Collaborative data portrait
Encourage reflection on experiences, backgrounds, and preferences within the group.
How to run it
- Explain that each participant will represent data about themselves using predefined graphic elements.
- Show the visual code table and clarify its meaning.
- Each participant completes their template following the established guidelines.
- Start with basic data and gradually move towards more personal aspects.
- Ensure everyone follows the same visual system for easy comparison.
- Participants compare their portraits in small groups.
- Participatory Methods Collaborative data portrait The Collaborative data portrait is a participatory activity where participants create a visual representation of the group using personal data, preferences, and habits through a shared graphic language.
- Each person represents their information with predefined shapes, colors, and patterns, allowing for the identification of similarities and differences within the group.
- Create a common visual language for self-expression and data comparison.
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Prompts to use +
Explain that each participant will represent data about themselves using predefined graphic elements.
Start with basic data and gradually move towards more personal aspects.
Participants compare their portraits in small groups.
Participatory Methods Collaborative data portrait The Collaborative data portrait is a participatory activity where participants create a visual representation of the group using personal data, preferences, and habits through a shared graphic language.
Each person represents their information with predefined shapes, colors, and patterns, allowing for the identification of similarities and differences within the group.
Create a common visual language for self-expression and data comparison.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Collaborative data portrait. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Explain that each participant will represent data about themselves using predefined graphic elements.; Start with basic data and gradually move towards more personal aspects.; Participants compare their portraits in small groups.; Participatory Methods Collaborative data portrait The Collaborative data portrait is a participatory activity where participants create a visual representation of the group using personal data, preferences, and habits through a shared graphic language.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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