Lecturer

• Prof. Jürgen Späth

Teaching Assistance

• Marcial Koch
  

Students / Groups

• Group 01
  Loïc, Carina, Liv


• Group 02
  Elena, Lars, PJ


• Group 03
  Tanja, Mo, Matthias


• Group 04
  Luis, Audrey, Sonja


• Group 05
  Lea, Matilda, Luke, Benjamin

Collaboration Partner

ETH Zürich / Crowther Lab

Thomas Lauber | thomas.c.lauber@gmail.com

ETH Zürich / focusTerra

Kerstin Bircher | kerstin.bircher@erdw.ethz.ch

Joanna Steigh | joanna.sleigh@hest.ethz.ch

Tools

• Teleconferencing Zoom
• Online Collaboration Miro

Attendance

Grading

Grades will be based on final presentation, final work and deliverables.

• 20% Presentations
  
• 50% Final work (Concept, GUI, Micro Interactions, Prototype)
  
• 30% Deliverables
  

Deliverables

All deliverables have to be uploaded to the filer until Monday 12.12.2022 at 09:00 AM.

• PDF Documentation (to be stored in a file labelled “Documentation”)
• Mockup & screencast of interaction with the mockup. A short video (~2min) of the project (to be stored in a file labelled “Video”)
• Text file including the project title, a short description, and a project description (in a file to be labeled “Texts”)
• Approx. 10 representative images of the project (to be stored in a file labeled “Images"

Please take a look at the IAD documentation guidelines for submission.

Feedback

There will be a overall feedback after the final presentation. Individual feedback is given after the module has been handed in at a certain distance from the module. This date will be announced.

Topic

Nature-based solutions for CO2 storage

Humans have greatly altered the Earth, releasing much CO2 through land use changes while destroying natural storage capacity of CO2 from the atmosphere. If we take our ecological responsibility (by restoring and maintaining natural ecosystems - and not just by "planting trees") we can generate again a large amount of CO2 storage capacity in vegetation and soil.

Problem

Climate change and biodiversity can be overwhelming - there is a wealth of information and warnings. Creative people, such as artists and designers, have the opportunity to spread knowledge through creative projects. However, artists lack access to collaboration with scientists. Without dedicated collaboration, scientific data and findings are rarely put into a full context, leading to misinterpretation, misunderstanding and ultimately inaction

Aim

In collaboration with the ETH Crowther Lab and the ETH science museum focusTerra, we aim to create an "Interactive Mapping Table" where people can explore and learn about nature-based solutions for CO2 storage and climate data to create new understanding of ecosystems around the world and inspire change.Each team develops a concept for the multitouch-table based on the three parts "understand", "explore" and "act";

• understand - Understanding how we humans have changed the environment and the amount of CO2 that can be stored in natural systems
• explore - Exploring the Potential for CO2 storage lying in natural ecosystems - both above/at the earth's surface (vegetation) and below the earth's surface (in the soil). 
• act - Learning about the most effective actions that can be taken on earth to exploit the CO2 storage potential and being encouraged to do something yourself.

>>More detail description in the attached document.

The three parts each include different data, goals and correspondingly different visualization and interaction possibilities. Individual screen situations are designed via a click-through mockup, whereby the core screens with the important/exciting interactions via tokens are programmed. The tokens should be an integral part of the concept.

The prototypes will be shown as an exhibit with the Multitouch table in a planned special exhibition about CO2 in focusTerra, the E-arth & Science Discovery Center of ETH Zurich. The requirements for the prototype can be read in the following document.

Over the past years, scientists of the ETH Crowther Lab have already been working with IAD students from ZHdK to enhance scientific data by developing appropriate interactions and visualisations, a multi-touch display that allows regular 2D gestures, and several physical tokens for further interaction. Unlike any other format (e.g. film or VR), the interactive map format allows users to explore the spatial and temporal patterns in the data without being limited to a specific user journey.

Topic

Nature-based solutions for CO2 storage

Humans have greatly altered the Earth, releasing much CO2 through land use changes while destroying natural storage capacity of CO2 from the atmosphere. If we take our ecological responsibility (by restoring and maintaining natural ecosystems - and not just by "planting trees") we can generate again a large amount of CO2 storage capacity in vegetation and soil.

