Hi! We are a team of master’s students in Human Computer Interaction looking to tell human stories with data.

This project is an 8 month long capstone at Carnegie Mellon University in partnership with the Death Penalty Information Center.

Our objective

To research and develop innovative methods for data storytelling and education regarding capital punishment in America.

The goal

Through this project, we aim to foster deeper engagement and understanding of the complexities and inequities surrounding the death penalty, ultimately encouraging more meaningful participation and discourse.

Meet the team

Zaynab
At-Taras

An aspiring Product Manager with a background in data science and HCI. I am passionate about using human centered design to attack social problems. In my free time I love to go on hikes, read, and sharpen my photography skills. I’m excited to be working on such an important project and can’t wait to see what we come up with through this collaboration.

Monica Kawade

A developer-turned-designer who previously worked as a UX designer at an e-commerce company where I worked on web analytics and tracking orders. I’m excited to translate that data-centric experience while working with DPIC! Outside of work, I like to play basketball, video games, and paint!

Lisa Yu Li

A visual artist who makes art about memory and family archives! I previously worked in business development at a fintech startup doing lots of client-facing work. I like to create zines, read, and collect trinkets! Looking forward to working with DPIC to think critically about data, information-sharing, and storytelling :)

Laura Wei

UX researcher who loves learning about people! I have experience working as a UX researcher working with different government agencies and am experienced in doing qualitative user research. In my free time I like to play video games and volleyball. I’m excited to be working on such an important project!

Our Advisors

Laura Vinchesi

Anthony
Levin-Decanini