Wikiprogress is running an infographic and data visualization contest, with the prize of a paid trip to Guadalajara, Mexico to attend the 5th OECD World Forum on the 13-15 October 2015 for the top 3 winning entries. The winners will be awarded with a certificate of recognition during a special session of the Forum. The competition is open to all individuals, both amateurs and professionals. Wikiprogress would especially like to encourage the participation of young people and one of the prizes will be reserved for entries from under 26-year olds.
The Challenge
The aim of the contest is to encourage participants to use well-being measurement in innovative ways to a) show how data on well-being give a more meaningful picture of the progress of societies than more traditional growth-oriented approaches, and b) to use their creativity to communicate key ideas about well-being to a broad audience.
Contest entrants are asked to create an infographic or data visualisation that addresses one or more of the following questions:
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How do well-being levels vary between countries, or within countries?
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How do well-being levels vary for different population groups (e.g. for young people, the elderly, by gender, etc.)?
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Why is it important to look beyond purely economic indicators (such as GDP) for a better picture of people’s current or future well-being?
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How can the multi-dimensionality of well-being be effectively communicated to the general public?
Entries will be welcomed in two categories:
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Interactive visualisations
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Static infographics and visualisations
Entrants are free to use any publicly available data (either official or non-official statistics) to create their entry. Entrants can choose their own definition of well-being and select their data accordingly from publicly available data sources. They are also free to use existing well-being indices and dashboards for inspiration, as long as they use the existing data to create their own original visualisation.
The Prize
Three winning entries will be selected, with at least one of the entries reserved for entries from under-26 year olds. Winners will be informed by 8 September 2015 at the latest.
The three prize-winners will receive a paid trip to Guadalajara in Mexico to attend the 5th OECD World Forum on the 13-15 October 2015. Economy travel and a per diem to cover accommodation and other costs will be provided for up to 7 days. The winners will be awarded with a certificate of recognition during a special session of the Forum, and will also be invited to the cultural events and dinners surrounding the Forum.
Deadline for submissions: 24 August, 2015
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