Problem

Climate change and biodiversity can be overwhelming - there is a wealth of information and warnings. Creative people, such as artists and designers, have the opportunity to spread knowledge through creative projects. However, artists lack access to collaboration with scientists. Without dedicated collaboration, scientific data and findings are rarely put into a full context, leading to misinterpretation, misunderstanding and ultimately inaction

Aim

In collaboration with the ETH Crowther Lab and the ETH science museum focusTerra, we aim to create an "Interactive Mapping Table" where people can explore and learn about nature-based solutions for CO2 storage and climate data to create new understanding of ecosystems around the world and inspire change.Each team develops a concept for the multitouch-table based on the three parts "understand", "explore" and "act";

• understand - Understanding how we humans have changed the environment and the amount of CO2 that can be stored in natural systems
• explore - Exploring the Potential for CO2 storage lying in natural ecosystems - both above/at the earth's surface (vegetation) and below the earth's surface (in the soil). 
• act - Learning about the most effective actions that can be taken on earth to exploit the CO2 storage potential and being encouraged to do something yourself.

>>More detail description in the attached document.

The three parts each include different data, goals and correspondingly different visualization and interaction possibilities. Individual screen situations are designed via a click-through mockup, whereby the core screens with the important/exciting interactions via tokens are programmed. The tokens should be an integral part of the concept.

The prototypes will be shown as an exhibit with the Multitouch table in a planned special exhibition about CO2 in focusTerra, the E-arth & Science Discovery Center of ETH Zurich. The requirements for the prototype can be read in the following document.

Over the past years, scientists of the ETH Crowther Lab have already been working with IAD students from ZHdK to enhance scientific data by developing appropriate interactions and visualisations, a multi-touch display that allows regular 2D gestures, and several physical tokens for further interaction. Unlike any other format (e.g. film or VR), the interactive map format allows users to explore the spatial and temporal patterns in the data without being limited to a specific user journey.

Kick Off

• Introduction into the module "Data Visualization"
  
• Introduction into the collaboration by Thomas Lauber (Crowther Lab)

Material inspection

Go through the following material on Paul by Tuesday evening, 08.11.2022.

• Material Crowther Lab
• Material Information Visualization
• Material Climate
• Related Projects
• Read, Listen, Watch
  

External Input: Modular Information Design with Nicole Lachenmeier - Superdot Studio

Room: Seminarroom 4.K16
Time: Wednesday 09th of November | 09:00 – 12:00 / 13:00 - 17:00

The workshop "Modular Information Design" explores the use of data and design. Here, the approach of modular information design is introduced on the basis of a prepared data set. Using simple tools such as pen and paper, many visualization variants are designed. The results are evaluated in collective reflection sessions. Through the presentation of various information design projects by Superdot, students will learn about processes and tools.

Please bring fineliners in at least 3 different colors, ruler, at least 2 pastel luminous pencils and optional compass (Zirkel)

Visit current focusTerra Exhibition @ETH Zurich

Schedule:

13:45 – Meeting point: in front of Sonneggstrasse 5 in Zurich (focusTerra ETH)
14:00 – Onboard and welcoming
14:10 – Tour through current focusTerra exhibitions incl. earthquake simulator
15:00 – Break
15:15 – Presentation of planned CO2 exhibition / first exchange of ideas
16:00 – End

Mentorings Wednesday

Look at the calendar for your timeslot. If someone is unable to attend a meeting, please swap the timeslots among the class so that there are no gaps.

Expectation:
We expect concepts in the form of paper prototypes. Different approaches are desired. Think through all the three areas; understand, explore, act, and communicate them to us through the paper prototype. Please work in large format.

Atelier Visit

Mid Presentations

Each group has 15 minutes to present their project. Additional we have 10 minutes each for questions and feedback.

We recommend to work with slides. Of course, if you find a better way to present your project, you are free to do so.

