Tiktok Transparency Center

TikTok Transparency and Accountability Center

Medium: Permanent Interactive Exhibition

Date: Aug 2022 - Nov 2023

Role: Creative Technologist

Tools: TouchDesigner, NextJS, LED, Lottie, IoT, DMX, Gumband, NodeJS, Physical Installation Toolkits

I assumed a key role in the development and installation of TikTok’s Code Walkthrough exhibit, part of the TikTok Transparency Center initiative aimed at promoting transparency, data protection, and user privacy on a global scale. This innovative, interactive project was designed to demystify TikTok’s source code, making it accessible and educational for diverse audiences.

As the lead developer for the Code Walkthrough exhibit, I managed every aspect of its creation, from backend to frontend. I integrated a robust Content Management System (CMS) and developed an adaptive Lottie player to support 13 languages, including non-Roman characters and right-to-left scripts. This ensured accessibility and inclusivity for audiences across regions such as South Asia, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and North America. The exhibit, first launched in Los Angeles in October 2022, has since been installed in Singapore, Dublin, and Washington, D.C., establishing a global presence as a cornerstone of TikTok’s transparency efforts.

Website

More Info at Deeplocal - https://www.deeplocal.com/tiktok-transparency-centers

Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/transparency/en-us/

Press

Forbes - In The Face Of Attacks,TikTok Tries To Charm Its Critics With Transparency

NPR - TikTok officials go on a public charm offensive amid a stalemate in Biden White House

Vox - Behind the scenes at TikTok as it campaigns to change Americans’ hearts and minds

The Washington Post - TikTok launches charm offensive amid calls to ban the app

South China Morning Post - TikTok to open Transparency Center in US to shine more light on its content moderation and data practices

Exhibition

Los Angelas, USA (permanent exhibition)

Dublin, Ireland (permanent exhibition)

Singapore, Singapore (permanent exhibition)

Washington DC, USA (permanent exhibition)