"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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How do professionals design data visualizations for broad and diverse audiences? We explore how professionals approach this challenge in real-world settings. 

This paper explores how human-AI collaboration can make complex infographic design more effective abd simpler across story, visuals and layout.

Verena Prantl, Torsten Möller and Laura Koesten got their work published in IEEE Visualization and Computer Graphics.

We congratulate Péter on winning the challenge at the 1st Workshop on GenAI, Agents, and the Future of VIS, held during IEEE VIS 2025 visxgenai.github.io — the...