Narrating the quantified self
Dize Hilviu, Amon Rapp · 2015
Quantified Self aims at providing people with self-awareness and self-knowledge through the collection of personal data. However, the modalities through which these information are presented often prevent individuals to gain useful insights. Numbers and graphs, in fact, are not suitable for all users. In this work, we suggest that storytelling can provide effective ways to present personal data to users. Looking at narrations and how they are told, Quantified Self tools can satisfy also the needs of those that have less experience in managing quantitative information.