Critical InfoVis Exploring the Politics of Visualization*

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1 Critical InfoVis Exploring the Politics of Visualization* Marian Dörk University of Applied Sciences Potsdam Patrick Feng University of Calgary Christopher Collins University of Ontario Institute of Technology Sheelagh Carpendale University of Calgary * originally presented at CHI 2013

2 Visualizations are everywhere Making complex phenomena more legible Engaging viewers around diverse issues Becoming part of our cultural repertoire

3 Do visualizations have politics? $ Is there such a thing as a neutral visualization? What is the role of the designer s assumptions? Can we consider values in visualization design?

4 Critical theories of knowledge Knowledges are situated and partial [Haraway 1998] Pedagogy of the Oppressed [Freire 1970] Critical geography [Harley 1989, Monmonier 1991]

5 Critical approaches in computing Reflect on a field s premises and methods [Agre 1997] Consider values in designing interfaces [Friedman, Sengers] Role of critical theory and feminism in HCI [Bardzells]

6 Critical approaches in visualization Critical visualization as an artistic practice [Hall 2008] Rhetoric in narrative vis. [Hullman & Diakopoulos 2011] Critical vis practice as local data reading [Loukissas 2016] Feminist Data Visualization [D Ignazio & Klein 2016]

7 A critical approach to visualization Disclosure reveal data sources, intentions, decisions Plurality offer a multiple perspectives on an issue Contingency Empowerment allow for a variety of experiences empower designers and viewers

8 A critical approach to visualization Disclosure reveal data sources, intentions, decisions Plurality offer a multiple perspectives on an issue Contingency Empowerment allow for a variety of experiences empower designers and viewers

9 A critical approach to visualization Disclosure reveal data sources, intentions, decisions Plurality offer a multiple perspectives on an issue Contingency Empowerment allow for a variety of experiences empower designers and viewers

10 A critical approach to visualization Disclosure reveal data sources, intentions, decisions Plurality offer a multiple perspectives on an issue Contingency Empowerment allow for a variety of experiences empower designers and viewers

11 A critical approach to visualization Disclosure reveal data sources, intentions, decisions Plurality offer a multiple perspectives on an issue Contingency Empowerment allow for a variety of experiences empower designers and viewers

12 A critical approach to visualization Disclosure reveal data sources, intentions, decisions Plurality offer a multiple perspectives on an issue Contingency Empowerment allow for a variety of experiences empower designers and viewers

13 Applying principles to engaging visualizations Urban crime War casualties National budget

14 Stamen: Oakland Crimespotting

15 CNN: Home and Away

16 Guardian: You make the cuts

17 Now what

18 Now what Tension between insight vs impact Making the invisible visible Evaluating engagement

19 Now what Tension between insight vs impact Making the invisible visible Evaluating engagement

20 Now what Tension between insight vs impact Making the invisible visible Evaluating engagement

21 Critical InfoVis Exploring the Politics of Visualization $ Marian Dörk University of Applied Sciences Potsdam Patrick Feng University of Calgary Christopher Collins University of Ontario Institute of Technology Sheelagh Carpendale University of Calgary * originally presented at CHI 2013

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