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    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Information Visualization
    • Digital Humanities

    Background:

    • The increasing digitization of personal information presents new opportunities for self-reflection and memory preservation.
    • Traditional methods of archiving personal data lack the dynamic and engaging qualities of visualizations.
    • Existing research on autobiographical memory and the role of artifacts in reminiscence informs the design of new memory-keeping tools.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and define visual mementos as a novel application of data visualization for personal use.
    • To explore the design challenges and opportunities in creating visualizations for reminiscing and sharing life experiences.
    • To investigate the potential of visual mementos to support subjective self-reflection and memory recall.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on autobiographical memory and the function of artifacts in reminiscence.
    • Identification of key design challenges: data mapping for familiarity, expressing subjectivity, and privacy controls.
    • Development and deployment of a technology probe to exemplify visual mementos and gather user feedback.

    Main Results:

    • The study demonstrates that visual mementos can effectively support the process of reminiscing.
    • User feedback indicates that visual representations can capture and evoke personal memories and subjective experiences.
    • The technology probe revealed promising avenues for enhancing self-reflection through personalized data visualizations.

    Conclusions:

    • Visual mementos offer a new paradigm for interacting with personal digital archives, moving beyond simple data storage.
    • This approach effectively combines the pattern-finding strengths of visualization with the subjective nature of personal memory.
    • Further research into visual mementos can lead to innovative tools for personal storytelling and memory preservation.