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Interactive Things

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Design and Development Studio for Human Data Interaction.

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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We’re excited to celebrate the release of the Atlas of Social Attitudes for the University of Lisbon. The platform makes insights about the social and political attitudes of people across Europe accessible through visualizations, maps, and stories. www.interactivethings.com/work/atlas-o...
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The Swiss Viz Awards 2026 Submissions Are Open! Whether it’s a bold data story, a thoughtful information design piece, or an innovative data-driven experience, we want to see what you’ve been working on. The call is open. Show us your work. www.swissviz.org #swissvizawards #datavisualization
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The survey was designed by Athena Insights and Early Studies, and is fielded by NORC at the University of Chicago. New results are released every two weeks, reflecting shifts driven by major news moments, industry announcements, and government actions. www.interactivethings.com/work/ai-sent...
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Americans on AI
Americans on AI is a tracking survey of how Americans perceive, experience, and prioritize artificial intelligence. To make the survey results accessible and usable, we developed a platform that…
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We excited to share the launch of our most recent work: Americans on AI visualizes how Americans perceive, experience, and prioritize artificial intelligence. Thanks to a consistent survey questionnaire, we can see changes over time, across demographic groups.
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
This Wednesday, June 17 2026, we host a presentation by our colleagues Hahn+Zimmermann about their project «Women in Politics», a visualization of political representation of women, and their innovative cross-media approach to data visualization. www.meetup.com/datavis-zuri...
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Visualizing Women in Politics by Hahn+Zimmermann, Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 5:00 PM | Meetup
Hahn+Zimmermann will present their project «Women in Politics», a visual investigation into the representation of women in government in 193 countries since 1950, offering
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
It’s data sonification time again! On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, we’ll explore data sonification and its applications in health data, presented by Charis Arnold. Join us for an inspiring session on «Klingende Werte» and the use of sound to represent personal health information. buff.ly/Ix9HT9c
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Sonification of Health Data by Charis Arnold, Wed, May 27, 2026, 5:00 PM | Meetup
Charis Arnold will present «Klingende Werte», a project exploring data sonification in the context of multiple sclerosis. Charis will share the project's development, from
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
The combination of a questionnaire and data explorer allows employers to benchmark practices across recruitment, retention, training, job quality, and health, and identify where action is needed to support longer, more productive working lives. www.longevity-readiness.oecd.org
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Longevity Readiness Tool
Is your organisation ready to turn an ageing workforce into a competitive advantage?
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
We excited to share the results of our most recent collaboration with OECD and AARP. The Longevity Readiness Tool is designed to help organizations strengthen their approach to an aging workforce.
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Innovation Days 2026: Micro Seasons. An interactive visualization of Japan's 72 micro seasons, replacing static calendars with a contemporary experience. The project links seasons to natural phenomena and compares Japanese patterns with Swiss climate data.
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Open Position: We offer a six-month, paid data visualization internship, open to people from all backgrounds starting in September 2026. If you want to deepen your skills in creating data visualizations for the web, this internship is for you! buff.ly/qKgL8xp
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Innovation Days 2026: Data Visualization MCP. An experiment bringing visualization tools directly into LLM chat applications using MCP App and web components. Users can create visualizations without leaving their chat interface, integrating data analysis into conversational workflows.
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Innovation Days 2026: Code Connect. Exploring automation between design systems and production code. By aligning design assets and tokens with their implementation, this project reduces inconsistencies and ensures what's designed translates accurately into code.
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Innovation Days 2026: Dynamic Posters. Data-driven posters displayed on a multi-color e-ink screen in our studio. The posters rotate through a playlist managed via a dedicated web app, creating an ambient data visualization that brings our space to life.
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Teams across the studio collaborated on self-initiated projects, testing new tools and techniques to push the boundaries of what's possible when AI meets data storytelling. More project spotlights coming soon.
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
We just wrapped our annual Innovation Days—two and a half days where we hit pause on client work to explore, experiment, and build together. This year's focus: AI-Leveraged Data Visualization.
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Next Wednesday, April 29, 2026, we’ll explore the visualization of hurricane data, presented by Elisee Kukulu and Eva Sanneke Brinksma. Join us for a talk on their award-winning approach to representing complex weather phenomena through data visualization. buff.ly/sRGicDC
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, we will hear from Fabian Lang about how he visualized data about Swiss mountain landscapes. Join us for an insightful session on the creation of «Schweizer Bergwelten» and the process of translating geographic data into visual stories. buff.ly/LlNPSrO
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
We’re proud to sponsor our local chapter of the World IA Day 2026, a global conference about Information Architecture. This year’s global theme «Designing for Meaning» is especially important to us, because meaning is what transforms data into knowledge. buff.ly/VPEHr28
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
This success was only possible with the commitment to making data accessible and engaging by our clients, the Swiss Federal Statistical Office and the OECD. Thank you for your trust and collaboration 🏆
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Our team members Michael, Tania, Lloyd, and Bartosz (left to right) proudly accepted theGerman Design Award, where Interactive Things was awarded for the «Infoportal Krebsmonitoring Schweiz» and «Western Balkans Competitiveness Data Hub» in the category «Excellent Communication Design».
