Knowledge visualization
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Knowledge Visualization is a subdiscipline of Information Design science. Knowledge Visualization aims to improve the creation and communication of knowledge by using computer and non-computer-based visualization techniques complementary. Examples of such visual formats are information graphics, sketches, diagrams, images, mind maps, interactive visualizations, dynamic visuals (animations), imaginary visualizations, story boards or even physical objects for inspection.
While information visualization concentrates on the use of computer-supported tools to explore large amount of abstract data, knowledge visualization focuses on the transfer of knowledge among persons. Beyond the mere transfer of facts, knowledge visualization aims to further transfer insights, experiences, attitudes, values, expectations, perspectives, opinions, and predictions by using various complementary visualizations. Dynamic forms of visualisation such as educational animation have the potential to enhance understandings of systems that change over time.
Knowledge Visualization has its roots in Information Design, Instructional Message Design, Pedagogy, Cognitive Psychology, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communication Sciences and Knowledge Management, where it is a key-issue to make knowledge visible so that it can be better identified, accessed, shared, discussed, applied, or generally be managed.
Related research areas
- Information visualization
- Knowledge management
- Knowledge transfer
- Concept maps
- Scientific visualization
- Morphological analysis
- Formal concept analysis
- Conceptual graphs
External links
- Third International Symposium on Knowledge and Argument visualization Research Symposium
- Visualization Summit The chair for Information Architecture organizes the first int. Visualization Summit on 3rd of July 2007
- Software for information organisation A list of software for information organisation