Data Visualization Workshop

The Challenge

Context: β€œCar-Free City Center” Pilot

Your Mission: Design a paper prototype of a decision support dashboard for ONE specific stakeholder.

πŸ…°οΈ The Planner

  • Needs: Technical feedback loop.
  • Key Qs: Displacement effects? Retail revenue impacts? Emergency response times?

πŸ…±οΈ The Citizen

  • Needs: Usability & Adaptation.
  • Key Qs: Where do I park? How do I get delivery? Space for complaints?

The Menu: Choose Your Data

Select 3-4 datasets to power your dashboard:

  1. πŸš— Real-time Traffic Sensors (Vehicle counts/speed)
  2. πŸ’¨ Air Quality Index (PM2.5, NO2 - Street level)
  3. πŸ’Ά Retail Point-of-Sale Data (Aggregated monthly revenue)
  4. πŸ—£οΈ Social Media Sentiment (Geotagged posts)
  5. πŸš‘ Emergency GPS Tracks (Response times)
  6. 🚢 Pedestrian Footfall Counters
  7. πŸ”Š Noise Level Decibels
  8. πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking Occupancy (Real-time availability)
  9. 🚌 Public Transit Delays (Real-time feed)
  10. 🌧️ Historical Weather Data

Step-by-Step

1. Select & Sketch (10 mins)

  • Choose your Persona (Planner or Citizen).
  • Pick 3-4 Datasets.
  • Sketch the layout:
    • Indicators (What do they see first?)
    • Interaction (What can they click/change?)

2. Pitch (1 min per group)

  • Who is it for?
  • What problem does it solve for them?
  • Why did you leave out the other data?