"The purpose of computing is insight, not numbers." (R. Hamming)

The purpose of visualization is insight, not pretty pictures.

 

Welcome to the VDA (Visualization and Data Analysis) group!

We are a group of diverse people with the aim to create better tools and algorithms for analyzing and displaying data.
Our roots can be found in areas such as computer graphics, image processing, and human-computer interaction, our current focus aligns well with the challenges presented by the field of data science.

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 News & Events

Our paper examines the gap between how chart creators encode messages and how readers interpret them.

How do Digital Natives make sense of crisis maps? We explore their engagement with these crucial tools, identifying key activities and discussing comprehension challenges.

What makes a data visualization effective for different audiences? Our recent workshop in Vienna brought together experts to discuss engagement, trust and more.

Congratulations to Laura Koesten, Jude Yew and Kathleen Gregory, whose article was recently published in the ACM Interactions magazine.

We congratulate Laura for winning the Hedy Lamarr Price of the city of Vienna. We are very proud of her. Very well deserved!

We are very happy and proud to have Laura Koesten being nominated for the Hedy-Lamarr Price 2024!