Data physicalization has emerged as a new method to represent and interact with data physically rather
than digitally. Physical representations afford visual analysis in comparable ways to traditional, desktopbased visualization by introducing new capabilities, such as facilitating tactile manipulation, accessible
interactions, and immersion, that are beyond traditional 2D visualizations. However, physicalization
has historically been a niche aspect of visualization research due to its unique challenges. This work
discusses the current challenges and highlights three areas where data physicalization can aid existing
research thrusts: broadening participation, supporting analytics, and promoting creative expression.
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Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Data Physicalization
Data physicalization has emerged as a new method to represent and interact with data physically rather than digitally. Physical representations afford visual analysis in comparable ways to traditional, desktop- based visualization by introducing new capabilities, such as facilitating tactile manipulation, accessible interactions, and immersion, that are beyond traditional 2D visualizations. However, physicalization has historically been a niche aspect of visualization research due to its unique challenges. This work discusses the current challenges and highlights three areas where data physicalization can aid existing research thrusts: broadening participation, supporting analytics, and promoting creative expression.
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- PAR ID:
- 10466161
- Publisher / Repository:
- ETIS
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Proceedings of ETIS 2022
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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