Methods Used

Phototrails

  1. Collect data (millions of Instagram photos)
  2. Analyze images + metadata
  3. Group photos by patterns (color, time, location)
  4. Visualize results in interactive layouts

This lets researchers move between:

  • Big picture patterns
  • Individual user behavior

My Method

  1. Explore the Phototrails website
  2. Identify tools, goals, and data
  3. Break down how it works
  4. Present findings in slides

Key Comparison

  • Phototrails = data-driven + computational
  • Your project = analytical + explanatory

Assessment

  • Clearly breaks down how the project works step-by-step
  • Makes complex processes easier to understand
  • Meets DH best practices by being well-documented and structured