis to demonstrate how polluted the air that we breathe is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nData-driven\nevents are a great way to engage students in the creative process and encourage them to apply\ntheir digital skills. All projects were based\non open data sets and the participants \u2019own experiences. All the artists\nused indigenous knowledge as a\nbackground for their projects. The artists analyzed the relevant issues for NYC and found a unique solutions. They offered fresh ideas to\nsolve urban problems such as traffic jams, train\ndelays and long lines. Open data sets help to present a\u00ad\u00adccurate and\nrelevant information in physical space through digital visualization. With each\nproject, data become more emotional. This\nprocess displays the application of the\nData-Information-Knowledge-Wisdom model by Ma Lai (Meanings of information: The\nassumptions and research consequences of three foundational LIS theories). The\nauthors of the projects turn the data into\nup-to-date city\nmanagement, optimized delivery and service routes, and efficient strategic planning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\nartists analyzed statistics and data correlations in their\nfield of study to create the projects. Research\nthat they conducted helped them investigate the specific issues of the city\nfrom different sides and create a unique solution as a result. Digital tools and open\ndata allow artists to be able to say\nwhat they want to say. The process of interaction between the artist and data illustrates ideas from the \u201cHuman\u2013information interaction\nresearch and development\u201d article by Gary Marchionini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In\nthe process of working on their projects, the participants encountered some\ndifficulties. Some of the datasets were incomplete and\nthey had to read between the lines to fill in the gaps. In addition, artists had to\ntake into account the historical, economic, and social contexts in which they\nused the data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At\nthe last part of the event, we discussed the issue of data\neducation for high school students. Everyone\nwho participated in the discussion agreed that in the next 20 years the\ncurriculum will include data handling subjects to teach children to analyze and protect data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To create their projects, participants worked on data, analytics, mapping, design, and visualization in collaboration with different departments of various universities and sponsoring organizations. <\/em>Cooperation and team work helped create an enviroment where faculty and students could share ideas across disciplines to make government services more accessible, efficient and responsive to the public needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before\nattending the \u201cData Through Design – Panel\nDiscussion: Everything is a Proxy\u201d event, I thought that open datasets were difficult\nto understand and they couldn\u2019t be applied to solving modern urban problems.\nAfter participating in the discussion, my opinion about open\ndata changed. I realize that it is a great sourse for\ninnovative\nprojects that could change our environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Exhausted New York<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Cards Against Hate<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n