Christina Franken

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands Netherlands

Urban Data Gymnast at Mapbox

Design

...an Architect who doesn't do buildings: Although trained in architecture I never ended up planning a building. By questioning spatial, technical and social structures I am able to develop concepts and strategies promoting change, increasingly facilitated through data-driven technology. Over the years I developed an affinity for technology in the context of cities. I was lucky to gain diverse experience in marketing, UX, research, open data, open source and connected & smart technology, but also learned hands-on about project management, entrepreneurship and creative leadership. My research focus lies on projects where these online / offline worlds collide: smart and open cities, civi...