Cognitive
Science in the Design of Graphical Images and Interfaces
Fisher B, Paley WB, Pylyshyn Z, Rensink RA, Tversky B.
Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society, 29: 26. [Cognitive Science Society, Nashville, TN, USA. Aug, 2007.] [pdf]
Innovations in information and communication technology enable us to collect, process, and graphically portray novel conceptual diagrams or immense quantities of data. These data can potentially inform learning and decision-making in areas as diverse as science and medicine, design and manufacturing, and law enforcement and disaster relief. To do so will require us to learn how to make information easily accessible and understandable. Applying research in human perception, spatial cognition, and communication to the design of visualization environments. Working with skilled designers to elicit design knowledge that may be applied in the design of visualization environments. Analyzing the perceptual and cognitive processes that occur in human interaction with graphical information. The talks will examine the application of perceptual and cognitive science to the design of graphical representations and interactive visual interfaces. They will also explore ways in which new research questions and methods emerge from visualization tasks and problems, as well as the potential for emergence of a cognitive science of visual analytics.