DataViz, design & digital methods
CORE CONCEPTION
design technology data and society
Datalab is a research lab in the Design Department at Bahia State University (UNEB, Brazil), led by Professor Elias Bitencourt.
We focus on data visualization and digital methods to explore the relationship between algorithmic mediations, digital platforms, and contemporary social phenomena. Our methodological approach mixes design, data science, and theoretical perspectives of science and technology studies (STS).
The Datalab's mission is to be a creative hub and meeting place for academics, students, designers, and data scientists.
Together, we aim to utilize digital data to understand social phenomena mediated by algorithms, carry out scientific investigations, or garner valuable insights for developing innovative projects involving the interaction between society and digital technologies.
RESEARCH AGENDA
Platform Imaginaries: Explorations on how ranking systems, algorithmic recommendations and digital grammars co-produce imaginaries, practices, values, and user content in digital platforms.
Algorithmic Practices: Studies primarily interested in exploring the cultures of use, appropriations, and the reconfiguration of practice repertoires sparked by experiences with digital platforms.
Digital Methods: Investigations devoted to epistemological and methodological issues for examining and analyzing contemporary phenomena. This may involve developing, implementing, and using computational tools for data visualization and research with digital media.
Data Visualization: Research and projects related to the construction of visual narratives based on digital data, strategies for data collection, processing, and manipulation for pattern visualizations. It means using analytical and representative data strategies to support decision-making or describe complex phenomena.
imaginaries
practices
methods
DataViz
WHAT WE CAN DO
At Datalab, we strive to support academic and civil society partners by providing intellectual and technical infrastructure for innovative project development. Our lab goes beyond scientific production and seeks to transform research knowledge into applications that can bridge the university with sectors of civil society and industry.
By connecting the market, industry, NGOs, and universities, we create an environment suited for scientific and professional education that meets contemporary society's demands.
Our team of researchers and collaborators is capable to:
Produce tailored technical reports and data visualizations,
Provide scientific consulting for the analysis, collection, and interpretation of data on digital phenomena,
Develop solutions, tools, and digital research methods with digital platforms,
Offering courses and training aimed at technical education for students or teams on themes, methodologies, and digital tools for research with data.
reports
consulting
developing
papers
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