This project is currently in progress and is set to wrap up by July 2024!
Feel free to follow along our journey on our Medium publication :D
How can we communicate a rich archive of data in a way that is accessible, useful, and impactful ?
Working with the Death Penalty Information Center to design new methods of interaction with their main database that tell human stories and provide a critical lens on the justice system in America.
Role
Product Designer
UX Researcher
Duration
Jan 2024 - Present
(8 month Capstone)
Team
Zaynab At-Taras
Monica Kawade
Laura Wei
Tools & Methods
Contextual Inquiry
Semi-Structured Interviews
Surveys & Questionnaires
Inductive Thematic Analysis
Stakeholder Mapping
Journey Mapping
Analogous Domain Research
Who is DPIC?
The Goal
Create new methods of interaction that bridge the existing learning barrier of complexity and allow people to become more knowledgeable and invested in death penalty issues.
The Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) is a a non-profit organization looking to provide factual information and data about capital punishment in America. While DPIC does not take a moral stance, they are critical about the inequities of its application.
The Context
DPIC website contains a growing archive of information that has the potential to educate and move people towards change.
However, barriers such as understanding complex legal procedures, domain jargon, and identifying data trends prevent people from learning and engaging meaningfully.
