Data4Change · Michael Brenner · On Data And Design
On Data and Design Meetup #26
Online, January 18th, 2024
For the 26th edition of On Data And Design, we explore the intersection of «Cities, Data and Design». This online event is a journey through the world of urban landscapes and their relationship with data and design. Our panel of experts are showing how the fusion of data visualization, urban planning, and design shapes our understanding and experience of cities. This session is perfect for city planners, architects, data enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the dynamic interplay of data and urban design. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from the best in the field and explore the transformative power of data and design in shaping urban spaces.
Data4Change is a nonprofit organization that empowers other organizations to use data in their advocacy work. They collect data, coach organizations on using data, and help them communicate data effectively. They have created numerous data projects to address critical issues and bring about change.
00:00 👋 Introduction by Michael Brenner, a graphic designer and data and design advocate.
00:42 🌍 Data4Change is a nonprofit empowering organizations to use data for advocacy.
01:18 📊 They have co-created 50 data design projects to change how people engage with critical issues.
02:00 🌐 Data collection involves various methods including surveys, scraping websites, and creating data murals.
03:07 💼 Data coaching helps organizations feel more confident and curious about using data.
04:03 📣 Data communication is done through projects like books, murals, and digital campaigns.
05:20 🎨 Creative solutions come from embracing constraints and involving diverse perspectives.
06:50 🏙️ Project 1: Social Justice Center in Nairobi uses interactive murals to gather community perceptions of safety.
09:05 🚹 Project 2: HarassMap in Cairo maps instances of sexual harassment to raise awareness and provide support.
12:37 🌍 Project 3: Future with Walking Bee in Nairobi and Kalala focuses on the challenges faced by urban refugees.
15:30 👏 Conclusion and appreciation for the projects and their impact.
🔍 Data Collection: Data4Change utilizes various methods to collect data, including surveys, web scraping, and observational data, to gather insights from communities and open sources.
📚 Data Liberation: The organization aims to liberate data from spreadsheets by making it more accessible and communicable, transforming it into impactful visualizations and storytelling.
🌈 Embracing Constraints: Data4Change believes that creativity thrives within constraints and that solutions can be found by "hacking the box" rather than always thinking outside of it.
👥 Diverse Collaboration: The organization emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives and collaboration to spark creative ideas and effectively tackle complex issues through data-driven projects.
🖼️ Data Communication: Data is communicated through various mediums such as books, murals, and digital campaigns, allowing for different audiences and contexts to engage with the information effectively.
🌍 Global Impact: Data4Change's projects have addressed critical issues worldwide, including sexual harassment, urban refugee challenges, and community safety perceptions, aiming to create positive change in society.
🙌 Empowering Advocacy: Through data coaching and collaboration, Data4Change empowers organizations to use data effectively in their advocacy work, enabling them to better defend human rights and bring about meaningful change.