Data Physicalization (Dagstuhl Seminar 18441)

Data physicalization involves representing numbers and relationships using physical, tangible displays. These displays provide tactile, as well as visual metaphors for expressing and experiencing data, and can unlock new analytical insights and emotional responses. This Dagstuhl seminar brought together a diverse group of researchers and practitioners to explore the benefits and challenges of physicalization - computer scientists trained in visualization, virtual reality and human-computer interaction; architects of virtual and augmented systems; perceptual and cognitive scientists; and artists and designers. Through interactive discussions and demonstrations, we explored physicalization, as a set of methodologies for representing data, for engaging audiences, and for artistic expression