Bridging Disciplines with Visualization: Fostering Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Computer Science and Beyond with Design Studies

TY - CHAP

T1 - Bridging Disciplines with Visualization: Fostering Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Computer Science and Beyond with Design Studies

AU - Xing, Yiwen

AU - Borgo, Rita

AU - Abdul-Rahman, Alfie

PY - 2023/6/1

Y1 - 2023/6/1

N2 - This paper highlights the role of design studies in promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in visualization research. As demand for visualization and analysis of large data volumes across various disciplines and domains grows, design study has gained attention for its iterative approach to addressing real-world challenges in specific domains. We share our experience in applying and adapting existing design study methodologies to conduct collaborative visualization projects with diverse domain experts, with valuable visualization tools as the output. We also summarize commonalities and differences encountered during collaborations with experts in various domains. By integrating our findings into design study frameworks, we hope to contribute to the development of a more comprehensive methodology system. Our work underscores the importance of using computer science and visualization technologies to address real-world challenges across multiple disciplines. The insights and lessons learned from our practice can serve as guidelines to facilitate the execution of visualization projects in collaboration with experts from different backgrounds and domains.

AB - This paper highlights the role of design studies in promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in visualization research. As demand for visualization and analysis of large data volumes across various disciplines and domains grows, design study has gained attention for its iterative approach to addressing real-world challenges in specific domains. We share our experience in applying and adapting existing design study methodologies to conduct collaborative visualization projects with diverse domain experts, with valuable visualization tools as the output. We also summarize commonalities and differences encountered during collaborations with experts in various domains. By integrating our findings into design study frameworks, we hope to contribute to the development of a more comprehensive methodology system. Our work underscores the importance of using computer science and visualization technologies to address real-world challenges across multiple disciplines. The insights and lessons learned from our practice can serve as guidelines to facilitate the execution of visualization projects in collaboration with experts from different backgrounds and domains.

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BT - 10th ACM Celebration of Women in Computing: womENcourage™ 2023

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