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Interactive Data Visualization: Applications Used to Illuminate the Environmental Effects of the Syrian War

Karaca, Ece
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1524096815846145

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2018, Master of Fine Arts, Ohio State University, Design.
This research is an investigation of interactive data visualization systems, methods, and techniques, guided by a practice-led design research process, case study applications, and qualitative user research. The study specifically documents the design process of interactive data visualization applications developed to illuminate the environmental effects of the Syrian War, using interaction design techniques which are a powerful tool to map complex events and dynamic situations. Design, ethnic culture, and environmental issues have informed this thesis study, guided by design for social change. The preparatory work on dance and digital design contributed to the technical understanding needed for this project, which has become practicing Interactive Data Visualization: Applications Used to Illuminate the Environmental Effects of the Syrian War. As a designer from Turkey, I believe I have a responsibility to use creative means to facilitate social development and change. My aim was practicing methods of data visualization through case study applications to reveal long term impacts of urban destruction caused by the Syrian War. As a Turk who has closely observed the impact of wars in the Middle East region. Data visualization applications were created with a report from the PAX for Peace Organization. My first case study application was presented in a 3-dimensional construct, enabling viewers to interact with data through touch technologies. My second application was an interactive webpage designed with the same data set in a simpler layout. To assess the applications, usability testing was implemented to compare and analyze the possible improvements and future applications of the user interfaces. The intent of gathering feedback was to discover whether data visualization, interactive interfaces, and design-thinking methods have the potential to improve understanding, communication and innovative thinking by enhancing the effectiveness of the delivery of complex, dense information.
Brian Stone (Advisor)
Maria Palazzi (Committee Member)
Yvette Shen (Committee Member)
130 p.
Design
data visualization; interactive data visualization; design; design for social good; visual communication design; interaction design; Syrian War; Conflict; War; Environmental Studies

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  • Karaca, E. (2018). Interactive Data Visualization: Applications Used to Illuminate the Environmental Effects of the Syrian War [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1524096815846145

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Karaca, Ece. Interactive Data Visualization: Applications Used to Illuminate the Environmental Effects of the Syrian War . 2018. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1524096815846145.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Karaca, Ece. "Interactive Data Visualization: Applications Used to Illuminate the Environmental Effects of the Syrian War ." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1524096815846145

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