Caroline Neel
Data in a New Dimension uses augmented reality to concisely visualize a large dataset for a general audience. The dataset used examines educational outcomes in New York City, considering factors like location, poverty level, and admissions method.
https://www.caraneel.com/work/datainanewdimension
Description
“Excellence in statistical graphics consists of complex ideas communicated with clarity, precision and efficiency.” -Edward Tufte, Data Visualization pioneer
Visualization is key for helping people understand the implications of big datasets. However, traditional methods of data visualization (e.g. bar charts, line graphs, scatterplots) often fail to capture attention or interest, because they are seen as uninteresting or difficult to understand. Creating striking, dynamic data visualizations that present data clearly while remaining engaging is crucial to helping inform viewers.
Augmented reality (AR) has reached a point where it is accessible on common consumer devices like tablets, iPhone, and Android. AR also affords many possibilities to enhance the data presentation: movement, sound, three-dimensionality, and real-time adjustment of features.
Data in a New Dimension is an augmented reality application for iOS that aims to act as a proof of concept of AR for data visualization, while also providing a tool for New York parents of school-aged children to inform and understand the complexities of public high school performance. With a complicated application process requiring eighth graders to rank their choices of over 400 non-charter public high schools spread over the 5 boroughs, Data in a New Dimension aims to clarify the factors affecting school performance.
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