lecture 2: design rules of thumb
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Lecture 2: Design Rules of Thumb
DS 4200FALL 2020
Prof. Cody DunneNORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
1Slides and inspiration from Michelle Borkin, Krzysztof Gajos, Hanspeter Pfister,
Miriah Meyer, Jonathan Schwabish, and David Sprague
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NUFLEX/COVID-19 CHECK-IN
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ASSIGNMENT 1A — CRITIQUE THE
SYLLABUS
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PREVIOUSLY, ON CS 7250…
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What is visualization anyway?
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visualization: the visual representation of data to reinforce human cognition
(static or interactive) (abstract or spatial)
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visualization
computer graphics
statistics
HCI design
psychology art
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STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
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David Saffo, CS PhDTA (Primary)
Cody DunneAssistant ProfessorInstructor
Megha RaoTA
Eduardo MassudIA
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Course Homepage on Canvas
https://c.dunne.dev/ds4200f20
Canvas first!
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http://hint.fm/wind/gallery/oct-29.js.html
Kathryn Busemeyer -https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/09/09/us/hurricane-irma-records.html
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NOW, ON DS 4200…
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Hall of Fame or Hall of Shame
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Prof. Krzystzof Gajos
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14Matthew Kolosick - https://twitter.com/blkahn/status/905141924939649024/photo/1
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19https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/29/opinion/hurricane-dorian-forecast-map.html
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In-Class Redesign — Hurricane Funnels
35 minhttps://northeastern.instructure.com/courses/18721/assignments/573842
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THE NESTED MODEL FOR
VISUALIZATION DEVELOPMENT
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TEXTBOOK
Additional “recommended” books as resources in syllabus
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“Nested Model”
Tamara Munzner
Example
FAA (aviation)
What is the busiest time of day at Logan
Airport?
Map vs. Scatter Plot vs. Bar
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Nested Model
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Nested Model
Designer understands user
Abstract domain tasks
Human-centered design
Visualization design
Implementation
Identified
Designed
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Nested Model
TOP-DOWN BOTTOM-UP“problem-
driven”“technique
-driven”
Design Study
Most difficult step!
Technique
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Nested Model
Mistakes propagate
through model!
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Threats to Validity
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Threats to Validity Final Project validation
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Final project follow-up
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Upcoming Assignments & Communication
https://c.dunne.dev/ds4200f20
Look at the upcoming assignments and deadlines (12:01am)!• Textbook, Readings & Reading Quizzes• Due W 2020-09-16: Assignment 1a,b,c• Due W 2020-09-23: Assignment 2a,b• Due W 2020-09-30: Project 1
Everyday Required Supplies:• 5+ colors of pen/pencil• White paper• Laptop and charger
Use Canvas Discussions for general questions, email the instructor & TAs for questions specific to you.