DataMade

DataMade is a data and web consultancy that works with civic society. It helps governments, nonprofits, researchers and journalists collect, organise, understand and share data, with the aim of supporting democracy, justice and equity.

What DataMade does

• Public data tools: interactive maps and open government tools, such as a tool that tracks the activity of a transport board.
• Data processing and presentation: custom charting and map visualisation for public data.
• User centred design: process design built around the people who will use each tool.
• Partnership projects: data work with public bodies, including the City of Chicago and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
• Responsible data practice: work on reducing bias and harm when data is used.

Customers and markets

Governments, nonprofits, researchers and journalists, including partners such as the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

Key facts

• Partners: Robert R. McCormick Foundation, City of Chicago and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
• Example tool: an Illinois wastewater surveillance system with COVID-19 measurements from 75 sites