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Computer Science
Information Visualization

Background:

Metaphoric 3D glyphs provide a versatile method for visualizing multivariate data in web-based information landscapes.
Effective implementation necessitates careful consideration of perceptual design, metaphor selection, and rendering scalability.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a structured workflow for designing metaphoric 3D glyph atlases using reusable 3D assets.
To integrate established concepts from glyph design, cartographic visualization, and metaphor theory.

Main Methods:

The workflow encompasses model collection, preprocessing into reusable glyph components, and parameterization of visual variables.
Efficient browser-based rendering is achieved using instanced Web3D techniques.
The CARSE framework is utilized to guide the design process.

Main Results:

A comprehensive workflow is detailed for creating metaphoric 3D glyph atlases.
The approach supports efficient rendering and exploration of complex multivariate datasets.
Software analytics examples demonstrate the utility in identifying patterns, neighborhoods, and outliers.

Conclusions:

The proposed workflow facilitates the design and deployment of effective metaphoric 3D glyphs for web-based information visualization.
This method aids in exploring complex data patterns and structures within information landscapes.