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services we provide
Data Analysis
We turn raw data into meaningful insights, helping researchers and organizations make informed decisions.
Data Visualization
We transform complex data into clear, impactful visuals that effectively communicate research findings to diverse audiences.
Storytelling
We help researchers craft compelling narratives, turning data into stories that resonate and inspire action.
Community Engagement
We collaborate with researchers to design solutions that engage communities, bridging research and practical application.
Community Engagement
Using counter-mapping to engage people.
In collaboration with a Aishath Shahama, a PhD student at the University of Bolton, we utilized counter-mapping to visually represent the survey results of her mental health study. This interactive map allowed us to display participants’ responses in a way that is both engaging and easy to understand, helping the community better grasp the mental health challenges faced in their area.
By combining data with spatial elements, we provide a platform for communities to visualize and understand their own health data, making complex findings more relatable. This approach empowers stakeholders, including city planners, healthcare professionals, and the public, to make informed decisions and take action based on real-world insights.
Whether it’s understanding mental health trends or mapping other important community issues, counter-mapping is a powerful tool to foster engagement and spark change.
This project was created in collaboration with Tanzila “Taz” Ahmed, a political strategist, storyteller, and artist based in Los Angeles. Over the past two decades, Tanzila has mobilized more than half a million Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters, organizing across 17 different languages. In 2004, she founded South Asian American Voting Youth (SAAVY), a national organization dedicated to empowering South Asian youth to have a political voice and engage in the electoral process.
During her tenure as an Activist in Residence at the University of Southern California’s Equity Research Institute, Arpita worked closely with Tanzila to produce a groundbreaking map that documents the often overlooked political and cultural history of South Asians in Los Angeles County. This map highlights significant locations tied to key figures and events that have shaped the South Asian experience in the region.
Drawing from archives like the Los Angeles Times and South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA), we combined historical stories with spatial mapping to offer a new lens through which the community can visualize and connect with their own history. This project aims to make these untold stories more accessible, fostering a deeper understanding of the South Asian community’s contributions and challenges in Los Angeles.
Let’s Bring Your Data to Life
Ready to make an impact with your data? Whether it’s through compelling storytelling, community engagement, or clear visualizations, Spark of Data is here to help.