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1. A Crisis of the Imagination: Games as a Tool for Visualizing Potential Futures
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : In order for the societal paradigm to shift in favor of climate-conscious practices and behaviors, it is clear that new and radically different perspectives need to be introduced to the public’s perception of climate change and sustainability. Humanity is currently suffering from a crisis of the imagination; the illustrious yet hegemonic worldview that we have exhausted all options available to us in the face of climate change. READ MORE
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2. Metadata Visualizations in Virtual Reality: A study of alternative ways of visualizing a search result’s metadata in virtual reality.
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskapAbstract : This study explores ways of visualizing metadata in virtual reality through means other than text. Specifically, we focus on the metadata of a 3D object as a search result and how these visualizations can support understanding of the object. READ MORE
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3. Illustrative Mapping of Migration Campaigns in the Southern European Region during the COVID-19 Pandemic : A comparative approach
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Within the contemporary migration field, from a theoretic point of view, the communication aspect of it has been identified as an emerging priority, as its impact can affect both the public opinion and policymaking itself. In order to identify trends portraying migration narratives, as ways of representing the migration phenomena in a set historiographical context, a dataset comprehending migration-related campaigns has been developed during the timeframe 2009 - 2018. READ MORE
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4. From static reports to interactive visualizations : Increasing user engagement and enabling exploratory analysis by visualizing data-driven insights
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : By adding interaction to information visualization, it is possible to fully exploit the opportunities of visualizing data. Interactivity gives room for exploratory analysis and will increase user engagement. READ MORE
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5. An iterative design process for visualizing historical air temperature recordings effectively in a single display : A user study on narrative visualizations of geospatial time-dependent data
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : How to represent data visually in an intuitive and effective way for gaining quick insights is something that the field of visualization deals with. Effective in this context means that a visualization can be understood accurately or rapidly by the viewer. However, how to visualize geospatial time series data effectively is challenging. READ MORE