Data Feel: Exploring Visual Effects in Video Games to Support Sensemaking Tasks

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Hongwei Zhou, Angus Forbes

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Exemplar figure, described by caption below — In this paper, we explore the potential of visual effects and animations for supporting sensemaking tasks. We contrast the minimalist aesthetics in data visualization applications with those in video games. We survey video games across different genres and identify three non-exclusive uses of visual effects and animations to support sensemaking.

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Abstract