Daniele Quercia
Urban Experience Designer | Mapping Happiness Through Data
About
Daniele Quercia is a pioneering urban experience designer who uses data science to map the emotional landscapes of cities. As a Principal Research Scientist at Nokia Bell Labs, he develops novel algorithms that analyze social media, mobile, and crowdsourced data to understand what makes people happy in their neighborhoods.
Quercia's TED Talks have reached millions, sharing his vision for 'happy maps' that prioritize human joy and well-being over efficient travel times. His research-backed insights empower urban planners, policymakers, and community leaders to design cities that enhance mental health and social connection.
Talks1
Happy maps
Mapping apps help us find the fastest route to where we’re going. But what if we’d rather wander? Researcher Daniele Quercia demos “happy maps” that take into account not only the route you want to take, but how you want to feel along the way.
At a Glance
Is this you?
Claim this profile to edit your bio, add talks, and get verified.
Know a talk we're missing?
Get in Touch
Save for Later
Frequently Appeared With
Speakers who have appeared at the same events
Aaron Horowitz
Co-Founder & CEO, Sproutel | Designing Therapeutic Robots for Children
1 shared event · TED
Aaron Maniam
Government Advisor | Navigating the Future of Work
1 shared event · TED
Aaswath Raman
Renewable Energy Researcher | Pioneering Space-Based Cooling Technologies
1 shared event · TED
Abe Davis
Video Technology Researcher | Revealing Hidden Properties Through Advanced Imaging
1 shared event · TED
Abha Dawesar
Fiction Author | Navigating the Digital Age
1 shared event · TED
Abigail Disney
Workers' Rights Advocate | Champion of Workplace Dignity and Fair Labor Practices
1 shared event · TED
Abigail Marsh
Researcher | Exploring the Psychology Behind Human Altruism
1 shared event · TED
Abigail Washburn
Musician | Bridging Folk and Global Sounds
1 shared event · TED
Similar Speakers
Related by topic and shared stages
Robert Muggah
Security and Development Expert | Emerging Tech & Geopolitics
Both at TED 2014
Alejandro Aravena
Pritzker Prize-Winning Architect | Designer of Social Housing That Dignifies Communities
Both at TED 2014
Will Marshall
Planet Co-Founder | Pioneering Commercial Satellite Imaging
Both at TED 2014
Mikael Fogelstrom
| Graphene and 2D materials expert
Both at TED 2014