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Safire: Similarity Framework for Visualization Retrieval
Huyen N Nguyen1, Nils Gehlenborg1
1Harvard Medical School.
IEEE Visualization Conference : VIS. IEEE Conference on Visualization
|June 15, 2026
Summary
We introduce the Similarity Framework for Visualization Retrieval (Safire), a model defining visualization similarity. Safire clarifies how comparison criteria and representation modalities impact retrieval effectiveness for better visualization search.
Area of Science:
- Information Science
- Computer Science
- Data Visualization
Background:
- Effective visualization retrieval requires a clear definition of similarity.
- Existing visualization retrieval systems lack a systematic approach to understanding similarity.
- The growing body of work in specialized retrieval systems highlights this gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce the Similarity Framework for Visualization Retrieval (Safire).
- Provide a systematic approach to understanding visualization similarity.
- Clarify the relationship between comparison criteria and representation modalities in retrieval.
Main Methods:
- Developed Safire, a conceptual model with two dimensions: comparison criteria and representation modalities.
- Categorized comparison criteria into primary facets (data, visual encoding, interaction, style, metadata) and derived properties.
- Classified representation modalities into four groups: raster image, vector image, specification, and natural language description.
Main Results:
- Safire demonstrates practical value in analyzing visualization retrieval systems.
- Findings reveal alignments between criteria and modalities across use cases.
- The choice of representation modality significantly shapes retrieval capabilities and limitations.
Conclusions:
- Safire offers a structured way to define and assess visualization similarity.
- Understanding the interplay of criteria and modalities is crucial for effective retrieval.
- Implications extend to multimodal learning, AI, and visualization reproducibility.
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