Jun
9
Data Visualization
June 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment
As a researcher and professional working with accessibility, special needs, education, usability and interaction design, I am constantly searching for better ways to present information. Especially complex and dynamic information.
Web 2.0 has introduced cloud sourced information that defies traditional representations (graphs and pie charts). We as an industry of information technology specialists need to find [...]
May
19
Refactoring with User Experience and IT Structure
May 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment
I read an article by Peter Hornsby on UXmatters talking about utilizing the software code revisionist method of code refactoring. The idea is to make the code easier for software engineers to understand and work with. There is no change to the functioning of the software but the code gets cleaned up and easier to [...]
Feb
8
Displaying Complex Information Visually
February 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment
In the same vein as the conference that Edward Tufte did in SF, I am constantly amazed by the ability of scientists and designers to display complex interactive information in ways that are understandable as well as dynamic.
Chack out the visualcomplexity site.
Jan
21
New Tools for Visualizing Information
January 21, 2009 | 2 Comments
Visualization of Obama’s Inaugural Speech. You are able to interact and adjust the visualization, not just a static image.
This is just one of many visualizations available on the IBM Many Eyes site.
I am intrigued with the dynamic abilities of programs and powerful computers to integrate and display complex relational databases as well as simpler data [...]
Dec
29
Mac Information Managers Review
December 29, 2008 | 3 Comments
Having recently changed over to Mac completely in my home office, I am researching the best applications to use for my business needs, blogging and personal computing. I scour the web for information and find myself wanting to save sites, graphs and articles and I need a Personal Information Manager for Mac. Zaharenia Atzitzikaki wrote [...]
Nov
25
Edward Tufte in SF
November 25, 2008 | 2 Comments
I am registered for the Dec. 8 course and am looking forward to meeting Edward Tufte as well as pick his brain on Interaction Design, graphs, charts, data and statistics.
I highly recommend going to see him in SF, San Jose, Austin or Houston. At the very least, take a look at his books which are [...]
