ONION: A Multi-Layered Framework for Participatory ER Design

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2507.08702v1
• Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:53:44 GMT
• Title: ONION: A Multi-Layered Framework for Participatory ER Design
• Abstract summary: ONION is a framework for participatory Entity-Relationship (ER) modeling.<n>It integrates insights from design justice, participatory AI, and conceptual modeling.<n>It supports progressive abstraction from unstructured stakeholder input to structured ER diagrams.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
• Abstract: We present ONION, a multi-layered framework for participatory Entity-Relationship (ER) modeling that integrates insights from design justice, participatory AI, and conceptual modeling. ONION introduces a five-stage methodology: Observe, Nurture, Integrate, Optimize, Normalize. It supports progressive abstraction from unstructured stakeholder input to structured ER diagrams. Our approach aims to reduce designer bias, promote inclusive participation, and increase transparency through the modeling process. We evaluate ONION through real-world workshops focused on sociotechnical systems in Ukraine, highlighting how diverse stakeholder engagement leads to richer data models and deeper mutual understanding. Early results demonstrate ONION's potential to host diversity in early-stage data modeling. We conclude with lessons learned, limitations and challenges involved in scaling and refining the framework for broader adoption.

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