CONCEPT

The concept of this mega map is to look at different possibilities that could be a possible solution for youth violence. 

OPPORTUNITY 

To explore and to observe different concepts by researching and creating a mega map to show it visually.

A Human-Centered 
Thinking Approach 
— to Visual Data

Youth has changed over the generations and there are many new and different causes to the reasoning for violence, this project will look into many different solutions that will be explored to better help these youth in the present as they are the future.

Value Proposition Canvas, Persona research, empathy maps, journey maps, affinity diagrams

Primary Research: Interviews

We decided to interview students of Sheridan College on their youth life as we are able to relate and to understand this topic, with that we can tell their life story. 

The participants that participated in the interview preferred to stay anonymous. For this Project, we will be using persona names in place of theirs.

Secondary Research & Data Visualizations

Recognizing the impact of Youth Violence by exploring their decisions, developments and understanding their current life of a Youth.

How might we understand the problems of youth violence, ultimately improving their social and living conditions?

Final Products: Research Report & Mega Map

“Sociology of Violence Among Youth in Canadian Cities”Research Report, 8.5”x11” Double Page Spread

Realizing the root of youth issues, its causes and why these issues affect youth life by recognizing the boundaries of where the youth begin to start violence and/ or leading to a violent life. Our project aims to cover the issues of youth violence and give solutions that will provide a successful life for the youth. 

With studies and statistics youth violence has advanced through the years especially through poverty, influences, status, school systems, etc. Especially the stories of youth lives to develop an understanding of the issues they face day to day while we are also able to focus on the benefits for youth that will help peak new solutions for the increase of youth violence in Canada and around the world. 

“Youth Violence”
Mega Map, 30”x50” Print on Poster 

 By identifying the elements that contribute to the vicious cycle of youth violences. We can focus on solutions for the current and next generation of youths before it is too late. The three solutions that we thought would be effective are decision making class, career development and volunteering responsibilities, but creating a narratives was the biggest challenge. We wanted to properly portray these youth as accurately as possible. By connecting the “sociology of Violence Among Youth in Canadian Cities” and our research, we were able to create a visual that represented the issues and  tell a narratives through “ Youth Violence”