Civic Design
University
Course
VVU
Sponsor
Proposed: Atlanta Community Food Bank, City of Atlanta, Center for Civic Innovation, Proctor Creek Stewardship Council
Goals
To research and design information, communication, and media systems to address regional civic issues, using techniques from design, computing, and the social sciences, in collaboration with government and community partners. These systems will have real-world impact, and promote social sustainability, equity, and justice.
Issues
Novel strategies for community engagement with technology (GIS, sensors, etc.), Accessible systems for civic data collection, analysis, and display, Tools for digital / interactive information design, Evaluation of social impact, New models of social innovation, privacy and security in the context of civic data and applications.
Tools and Methods
Design Thinking
Social Computing
Civic Media/Digital Civics
Participatory Action Research
Visualization
User Interface Design
Databases
Geographic Information Systems
Ethnography
Desired Majors
Architecture
Business Administration
Civil Engineering
Computational Media
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Digital Media
History, Technology and Society
Industrial Design
Literature, Media, and Communication
Sponsor
Proposed: Atlanta Community Food Bank, City of Atlanta, Center for Civic Innovation, Proctor Creek Stewardship Council