Explore the capability of our unique tools to see the insights and stories in spatial data.
We offer bespoke PARM demos at City as Lab, hire of mobile PARM rigs to light up events, and geospatial data challenge workshops customised and delivered with our research experts.
Ready to unlock the spatial dimensions of your data?
PARM demos
See spatial data in entirely news ways through a curiosity-inspiring demo of our PARM tools and Nottingham 3D photographic mesh. Our experts will show the unique capability of projecting data onto physical 3D models using both our large-scale Nottingham city model (winner of the 2024 British Cartographic Society Award for ‘Map of the Year’) and our portable PARMs. Demos last for 1 hour and will show the possibilities of integrating and animating data in ways that enable organisations, policymakers and businesses to form insights in new ways.
Demos can be combined with workshop sessions to explore specific data visualisation needs.
PARM hire
We have a variety of portable PARMs that can give your spatial data a ‘wow’ factor at events, conferences, venues, meetings and exhibitions. The models are 1x1 metres and have their own transportable rig and projector. We currently have portable models of Nottingham City, Nottingham Unitary Authority, East Midlands Combined County Authority, the wards of Bulwell and The Meadows, and more. The models require a semi-dark space for best effect and can be provided with a compact covering marquee (3x3x3 metres) where needed. City as Lab can provide training or event support.
PARM Data Challenge workshop
Our Data Challenge workshops are designed to enable organisations to derive new insights from their data. Through in-person workshops and flexible online support sessions, each ‘data challenge’ is bespoke and will provide your team members with: 1) new analytical capabilities and methodologies, 2) avenues for team collaboration 3) access to ongoing university research partnerships. Workshops are designed for up to 12 participants.
What to expect
Pre-brief consultation (1 hour)
Work with our team to design a challenge that is tailored to your aims, area of work, and data assets.
Kick-off workshop (half-day)
Launch your challenge in our friendly convening space with:
- Co-create the framework and methodology
- Hands-on exploration of geospatial tools and techniques
- Initial data analysis and approach development
- Speak with researchers and experts
- Catering included
Geospatial training (half-day, optional)
Learn the fundamentals of digital map-making.
- Learn how to visualise data on maps using free software
- Explore techniques for manipulating place-based data
- Create your own geographic visualisations for use on the PARM
- Catering included
Guided development sessions
(2 × 1-hour sessions over 4 weeks)
Flexible support delivered in-person or online:
- Overcome technical hurdles with expert guidance
- Test and refine your analytical approaches
- Integrate additional datasets and tools
- Validate findings and methodologies
Results workshop (2 hours)
Collate your discoveries into compelling insights:
- Data visualisation and storytelling
- Present key findings
- Peer review
- Next-step recommendations
- Documentation of methodologies and outcomes
- Catering included
Stakeholder showcase (optional)
Present your outputs and results to leadership, clients, or community partners