"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

Laura Koesten erforscht, wie Menschen Daten am besten visuell begreifen können. Ihr Ziel ist es, komplexe Informationen so aufzubereiten, dass sie intuitiv verständlich...

In meinem Vortrag zu Hybrid Worlds zeigen wir, wie sich physische und digitale Räume zunehmend verbinden und damit die Zukunft des Arbeitens, Lernens und Planens gestalten.

Alle reden über Barrierefreiheit und den European Accessibility Act, aber worum geht es wirklich? Herzliche Einladung zum öffentlichen Vortrag mit einleitenden Worten von...

We are happy to announce that the paper "Encountering Friction, Understanding Crisis" won an Honorable Mention Award at CHI'25!

We are happy and proud that there are three papers! Enjoy reading

We are happy to announce that Tatiana von Landesberger from the University of Cologne will be giving a talk on March 12th, 11:00.