Human-Data Interaction for All
Bongshin Lee · 2022
People generate and consume a significant amount of data in their daily lives. Such data holds great promise for empowering them in work, social, and personal contexts. Over the last few decades, data visualization has shown to be a powerful means to understand and communicate data. However, visualization research has traditionally focused on limited aspects of how people interact with data. The majority of the research has targeted a desktop environment, equipped with a mouse and keyboard, for a particular group of people, such as data experts or non-disabled individuals. I argue that we should design and develop for a broader scope of activities and contexts people engage in with data, as well as the audience who perform such activities. In this talk, I will present fluid, flexible, and engaging data interaction experiences I have explored in non-desktop contexts, leveraging advancements in input and interaction technologies. Synergistically combining multiple input modalities, such as pen, touch, and speech can facilitate fluid data interaction on wall-size displays and mobile devices. In addition, smartphones and smartwatches can enable data collection activities, accommodating diverse personal needs and goals. I will also suggest exciting research opportunities we can pursue in enriching data interaction experiences for a broader audience.