Case Study- World Health Organisation Global Status Report on Road Safety 2015 Infographics

In order to make the findings of their report into road safety more accessible, the WHO created 6 infographics depicting the key issues that they found. The issues were: Road Traffic Injuries, Drink Driving, Speed, Seat Belts, Child Restraints and Motorcycle Helmets. By presenting the statistics in a colourful and visual way, it is easier...

Case Study – Matatu Graffiti in Nairobi

The ban on matatu graffiti was lifted in November 2014 by President Uhuru Kenyatta, and has been thriving ever since. It is now a highly profitable industry; artwork just on the body is approximately Ksh. 300,000 ($3,000), whilst graffiti and internal customisation is around Ksh. 1.3million ($13,000). Moreover, there is now an awards ceremony for...

Case Study – ‘Save Kids Lives’ a film by Luc Besson in partnership with FIA

As part of the global campaign by FIA (International Motoring Federation) renowned director Luc Besson has created a powerful film highlighting the dangers facing children around the world, in response to the WHO figure that 500 children are killed each day in road crashes globally. It has been viewed over 2,722,391 times on Youtube and...

Case Study- Junction (a sound sculpture by Micah Frank)

Using publicly available data from the New York Traffic Management Centre, Micah Frank created a real life soundtrack of taxis in New York City. The score is generated in real-time by thousands of New York City taxicabs, using their position, velocity and overall density to synthesise sounds whilst driving through some of the busiest intersections...

Case Study – MyRide Kenya (App available on App Store)

MyRide Kenya (an offshoot of the MyRide Africa company), aims to make public transport “safe, comfortable and fun” whilst “formalising and transforming the public transport sector”.  The app consists of a mobile application for commuters to log complaints and share information, as well as a dashboard or Complaints Handling Platform for bus owners and authorities....

Case Study – Matatu Map (App available on App Store)

In an attempt to make matatu travel in Kenya more accessible, this app allows you to find the matatu stop closest to you and the view the matatu numbers that pass through a bus stop. Moreover, there is an ‘Ask’ feature where you can get in contact with the team if you are lost or...