Imagine trying to organize a neighborhood meeting where only the loudest people are heard and the quietest are ignored. This work creates a better way to run these meetings so that everyone, regardless of their background or income, can actually influence the outcome. It uses art and digital tools to make sure the process isn't just about talking, but about real action.
Traditional public consultation processes often fail to reach marginalized groups, leading to biased data and policies that face community backlash.
The project is building the Democratic Capabilities Framework, Political User Experience (PUX) metrics, and arts-based co-design methods for inclusive participation.
If you are a digital platform provider dealing with low engagement from marginalized groups — this project developed Political User Experience (PUX) tools that make digital voting and discussion more inclusive.
If you are a consultancy dealing with community resistance to new infrastructure — this project developed arts-based participation methods that build trust and agency among diverse local residents.
If you are a city government dealing with political polarization and distrust — this project developed a Democratic Capabilities Framework that helps institutions create more resilient and inclusive public policies.
Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost structures for the resulting tools are provided.
The project uses Assemblage Theory to analyze how practices interact across local, national, and transnational levels, suggesting a design intended for scaling.
Based on available project data, there is no mention of specific patents or licensing agreements.
The project focuses on digital participation and the Political User Experience (PUX), though specific technical integration APIs are not listed.
The project is active from 2024-04-01 to 2027-03-31.
The consortium is heavily academic, with 10 universities and 3 research organizations. However, it includes 2 SMEs and 2 industry partners (12% industry ratio), indicating a bridge between theoretical sociology and practical application across 11 different countries.
Contact Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
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