Publication Type

Conference Proceeding Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

6-2014

Abstract

If visualization is to be democratized, we need to provide means for non-experts to create visualizations that allow them to engage directly with datasets. We present constructive visualization a new paradigm for the simple creation of flexible, dynamic visualizations. Constructive visualization is simple—in that the skills required to build and manipulate the visualizations are akin to kindergarten play; it is expressive— in that one can build within the constraints of the chosen environment, and it also supports dynamics — in that these constructed visualizations can be rebuilt and adjusted. We describe the conceptual components and processes underlying constructive visualization, and present real-world examples to illustrate the utility of this approach. The constructive visualization approach builds on our inherent understanding and experience with physical building blocks, offering a model that enables non-experts to create entirely novel visualizations, and to engage with datasets in a manner that would not have otherwise been possible.

Keywords

Design, Visualization, Construction, Assembling, Constructivism, Constructionism, Education, Visual literacy

Discipline

Graphics and Human Computer Interfaces

Research Areas

Information Systems and Management

Publication

DIS '14: Proceedings of the 2014 conference on Designing interactive systems

First Page

433

Last Page

442

ISBN

9781450329026

Identifier

10.1145/2598510.2598566

Publisher

ACM

City or Country

New York

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.1145/2598510.2598566

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