Inspire and Create: Unveiling the Potential of VisDice in Visualization Design

Aron Owen; Jonathan C. Roberts

Inspire and Create: Unveiling the Potential of VisDice in Visualization Design

Aron Owen, Jonathan C. Roberts

School of Computer Science & Engineering

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Abstract

Visualization is a powerful tool for presenting complex data, but challenges of inspiration and ideation can hinder the creative process of designing compelling visualizations. We developed VisDice, a novel tool for stimulating creative thought and inspiring alternative design ideas to address this. By introducing randomness, VisDice prompts designers to explore uncharted territories and consider unconventional visualization solutions. This paper investigates VisDice's role in enhancing the creative process, drawing from psychological theories of inspiration. We explore how VisDice stimulates innovative thinking, leading to visually compelling designs. Our findings contribute to understanding the psychology behind creativity in visualization, offering practical insights for designers seeking to enhance their practices. Embracing the possibilities offered by VisDice unlocks new avenues for designing impactful visualizations.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Poster publications at IEEE VIS 2023: Visualization & Visual Analytics
Subtitle of host publication	IEEE VIS 2023 Posters
Editors	Nan Cao, Barbora Kozlikova, Jiazhi Xia, Wesley Willett
Publisher	IEEE Computer Society Press
Number of pages	2
Publication status	Published - 22 Oct 2023
Event	IEEE VIS: Visualization & Visual Analytics: IEEE VIS 2023 - Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia Duration: 22 Oct 2023 → 27 Oct 2023 https://ieeevis.org/year/2023/welcome

Conference

Conference	IEEE VIS: Visualization & Visual Analytics
Abbreviated title	IEEE VIS
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Melbourne
Period	22/10/23 → 27/10/23
Internet address	https://ieeevis.org/year/2023/welcome

Keywords

Visualisation
Visualisation design
Design critique
design considerations
Teaching Visualisation
Visualisation activities
Visualisation education
Dice-rolling

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Critical Design Strategy: a Method for Heuristically Evaluating Visualisation Designs
Roberts, J. C., Alnjar, H., Owen, A. & Ritsos, P. D., 1 Jan 2026, In: IEEE Transactions on visualization and computer graphics. 11 p.
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Data Meets Creativity: Authentic Learning through Data Art Design and Exhibition
Roberts, J. C., 20 May 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Computers and Graphics. 19 p., 104248.
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VisRep: Towards an Automated, Reflective AI System for Documenting Visualisation Design Processes
Owen, A. & Roberts, J. C., 25 Jul 2025, In: MAKE. 7, 3, 72.
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Data Meets Creativity: The Data Art 2025 Exhibition
Roberts, J. (Contributor)
12 May 2025 → 2 Jun 2025
Activity: Other

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Inspire and Create: Unveiling the Potential of VisDice in Visualization Design. / Owen, Aron ; Roberts, Jonathan C.
Poster publications at IEEE VIS 2023: Visualization & Visual Analytics: IEEE VIS 2023 Posters. ed. / Nan Cao; Barbora Kozlikova; Jiazhi Xia; Wesley Willett. IEEE Computer Society Press, 2023.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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Inspire and Create: Unveiling the Potential of VisDice in Visualization Design

Abstract

Conference

Keywords

UN SDGs

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Research output

Critical Design Strategy: a Method for Heuristically Evaluating Visualisation Designs

Data Meets Creativity: Authentic Learning through Data Art Design and Exhibition

VisRep: Towards an Automated, Reflective AI System for Documenting Visualisation Design Processes

Activities

Data Meets Creativity: The Data Art 2025 Exhibition

Cite this