Catherine D’Ignazio, author of “Counting Feminicide: Data Feminism in Action” (The MIT Press, 2024), and Dietmar Offenhuber, author of “Autographic Design: The Matter of Data in a Self-Inscribing World” (The MIT Press, 2024), discuss their latest books in a conversation moderated by MIT Press Executive Editor Gita Manaktala. This session delves into how diverse social collectives, from scientists to activists, engage with the design and representation of data.
The event was hosted at the MIT Media Lab, with an introduction by Dava Newman, Director.
SPEAKERS:
— Catherine D’Ignazio: Hacker mama, scholar, artist/designer focusing on feminist technology, data justice, and civic engagement.
— Dietmar Offenhuber: Designer and urban planner at Northeastern University’s College of Arts, Media, and Design.
— Gita Manaktala: Executive Editor at Large, MIT Press