Ambient Analytics: Calm Technology for Immersive Visualization and Sensemaking
Sebastian Hubenschmid (Aarhus University), Arvind Srinivasan (Aarhus University), Niklas Elmqvist (Aarhus University), Dieter Schmalstieg (University of Stuttgart), Michael Sedlmair (University of Stuttgart)
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Presentation
- Session
- Human-Centered Design, Accessibility & Interaction
- Time
- Thursday, Nov 12, 15:00 – 15:12 (US/Eastern) · session 15:00 – 16:30
- Room
- Hall Essex center
Abstract
Augmented reality has great potential for embedding data visualizations in the world around the user. While this can enhance users’ understanding of their surroundings, it also bears the risk of overwhelming their senses with a barrage of information. In contrast, calm technologies aim to place information in the user’s attentional periphery, minimizing cognitive load instead of demanding focused engagement. In this article, we explore how visualizations can be harmoniously integrated into our everyday life through augmented reality, progressing from visual analytics to ambient analytics.