We study how people understand, feel, and experience data through narrative, affective, and embodied approaches.
Our perspective on lived data has been shaped by years of collaboration with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). These partnerships challenged conventional assumptions about how data should be represented, interpreted, and experienced, inspiring our ongoing exploration of narrative, affective, and embodied approaches to data.
Theme 01
Making data more accessible and expressive through storytelling.
How can storytelling make data more accessible and meaningful?
How can narratives empower communities and advance social justice?
How can stories help people see themselves in data?
Theme 02
Supporting affective and reflective engagement with data.
How can emotion shape the interpretation of data?
How can emotions be represented as data?
How can data become a medium for emotional expression and reflection?
Theme 03
Creating immersive and embodied data experiences.
How can people experience data rather than simply view it?
How does embodiment transform the interpretation of data?
How can immersive experiences connect data to lived experience?