Critical InfoVis: exploring the politics of visualization

  • Authors:
  • Marian Dörk;Patrick Feng;Christopher Collins;Sheelagh Carpendale

  • Affiliations:
  • Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom;University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada;University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada;University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada

  • Venue:
  • CHI '13 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
  • Year:
  • 2013

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Abstract

As information visualization is increasingly used to raise awareness about social issues, difficult questions arise about the power of visualization. So far the research community has not given sufficient thought to how values and assumptions pervade information visualization. Taking engaging visualizations as a starting point, we outline a critical approach that promotes disclosure, plurality, contingency, and empowerment. Based on this approach, we pose some challenges and opportunities for visualization researchers and practitioners.