Home » Solar Hacks Corner » Designing Engaging Data in Communities - ePrints Designing Engaging Data in Communities - ePrints Maya Lin-Takahashi • Sep 27, 2026 • 1 min read Designing Engaging Data in Communities Lookup NU author(s): Dr Vasilis Vlachokyriakos Downloads Full text for this publication is not currently held within this repository. Alternative links are provided below where available. Abstract We present two sets of 'data technologies' that we have designed to collect and display local data, both derived from our engagement with a community. The first, Bullfrog, is a bespoke voting device. The second, a series of physical charts, respond to the increasing sophistication of data visualisations by making playful use of pie charts and bar graphs, reimagining them in mechanical forms that are compelling but easily readable. Publication metadata Author(s): Regan T, Sweeney D, Helmes J, Vlachokyriakos V, Lindley S, Taylor A Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract) Publication status: Published Conference Name: 33rd Annual Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems CHI EA '15 Year of Conference: 2015 Pages: 271-274 Print publication date: 18/04/2015 Acceptance date: 01/01/1900 Publisher: Association for Computing Machinery URL: DOI: 10.1145/2702613.2725432 Library holdings: Search Newcastle University Library for this item ISBN: 9781450331463 Share Share Article: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Telegram Author Maya Lin-Takahashi Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.