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Jagoda Walny¹, Sheelagh Carpendale, Nathalie Henry Riche

¹University of Calgary. jkwalny@ucalgary.ca

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Researchers explored personal visualizations on whiteboards, finding that spontaneous combinations of words, diagrams, and visuals aid thinking and problem-solving. This offers insights for information visualization design.

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Area of Science:

Human-Computer Interaction
Information Visualization
Cognitive Science

Background:

Traditional information visualization research focuses on data- or task-driven development.
There is emerging interest in understanding user-generated visualizations for personal use.

Purpose of the Study:

To understand the nature of visuals created spontaneously on whiteboards.
To explore how these visuals aid thought processes, brainstorming, and problem-solving.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of a large whiteboard collection.
Methods included open coding, interviews, and affinity diagramming.
Examined the interplay of visuals, diagrams, words, and numbers.

Main Results:

Identified both recognizable and novel visual elements used in personal visualizations.
Observed the integration of text, numbers, and diagrammatic elements with visuals.
Documented the use of these spontaneous visuals in active thought processes.

Conclusions:

Findings provide insights into the characteristics of user-created visualizations.
Implications for designing more effective information visualization tools and systems.
Highlights the value of understanding personal visual thinking strategies.