the green box

Project:

Partner

Workshop on Big data

Coordinator:

Politecnico di Milano

My Role -

Business Design and Modelling, Ideation, User Experience, Data Extraction, Fixing design questions, and analysis of-design tools.

The Challenge

“Design for complexity” Transforming Vast Data Sets into Compelling Urban Narratives and Practical Resources for Designers, unraveling the intricate tapestry of urban environments for more informed decision-making and sustainable development.

Context

Modern businesses grapple with mounting intricacies in effectively handling the extensive volume of information and data essential to maintain competitiveness in the marketplace. Data analysts, data engineers, and data scientists shoulder the responsibility of processing and providing data for a wide range of audiences and objectives, but frequently struggle to fully meet user requirements.

Team:

Gülsüm Koç | Haruna Yamashita | Vaishnavi Surkutwar

We solved to achieve # Big Data Analysis # # Data Driven Solutions # # Product and Service System #

Research

In the pursuit of tackling this challenge, the research delves into the pivotal role that designers can assume. It investigates the application of service design techniques and tools within the realm of data, with a focus on precision in capturing user requirements and progression towards the mapping, visualization, and comprehension of intricate and ever-evolving information flows. Throughout this research endeavor, the utilization of gamification tools for the generation of innovative data narratives is explored. A diverse set of designer tools, including platforms like Mural and Miro, as well as more advanced resources like graph databases, will be leveraged. Furthermore, this investigation incorporates a programming component, emphasizing that prior programming experience is not a prerequisite for participation

Service Concept

The Green Box, we are on a mission to reconnect people with the origins of their food by inspiring and enabling individuals to grow fresh, organic produce at home. Our vision is to create a world where everyone has easy access to nutritious, sustainable, and homegrown food, promoting a healthier and more connected society.

Key Elements of the Service:

Inspiration for Homegrown Produce: We provide a wealth of information, resources, and inspiration to encourage people to embark on the journey of growing their own vegetables and herbs, regardless of their level of experience.
Tailored to Different Environments: We recognize that growing vegetables can vary significantly based on location and environmental factors. Our service offers guidance and support tailored to different environments, ensuring successful cultivation in urban settings, suburban homes, or rural areas.
Data-Driven Approach: The Green Box is a data-driven service that collects information at every stage of the user journey. We utilize this data to continuously improve our offerings, adapting to the evolving needs and preferences of our users.
User Benefits: Our users enjoy several benefits:
- Expert Guidance: Access to expert advice and tips on cultivation techniques, pest control, and sustainable gardening practices.
- Personalized Recommendations: Tailored recommendations for specific plants and growing conditions based on user-provided data.
- Community Engagement: Connect with a like-minded community of home gardeners to share experiences and seek advice.
- Progress Tracking: Monitor the growth and health of your plants through our app, with timely reminders for watering, fertilizing, and harvesting.
Tradeoffs: While we strive to make home gardening accessible and enjoyable, there may be tradeoffs based on factors such as available space, time commitment, and initial costs for equipment and supplies. We provide transparent information to help users make informed decisions

The Outcome...

The outcome of this endeavor is to empower urban design professionals with the expertise needed to employ data-driven approaches effectively in urban planning. This includes the development of a structured methodology for capturing user data needs, the capacity to critically assess data analysis outcomes, a deeper understanding of the intricacies within complex data, and the skills to translate such data into compelling, human-centered narratives. Ultimately, this outcome aims to enhance urban design practices by ensuring that decisions are well-informed, responsive, and sensitive to the diverse needs of urban communit