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Datavisualization.ch
Publication on Data Visualization
We report on the latest research findings and applied use cases of this field. We combined reviews of work done by academics and practitioners with insights from our own work. Although the publication is no longer active, the archive is full of inspirational and educational examples.
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Substratum
Interview Series on Creativity
We feel the pulse of the creative community working at the intersection of art, design, and science. In a series of interviews, we find out what they feel and think about their worlds to get to know their beliefs, motivations and limitations.
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Data Visualization Zürich
Zürich-based meetup group to bring together the diverse community of people involved or interested in data visualization.
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Hacks / Hackers Zürich
Zürich chapter of the global network of journalists and technologists to advance digital journalism.
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Open Data Association
Swiss chapter of the Open Knowledge Foundation with the aim to make governmental data accessible to everyone.
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O11ai
Inclusive human data interaction powered by AI.
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Swiss Maps Generator
A free tool to generate TopoJSON or SVG from Swisstopo geodata.
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Life of Plastic
Exploring the complex relationship of plastic and its recycling system.
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Coming Soon
Visualizing ingredients in Vietnamese cuisine.
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Out of Reach
Visualizing income inequality within and between countries.
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Circle of Nations
An exploration of diplomatic networks and how they reshape the World.
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From Crimson to Salmon
An exploration of the correlation between air pollution and the sky’s color at sunset.
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Looking for the Earth Next Door
How far are we to living on an exoplanet?
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Exploited Hopes and Dreams
There are 21 million victims of modern slavery on any given day. Discover the stories of two victims in Switzerland.
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Grand Slam Serve Speed
Serves speed from the top-ranking ATP players in Grand Slam tournaments.
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Multicle
A new format for online articles that adapts to the reader’s preferences.
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The Road to School
The Syria crisis is robbing millions of children of their right to education.
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Galaxy of Covers
Honoring the evolution of the 50 most popular cover songs of all time.
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The Unified Hour
Interactive exhibition about the UCI One Hour Record.
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Unwanted
Investigative report about the missing girls of India.
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Global Trade Africa
Visualization of trade flows between African countries and the rest of the world.
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Confluence Diagram
Embedded knowledge and dependency visualization.
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Kahn Academy
Visualization of a library of learning resources.
Visualizing Substratum
Analysis and visualization of text semantics and similarity.
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Make Open Data
Animated visualization of the Swiss railroad activity.
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Make Open Data
Geographic visualization of contaminated sites in Switzerland.
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Retype
Multitouch Text Entry
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Candeo
Visual Risk Management
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Catalog
A Javascript library for creating living style guides using Markdown or React.
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A Makefile to generate TopoJSON from Swisstopo geodata.
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A Javascript library for retrieving Google Sheets as plain objects.
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Data Visualization for Exploration and ExplanationData Visualization in Social Science and Market Research, DGOF, 2021
Organizing the Work of Data-Driven Visual StorytellingData-Driven Storytelling, AK Peters, 2019
Feature & InterviewData Visualization for Success, Images Publishing Group, 2017
Dynagrams: Enhancing Design Thinking Through Dynamic DiagramsDesign Thinking for Innovation, Springer-Verlag, 2016
Prototyping und StorytellingDesign Thinking Das Handbuch, Frankfurter Allgemeine Buch, 2015
From Experience to UnderstandingNew Challenges For Data Design, Springer-Verlag, 2014
The Confluence Diagram: Embedding Knowledge in Interaction ConstraintsAccepted Poster InfoVis, 2014
InterviewVisualising Data, 2014
History of Datavisualization.chSwiss Analytics Magazine, 2013
InterviewPage Magazine, 2013
InterviewVisual News, 2010
Workshops
Data SketchingZürich, January 2025
Design LeadershipZürich, March 2021
Visualize Thick DataZürich, September 2017
OKNF ConferenceGeneva, September 2013
Fossgis ConferenceRapperswil, June 2013
See+ WorkshopWiesbaden, April 2013
Lift ConferenceGeneva, February 2013
See+ WorkshopWiesbaden, April 2012
Opendata.chBern, June 2011
See+ WorkshopWiesbaden, April 2011
Presentations
On Data And Design TalkBasel, April 2025
Data Visualization LectureLuzern, December 2024
Data Visualization TalkLuzern, October 2024
Data Visualization MeetupBern, October 2024
Data Visualization ModuleLuzern, September 2024
Data Visualization LectureLuzern, May 2024
Data Visualization LectureBaden, April 2024
Data Visualization LectureBaden, November 2023
Data Visualization LectureLuzern, December 2023
IMAODBC Data Visualization PanelBern, September 2023
SDS2023 TalkZürich, June 2023
Data Visualization LectureLuzern, April 2023
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