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Dates and Times

07 August 2025
12:30 - 13:30

Location

On-Campus
Building: 1
Room: A
Other: 21

Organiser

Centre for Cultural and Creative Research (CCCR), Faculty of Art and Design

Speakers

Dr Ben Ennis-Butler

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Event about:

Culture and Creativity Seminar – Just put it on a map!

Speaker: Ben Ennis-Butler

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Date\Time: Thursday 7 August 2025, 12:30-13:30

Location: Building 1 Level A Room 1A21, University of Canberra (NB Room 1a21 is accessed from the foyer joining Building 1 and Mizzuna café); 

or Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95029077504

 

Abstract

This seminar explores the complexities behind a deceptively simple directive: just put it on a map. Drawing on recent web-based mapping projects, I will unpack the messy realities of transforming research data, often buried in Word documents or scattered across unstructured formats, into meaningful digital interfaces. From wrestling with datasets to navigating design dilemmas, I will examine both practical and theoretical considerations of mapping digital cultural heritage. Along the way, I'll share how experimenting with code and genAI has opened new possibilities while revealing unexpected limitations in creating these rich, exploratory interfaces.

All are welcome!

 

Bio

Ben is a Senior Lecturer in Design at UC. He has spent many late nights turning messy cultural heritage data into (mostly) functional web-based interfaces. His broader practice spans data visualisation, interface design, digital storytelling and user experience. He has contributed to research projects for the National Gallery of Australia, British Council, ACT Government, and the ARC-funded Heritage of the Air, among others.  

The Culture and Creativity Seminar Series is hosted by the Centre for Cultural and Creative Research (CCCR), Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra. To discover upcoming seminars, please follow us on Facebook @uccccr, or Instagram and Twitter @uc_cccr. Alternatively, join our mailing list by emailing cccr@canberra.edu.au.

 

Any questions and accessibility requests please contact: cccr@canberra.edu.au.

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