A Generic Framework and Library for Exploration of Small Multiples through Interactive Piling.

ABSTRACT: Small multiples are miniature representations of visual information used generically across many domains. Handling large numbers of small multiples imposes challenges on many analytic tasks like inspection, comparison, navigation, or annotation. To address these challenges, we developed a framework and implemented a library called PILlNG.JS for designing interactive piling interfaces. Based on the piling metaphor, such interfaces afford flexible organization, exploration, and comparison of large numbers of small multiples by interactively aggregating visual objects into piles. Based on a systematic analysis of previous work, we present a structured design space to guide the design of visual piling interfaces. To enable designers to efficiently build their own visual piling interfaces, PILl

SUBMITTER: Lekschas F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10029706 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature