Data Anatomy of a Fisherman @ Open Futurelab / DAS research group (JP)/Photo: tom mesic

Data Anatomy of a Fisherman

DAS research group (JP)

A Data-Driven Dissection of the Life of a Fisherman

Lake Biwa, located in the center of Shiga, is the largest lake in Japan. Fishery has existed here since ancient times, but due to traditional methods and economic issues, the number of fishermen and -women is decreasing every year, leading to a shortage of successors.

To re-evaluate the profession of fishing and discover its value for the future, two students closely followed a fisherman. They edited navigation data, income information, biometric data such as heart rate, and other relevant information to sheld light on the life of a fisherman. This exhibition titled Data Anatomy of a Fisherman showcases their findings.

Bio

  • DAS research group

    JP

    Research group conducting the Data Art & Science (DAS) research. It consists of diverse members and also develops prototypes as a social practice of DAS.

Credits

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
TOYOTA CONIQ Alpha, Inc.
JQ Inc.
DENTSU INC.
Shiga University
N sketch
nomena inc.
J.C.SPARK