Policy Maker
Civillian Researcher & Activist
Professional that is proficient with various digital tools
General knowledge of climate science and the social justice lens of climate advocacy
Interested in generating reports for a variety of stakeholders to communicate risks and establish plans for policy such as public health or infrastructure.
Produces report-like deliverables.
Desire for Accuracy, Interoperability, Learnability, Exportation and Citation abilities
A diverse group that includes concerned citizens, activists, and non-governmental organization members.
Uses the interface to evaluate locations that impact personal health and well-being.
Might not have formal training in climate science.
Desire to raise awareness or simply be informed about their local environment's climate vulnerabilities. They might want to share this information on social media or use it for grassroots initiatives.
Has probably interacted with other map-based data interfaces, such as the NYT Interactive Covid Case Map.
Initially high levels of confidence in using a new interface, but unfamiliar with specific functionality.