Expectation:

• Briefly outline the most important points of the process in order to be able to understand the decision
• Concept explained on the basis of a wireframe. From the beginning (user arrives at table) to the end (user leaves table)
• Tokens interaction: What can be influenced with them?
• Refinement of the first digital visualizations
  

Interactive Touch-Table

Start prototyping on the interactive touch-table which is located in the IAD projectroom 4.K22-1

Programming Mentoring on request with Paulina on 22.11.22, 13:00 - 16:00

Write Paulina an email to paulina.zybinska@zhdk.ch 1 day in advance until 17:00.

Mentorings Tuesday

Look at the calendar for your timeslot. If someone is unable to attend a meeting, please swap the timeslots among the class so that there are no gaps.

Expectation:
We expect the core screens of the digital visualizations to be prototype click dummies that can be tried out on the interactive touch table (doesn't need to be programmed). Further bring an initial mood board for the design.

Mentorings on request Thursday

Write us an email to juergen.spaeth@zhdk.ch & marcial.koch@zhdk.ch 1 day in advance until 17:00.

Mentorings Friday

Look at the calendar for your timeslot. If someone is unable to attend a meeting, please swap the timeslots among the class so that there are no gaps.

Expectation:
We expect the incorporation of the critique from the last mentoring. Refine the existing prototype and show us the whole concept visualized on the interactive touch-table. Apply designs to your corescreens, in relation to you moodboard. Create variations.
Every function must be clear from your side. Make one corescreen interactive.

Programming Mentoring on request with Paulina on 25.11.22, 09:00 - 11:00

Write Paulina an email to paulina.zybinska@zhdk.ch 1 day in advance until 17:00.

Programming Mentoring on request with Paulina on 29.11.22, 13:00 - 16:00

Write Paulina an email to paulina.zybinska@zhdk.ch 1 day in advance until 17:00.

Mentorings Tuesday

Look at the calendar for your timeslot. If someone is unable to attend a meeting, please swap the timeslots among the class so that there are no gaps.

Expectation:
We expect the incorporation of the critique from the last mentoring. Focus on a design and apply it to all screens. Refine the prototype. The parts which are only understandable in interaction should also run interactively.

Programming Mentoring on request with Paulina on 30.11.22, 09:00 - 17:00

Write Paulina an email to paulina.zybinska@zhdk.ch 1 day in advance until 17:00.

Mentorings on request Wednesday

Write us an email to juergen.spaeth@zhdk.ch & marcial.koch@zhdk.ch 1 day in advance until 17:00.

Final Presentation

Each group has 15 minutes to present their project and 5 minutes for a live prototype show, where you explain your visualization. Afterwards we have 10 minutes each for questions and feedback.
We recommend to work with slides. Of course, if you find a better way to present your project, you are free to do so

The presentation should be structured as follows:

• 15 minutes presentation, show us the process, findings, concept and future steps
• 5 minutes live prototype on touch table, where you explain your visualization
• 10 minutes Q/A

Final Deliverables on 12.12.22, 09:00

Have a look in the course settings.

Websites

Articles

Videos 

Podcasts

Datasets

Websites

Books

Papers / Readings

Videos 

Links

Making Changes that Matter – These 16 steps are the most effective way to reduce your carbon pollution and persuade others to do the same.

Act Now! – The UN Campaign for Individual Action

Links Databases

statista – ZHdK Campus Lizenz

Energy-related CO2 emissions per capita worldwide – statista

Distribution of energy-related CO2 emissions worldwide by sector – statista

World population – data.worldbank.org

CO2 Emissions – climatewatchdata.org

CO2 emissions by selected countries worldwide – Carbon Interface

Biodiversity Hotspots – resourcewatch.org

World Air Quality – IQ>Air

World Air Quality – getambee

Pollen information including species, plants and indices for a specific location – Breezometer

Access to high-quality weather, climate and environmental data – Planet OS

Data Visualisation 2022

Data Visualisation 2021

Data Visualisation 2020

Data Visualisation 2019

IAD Past

General Touchtable Projects

Design Guidelines

• Design Guidelines Google
  
• Design Guidelines IBM
  
• Design Guidelines Apple
  

Basics

Three Design Phases