Knowledge visualization

Definition: "Knowledge visualization is the use of visual representations to transfer knowledge between at least two persons." (Burkhard and Meier, 2004) Knowledge visualization integrates results from information visualization, cognitive art, communication science, information architecture and knowledge management.

References

[1] Burkhard R., Meier M., "Tube Map: Evaluation of a Visual Metaphor for Interfunctional Communication of Complex Projects": Proceedings of I-KNOW '04, Graz, Austria, 2004. (to appear)

[2] Burkhard R., 2004, "Visual Knowledge Transfer between Planners and Business Decision Makers. A Framework for Knowledge Visualization": Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Design & Decision Support Systems in Architecture and Urban Planning, 2 - 5 July, 2004. (to appear)

Links

• http://www.unisg.ch/org/mcm/web.nsf/wwwPubInhalteEng/CCKV?opendocument
• http://www.vasp.ch
• http://www.idiagram.com/
• http://www.delta7.com/

Related Research Areas

Information visualization, Knowledge Management, Knowledge transfer