By crowdsourcing data collection and analysis, citizen science provides an innovative, cost-effective method for modern research. It also gives the public the chance to get involved with the projects that matter to them.
We have two citizen science map tools perfect for crowdsourcing at scale: Humap and Placemaker.
Our flagship product! Originally designed to turn heritage collection databases into interactive experiences, the platform has blossomed into a cross-disciplinary hit.
Our user-generated content system empowers anyone to add to the map, so the sky’s the limit on volunteer numbers. Humap is fully multimedia, enabling your volunteers to upload evidence and data in whatever format is needed.
Humap is no-code, web-native, and device-responsive. We designed to be usable by all age groups and demographics, so you can invite the world to take part in your project.
It’s also a great place to display your findings, as its dynamic user experience makes complicated data fun and accessible.
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic England, and Lloyds Register Foundation, the Museum of London Archaeology is using Humap to generate temporal data on coastal erosion.
Drawing on vernacular photography and the power of memory, they’re using the power of public engagement to create an informed understanding of coastal erosion and the threats of climate change.
On Layers of London, Humap is being used to crowdsource history, but from documenting bird sightings to archaeological finds, the citizen science applications are virtually endless.
Then there’s Placemaker, a Public Participatory Geographic Information Systems (PPGIS) tool. It makes drawing on maps simple and fun, no expensive and time-consuming GIS training needed.
Like Humap, Placemaker requires no coding, no downloading, and is versatile across devices, suitable for a broad church of users.
Citizen scientists could use this platform to map out topics as wide-ranging as coastal erosion, forest fire damage, and animal habitat.
Project owners can set workflows and metadata, and data collected via Placemaker can easily be imported into Humap for embellishment and distribution.
In collaboration with The National Trust and DigVentures, our Placemaker platform is currently being used to crowdsource archaeological data in the UK to improve existing records and inform environmental policy.
The Deep Time project, a collaboration between DigVentures and Humap, has so far used the power of [x] volunteers to crowdsource data for over [x] new archaeological sites of interest, at [x] data fidelity!
It has also been used to crowdsource digitised sociological data gathered in the 19th century on the Charles Booth Poverty Map.
We’re looking to partner with citizen science outfits, especially those working in the environmental and ecological spaces. If this is you, get in touch with us at [email protected]!
