One of the aspects of this program that I was most looking forward to is understanding how humans perceive visuals subjectively and objectively and how that relates to the dynamics of computer systems. It is interesting to hear how computers and humans look at color differently. It is extremely important…
I have always wondered about the role human perception plays in a user synthesizing data visualizations. Up to what point does subjectiveness overpower objectiveness in the human brain? I think that there can never be a definitive answer with data visualization, but there is a certain level of foundational visual…
Bump charts offer viewers a concept of ranking by comparing values of similar entities over time or place. Line, Area, and Stream graphs are close in composition to bump charts, with the main difference being each line represents an entity within a certain category, and the comparitive value (ranking) is…