Unravelling the human perspective and considerations for urban data visualization

Sarah Goodwin, Sebastian Meier, Lyn Bartram, Alex Godwin, Till Nagel, Marian Dorek

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Abstract

Effective use of data is an essential asset to modern cities. Visualization as a tool for analysis, exploration, and communication has become a driving force in the task of unravelling our complex urban fabrics. This paper outlines the findings from a series of three workshops from 2018-2020 bringing together experts in urban data visualization with the aim of exploring multidisciplinary perspectives from the human-centric lens. Based on the rich and detailed workshop discussions identifying challenges and opportunities for urban data visualization research, we outline major human-centric themes and considerations fundamental for CityVis design and introduce a framework for an urban visualization design space.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2021 IEEE 14th Pacific Visualization Symposium PacificVis 2021
EditorsNan Cao, Holger Theisel, Chaoli Wang
Place of PublicationPiscataway NJ USA
PublisherIEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages126-130
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781665439312
ISBN (Print)9781665439329
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
EventIEEE Pacific Visualization Symposium 2021 - Virtual, Tianjin, China
Duration: 19 Apr 202121 Apr 2021
Conference number: 14
http://vis.tju.edu.cn/pvis2021/ (Website)
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/9438711/proceeding (Proceedings)

Publication series

Name2021 IEEE 14th Pacific Visualization Symposium
PublisherThe Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
ISSN (Print)2165-8765
ISSN (Electronic)2165-8773

Conference

ConferenceIEEE Pacific Visualization Symposium 2021
Abbreviated titlePacificVis 2021
Country/TerritoryChina
CityTianjin
Period19/04/2121/04/21
Internet address

Keywords

  • Human-centered computing
  • Interaction design
  • Interaction design process and methods
  • Visualization
  • Visualization design and evaluation methods

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