Supported City: London

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Ethics and Research Statement

This is an open, community-led map inviting people to share images and short captions that reflect experiences of support, or lack of, in London.

Contributions are public and can be added by anyone. Images may show people, places, or moments that feel meaningful to you. Please don't overthink your contribution!

I understand that anything I upload will be publicly visible on this open map, and I consent to my contribution being displayed online. I consent to my contribution being used as part of academic research for a Master's degree at University of the Arts London. This may include analysis, screenshots, or excerpts used in academic writing or presentations.

Please only upload images you have the right to share. Avoid including faces or identifiable details of others unless you have their permission.

Privacy Notice

We do not collect names, emails, or account details for general contributions.

Providing your preferred contact information is entirely optional.

Uploaded images, captions, and map locations are stored solely for the purpose of displaying this project and conducting academic research.

Data will not be sold or used for commercial purposes.

You may request the permanent deletion of your information at any time by clicking the "Request Deletion" button located on this website.

By proceeding, you agree to these terms.

About the Project

This project is an open, community-led map of support in London. It forms part of a wider body of research developed by students on the MA Global Collaborative Design Practice (GCDP) at the University of the Arts London, a course that explores how design can operate across communities and social systems.

We are inviting you to contribute an image and a short caption that captures a moment of support (or lack of), with friends, family, neighbours, institutions, or strangers. Each contribution is placed on a shared map, gradually building a collective visual archive of how care is felt or missing across the city.

Within the MA GCDP context, this work sits at the intersection of participatory design, visual ethnography, and social research. Rather than producing data about communities, the project creates space for you to contribute your own lived experience, on your terms.

We ask:

Where does support show up in London?
Who provides it?
Where are the gaps?

By gathering small, personal observations, our research aims to make often invisible systems of care visible, and reveal patterns that shape how the city is experienced day to day.

Mapping where support shows up in London

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