Mobile Visualization Design: An Ideation Method to Try

Abstract

Mobile Data VisualizationI N many ways, mobile visualization is proliferating. Yet, most visualizations on mobile devices are still drawing from the experiences we have with visualizations on larger screens. In this chapter, we present an ideation methodology that can help us to imagine future mobile visualizations through a human-centered design approach. We begin by outlining the general approach of the methodology and then describe how it was adapted and changed to fit the needs of three groups. This chapter is an experience report about how three different groups adapted a design methodology to suit their circumstances. All the design method adaptions explored were successful in encouraging a wide range of ideas to emerge.