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Abstract
In this paper we explore numeric typeface design for visualization purposes. We introduce FatFonts, a technique for visualizing quantitative data that bridges the gap between numeric and visual representations. FatFonts are based on
Arabic numerals but, unlike regular numeric typefaces, the amount of ink (dark pixels) used for each digit is proportional to its quantitative value. This enables accurate reading of the numerical data while preserving an overall visual
context. We discuss the challenges of this approach that we identified through our design process and propose a set of design goals that include legibility, familiarity, readability, spatial precision, dynamic range, and resolution. We
contribute four FatFont typefaces that are derived from our exploration of the design space that these goals introduce.
Finally, we discuss three example scenarios that show how FatFonts can be used for visualization purposes as valuable representation alternatives.
Arabic numerals but, unlike regular numeric typefaces, the amount of ink (dark pixels) used for each digit is proportional to its quantitative value. This enables accurate reading of the numerical data while preserving an overall visual
context. We discuss the challenges of this approach that we identified through our design process and propose a set of design goals that include legibility, familiarity, readability, spatial precision, dynamic range, and resolution. We
contribute four FatFont typefaces that are derived from our exploration of the design space that these goals introduce.
Finally, we discuss three example scenarios that show how FatFonts can be used for visualization purposes as valuable representation alternatives.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the International Working Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces |
| Place of Publication | New York |
| Publisher | ACM |
| Pages | 407-414 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781450312875 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- Typography
- Information Visualization
- Number Systems
- Redundant Encoding
- Scalar Fields
- Visual Data Encoding
- Scientific Visualization
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Reading small scalar data fields: color scales vs. Detail on Demand vs. FatFonts
Manteau, C., Nacenta, M. & Mauderer, M., 16 May 2017, Proceedings of the 43rd Graphics Interface Conference (GI '17). Canadian Human-Computer Communications Society, p. 50-56Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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