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
We are proud and excited that the «Western Balkans Competitiveness Data Hub» we created for the OECD has been awarded the German Design Award 2026 in the category «Excellent Communication Design»! buff.ly/7zEkd7F #GermanDesignAward #Design #DataVisualization #UX
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
We are happy and proud that the «Infoportal Krebsmonitoring Schweiz» we designed and developed for the Swiss Federal Office of Statistics has won the German Design Award 2026 in the category «Excellent Communication Design»! buff.ly/UiVa6Hj #GermanDesignAward #Design #DataVisualization
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Passing the ISO 9001 certification is that milestone. It represents a formal recognition of our commitment to delivering excellent work for our clients, consistently.
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
After investing two years in strengthening our quality management as a team, we've officially earned our seal of approval from SQS, the Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems.
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
How might we measure the quality of our craft making complex data understandable and actionable for everyone? We believe quality is a mindset, not a checkbox. And, an official certification is a milestone and not a destination.
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Users can explore the thematic structure of ongoing research, search for specific topics, and directly access associated research projects, gaining a clear and dynamic view of ZHAW’s research focus areas.
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
The visualization offers an interactive overview of the research landscape at the ZHAW. It maps out research topics and subtopics across the institution, highlighting how they are connected and where research activity is most concentrated.
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
New Work: Research Topic Browser, an exploratory data visualization of the research topics and projects for the Zürich University of Applied Science (ZHAW). buff.ly/uwbgjS7
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
On Wednesday, June 18, AATB will show how they make human/machine interactions visible through their artistic work. Join us for a playful and thought-provoking session on robotics beyond the factory floor. www.meetup.com/datavis-zuri...
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Open Position: We’re looking for a UX/UI designer (all genders) to join our design team in Summer 2025. If you enjoy designing interfaces and visualization for data-driven digital products, we want to hear from you! buff.ly/KX7G3Bl
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
On April 2, we will explore the power of data visualization through the lens of four alumni from the CAS Data Visualization program at the HKB. Join us for a group presentation showcasing their graduation projects inspired by different professional backgrounds. Sign up here: buff.ly/SCzjYHc
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
We will share our path building an organization that invests into team culture, personal learning, experimental innovation, and community engagement besides serving the evolving needs of our clients. Sign up here: buff.ly/btuKcpc Thanks to the team at Superdot for organizing this conversation!
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On Data and Design events bring together creatives from the fields of data visualization and design. Explore innovative approaches to make complex data understandable through visual communication.…
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
On April 03, our managing director Benjamin will talk about the business behind data design with Gabriele Rossi (Accurat) and Christian Marc Schmidt (Schema) during On Data And Design #30.
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
…it offers detailed insights into the city’s development. Interactive charts, maps, and statistics make complex information accessible, with a strong focus on clarity, usability, and engagement. buff.ly/3ES2vBD
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
We’re pleased to announce the results of our collaboration with the City of Winterthur: The new city dashboard provides citizens with a real-time overview of key aspects shaping life in their city. Covering topics such as population, economy, culture, environment, and public services,…
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
This would not have been possible without the commitment to creating impactful digital experiences that make complex information accessible and engaging by our client, the Swiss Federal Statistical Office. Thank you for your trust and collaboration 🏆 #GermanDesignAward #Design #DataVisualization
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Our team members Michela and Bartosz proudly accepted the trophy at the German Design Award Ceremony, where Interactive Things was awarded Gold for «Abstimmungsdashboard Schweiz» in the category excellent communication design.
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Mevion joins our team as a project leader with a background in architecture and experience as a project manager and product owner. With curiosity and keen attention to detail, Mevion finds new ways to support our clients, users and teams alike. buff.ly/3QCG6Lj
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
On February 26, we will explore the intersection of climate change and conflict risks through data visualization presented by Moritz Stefaner. Join us online to learn about mapping global climate-conflict vulnerabilities and how visualization can support better decision-making.
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Mapping Climate and Conflict by Moritz Stefaner (online only), Wed, Feb 26, 2025, 5:30 PM | Meetup
Climate change and conflict risks increasingly overlap in complex ways across the globe. How can science communication and data visualization enable analysts and policymake
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
We are happy and proud that the Popular Votes Dashboard we created for the Swiss Federal Office of Statistics has won the German Design Award 2025 in the category "Excellent Communication Design"! www.german-design-award.com/en/the-….…
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Interactive Things @interactivethings.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Open Position: We’re looking for a project manager (all genders) to join our team in early 2025. If you care about helping technical teams stay creative and productive and understand how clear and calm management enables great work, we want to hear from you! www.interactivethings.com/jobs/project...
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Job: Project Management at Interactive Things
Part-time friendly position in Zürich starting in early 2025.
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