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Assessing the Design of Interactive Radial Data Visualizations for Mobile Devices
Ana Svalina1, Jesenka Pibernik1, Jurica Dolić1
1Faculty of Graphic Arts, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Journal of Imaging
|May 26, 2023
Summary
This study found that while circular visualizations are suitable for mobile activity tracking, their design impacts user perception. Guidelines are provided to improve interactive radial visualizations for better user experience.
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Data Visualization
- Mobile Computing
Background:
- Mobile devices increasingly display large datasets, driving demand for effective visualizations.
- Radial visualizations are popular in mobile apps but face challenges in accurate interpretation due to column length and angles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish guidelines for designing interactive radial visualizations on mobile devices.
- To introduce novel evaluation methods for circular visualizations based on empirical data.
Main Methods:
- An empirical study assessed user interaction and perception of four circular visualization types on mobile devices.
- User responses were analyzed across categories including memorability, readability, understanding, enjoyment, and engagement.
Main Results:
- All tested circular visualizations were deemed suitable for mobile activity tracking applications.
- No statistically significant differences were found in user responses based on visualization type or interaction method.
- Distinct characteristics emerged for each visualization type concerning user perception in different focus categories.
Conclusions:
- The study offers practical guidelines for designing effective interactive radial visualizations for mobile applications.
- Findings enhance user experience in mobile data display, particularly for activity tracking.
- Novel evaluation methods are introduced for assessing visualization effectiveness on mobile platforms.
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