Humans have altered the Earth greatly and emitted lots of CO2 through land use change, but with good stewardship (restoration + conservation), we will be able to store lots of CO2 again in vegetation and soil.
In collaboration with the ETH Crowther Lab and the ETH science museum focusTerra, we will make the potential of nature-based CO2 storage understandable and explorable, while simultaneously calling for action.
Thomas Lauber | thomas.c.lauber@gmail.com
Kerstin Bircher | kerstin.bircher@erdw.ethz.ch
Joanna Steigh | joanna.sleigh@hest.ethz.ch
Grades will be based on final presentation, final work and deliverables.
All deliverables have to be uploaded to the filer until Monday 12.12.2022 at 09:00 AM.
Please take a look at the IAD documentation guidelines for submission.
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.
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
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";
>>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.
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.
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
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";
>>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.
Go through the following material on Paul by Tuesday evening, 08.11.2022.
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)
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
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.
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:
Start prototyping on the interactive touch-table which is located in the IAD projectroom 4.K22-1
Write Paulina an email to paulina.zybinska@zhdk.ch 1 day in advance until 17:00.
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.
Write us an email to juergen.spaeth@zhdk.ch & marcial.koch@zhdk.ch 1 day in advance until 17:00.
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.
Write Paulina an email to paulina.zybinska@zhdk.ch 1 day in advance until 17:00.
Write Paulina an email to paulina.zybinska@zhdk.ch 1 day in advance until 17:00.
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.
Write Paulina an email to paulina.zybinska@zhdk.ch 1 day in advance until 17:00.
Write us an email to juergen.spaeth@zhdk.ch & marcial.koch@zhdk.ch 1 day in advance until 17:00.
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:
Have a look in the course settings.
In this area you will find interesting material on «Crowther Lab» that we have collected for the course.
An open data platform of ecological insights for the global restoration movement. Coming 2021.
Founded by Crowther Lab
Supported by Google
We encourage you to do a search for the word “Forest” or “Tree” to access relevant information and not have to read the full documents.
BBC (05.07.19)
In this area you will find interesting material on «Information Visualization» that we have collected for the course.
The original video (1980) describing the first focus+context technique, the Bifocal Display (aka Fisheye lens)
In this area you will find interesting material and data on «climate» that we have collected for the course.
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
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
In this area you will find interesting material on «Interface Design» that we have collected for the course.