Within the framework of data visualization schemes, interactivity plays an influential role in the flow of information between a dataset and a user. There has been a consistent evolution in data visualization beginning from the use of maps and charts and the next stage is to adopt data stories model by incorporating visual narratives using reconfigurable dashboards. Data storytelling is a concept that is getting more traction in data visualizations research, however, this is yet to be fully incorporated. There is little research on data visual storytelling and no significant research on the design of a reconfigurable dashboard for creating data visual stories. The study focused on the dynamics of visual storytelling which includes the use of reconfigurable algorithms and contextualization. The study also focused on interactivity and narration in the development of visual storylines. In this study, a dashboard was designed, and some algorithms were proposed to demonstrate the creation of data stories. The study applied methods from visual arts and human computer interaction studies. The dashboard was demonstrated on datasets from government sources and repositories. The study revealed that stories can be generated from a dataset and to achieve this, it is imperative that contexts need to be generated for stories to be created. The dashboard is a cross-platform, double layered dashboard that displays the convergence between narration and interaction and covers the three features of visualization, narration and interactivity.
| Date of Award | 11 Jun 2024 |
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| Original language | English |
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| Supervisor | Zhijie Xu (Main Supervisor), Shamaila Iram (Co-Supervisor) & Richard Hill (Co-Supervisor) |
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