Learn documentation methods and community research while exploring innovations in participatory mapping, spatial computing, and community-controlled data systems. We follow developments in accessible documentation tools, interactive community interfaces, and technologies that strengthen place-based knowledge while respecting privacy and cultural protocols.
Place-Based Documentation & Interface Design
Subskills
GIS Mapping & Spatial Data Collection
Collect, process, and visualize geographic data using GIS tools, GPS devices, and community mapping methods for place-based documentation.
Interactive & Augmented Reality Installations
Create site-specific digital experiences that layer information, stories, and interactive content onto physical places using AR and spatial computing.
Participatory Design & Community Interface Development
Design interfaces and systems collaboratively with communities, centering local knowledge and ensuring technology serves community-defined needs.
Projects
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Business Discovery & Advertising in Guwahati
Investigating how people discover new businesses and what advertising looks like in Guwahati's context
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Civic Discourse in Guwahati: Where Do People Talk About Local Issues?
Mapping where and how civic conversations happen in Guwahati, who participates, and who gets excluded
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Government-Citizen Communication in Guwahati
Investigating how the government communicates with citizens and what information actually reaches people
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Digital Planning Directory India
Directory for digital planning providers in India
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Wikipedia Entry Drive for Guwahati
Year-long initiative to document and improve Wikipedia coverage of Guwahati
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