학술논문

A User-Centered Design Study in Scientific Visualization Targeting Domain Experts
Document Type
Periodical
Source
IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics IEEE Trans. Visual. Comput. Graphics Visualization and Computer Graphics, IEEE Transactions on. 26(6):2192-2203 Jun, 2020
Subject
Computing and Processing
Bioengineering
Signal Processing and Analysis
Data visualization
User centered design
Visualization
Usability
Task analysis
Collaboration
Combustion
In+situ<%2Fitalic>+Data+visualization%22">In situ Data visualization
usability studies
design studies
qualitative evaluation
user interfaces
Language
ISSN
1077-2626
1941-0506
2160-9306
Abstract
The development of usable visualization solutions is essential for ensuring both their adoption and effectiveness. User-centered design principles, which involve users throughout the entire development process, have been shown to be effective in numerous information visualization endeavors. We describe how we applied these principles in scientific visualization over a two year collaboration to develop a hybrid in situ/post hoc solution tailored towards combustion researcher needs. Furthermore, we examine the importance of user-centered design and lessons learned over the design process in an effort to aid others seeking to develop effective scientific visualization solutions.