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Effective Spatiotemporal Task Visualization and Management for Community Gardeners

Elblalisy, Seif Ossama (2025) Effective Spatiotemporal Task Visualization and Management for Community Gardeners.

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Abstract:Community food forests rely on collective participation and clear communication to sustain daily, seasonal, and long-term tasks. However, current task management practices at the Boekelosebleekgaard food forest in Enschede are informal and fragmented, often leading to task duplication, missed responsibilities, and reduced volunteer engagement. This thesis explores how spatiotemporal information visualization can facilitate more effective task management in such environments. A literature review was conducted to identify visualization techniques best suited for event-based spatiotemporal data, leading to the design and development of a task manager prototype tailored to the forest’s needs. Using an iterative UI/UX methodology, the prototype incorporated interactive event maps and temporal filters and was evaluated through two rounds of user testing with forest participants. Feedback highlighted improved spatial awareness, clarity of task timelines, and usability. The findings demonstrate that spatiotemporal visualization can significantly enhance task coordination in community-managed agricultural projects, particularly when paired with user-centered design. Future work should involve full-scale implementation and long-term testing in a live environment.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:EEMCS: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Programme:Business & IT BSc (56066)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/107464
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