Overview
Adventures in data visualization is a summer workshop dedicated to explorations into the field of data visualization by means of computational design approaches and technologies. By accessing, creating and manipulating datasets, the participants design and develop projects that make raw data perceivable through digital or physical experiences.
By leveraging web technologies for visualization, participants will focus on creating data-driven stories and concepts on one of the most hyped financial topic: cryptocurrency.
How many cryptocurrencies have been generated in the last few years? What is the average changes in the values every week? How many transactions happen every hours? How much money disappeared in cryptocurrencies related scam? How many services are based on cryptos?
The projects can make use of storytelling, experimental, artistic or information design techniques and approaches. Data on cryptocurrencies is the material, D3js is the tool and the web is the medium.
The workshop activities are based on design and programming sessions in which participants develop a project individually or in teams. The workshop is an intensive educational course featuring hands-on activities and peer to peer learning.
During the workshop tutoring sessions and resources are provided according to the design goal of the participants’ projects. The tutoring sessions point to transfer the fundamental knowledge of web technologies, in particular, of popular software libraries such as D3.js, The main programming language of the workshop is javascript/D3js, but participants can choose a different prototyping platform or other web technologies depending on the goal of their project.
Lake sessions
Evening dives into the lake of Lugano are a warmly encouraged side activity of the workshop. Participants are welcome to bring their own bath suit.
Teachers & Tutors
Fabio Franchino, @fabiofranchino
Fabio is a computational designer and a founding partner at ToDo Creative Agency in Torino. He has always been involved in creative processes, ranging in fields from music to design, passing through performing and generative arts. He discovered the potential of programming as a medium and unconventional tool for his creative purposes. He explores ideas through evolving processes, often finding unexpected, meaningful outcomes and new aesthetics. After gaining senior experience with ActionScript and Processing, he has been exploring JavaScript and web technologies, trying to discover further creative potentials. He has taught in several institutions and has held workshops in his field of expertise; he also organized the first Italian event devoted to computational practices in art and design. fabiofranchino.com todo.to.it
Serena Cangiano, SUPSI, coordinator, @almostserena
Serena Cangiano, researcher, interaction designer and proud leader of the hands-on summer schools in interaction design at SUPSI.
Giovanni Profeta, SUPSI, coordinator & tutor, @profeta_g
Giovanni Profeta holds a Master's Degree in Visual and Multimedia Communication from the University Iuav of Venice. He is Ph.D. candidate in Design at Politecnico di Milano and develops applied research projects focused on data visualization and interaction design at the Laboratory of visual culture - Interaction Design Lab SUPSI and DensityDesign Research Lab. Currently he is a teacher of Interaction design at the bachelor SUPSI in Visual Communication.
Greta Castellana, information designer @gretacastellana
Greta is an Interaction and Information designer interested in exploring data and technology as a way to interact with people. She holds a BA in Graphic and Communication Design from ISIA Urbino and an MA in Information Design from the Design Academy Eindhoven. She has been living in different European countries and she is currently based in Amsterdam, where she works at the intersection between data visualization and user experience design.
Marco Lurati, SUPSI fablab, @fablablugano
Marco Lurati, engineer, interaction designer and fabtotum at Fablab SUPSI Lugano.
External lecturers
A group of experts will join the workshop to give online and off presentations that will enrich the learning process.
Practical information
Requirements
Adventures in Data Visualization is open to interaction designers, creative coders, software developers, researchers and makers interested in doing projects with data. A basic knowledge of scripting and programming language is recommended in order to participate. Motivated novices are very welcome to participate in the workshop. Participants must bring their own laptop.
Duration
5 days, from Sunday 15th to Thursday 19th July 2018, about 7 hours per day (35 hours).
Certificate and ECTS
Certificate of attendance and 2 ECTS.
Language
English.
Equipment and materials
Participants must bring their own laptop.
Venues
Workshop activities will take place at Campus Trevano SUPSI in the atelier of Master of Advanced Studies in Interaction Design and FabLab SUPSI Lugano, Building A, level -1.
Special events
Adventures in data visualization 2017 aims to be an event where people exchange information and visions about topics related to design and technology. Participants are warmly invited to give a public presentation about their works or interests during the special events program that will be made public before the start of the workshop. Lugano is a city offering many cultural and music events during the summer period. Here the information about Buskers Festival that takes place from 18th to 22nd July 2018.
Registration deadline and fee
450.- CHF (accommodation and food are not included).
Deadline: 10 June 2018
Places are limited to 20 participants. Please submit your registration by filling the registration form.
Contact
For more information write to serena.cangiano@supsi.ch