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iV2015 - 19th
International Conference Information Visualisation 21, 22, 23 and 24 July 2015
The University of
Barcelona ● Barcelona ● Spain ●
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Visual Thinking for (PhD)
researcher Sebastian
Kernbach, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland  |
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iV15 - Visual Thinking
Workshop
A
full-day event: Tuesday 21st July 2015, Time: 10:00 - 18:00
Visual Thinking for (PhD) researcher
How to think more clearly, have more engaging conversations,
and create richer research
Organised by
Symposium for Knowledge Visualization and Visual Thinking
This
is a hands-on workshop for researchers (PhD students, Post-Docs, etc.) from all
disciplines who want to benefit from using visual thinking in their research
process and for their research presentation with the aim to be more rigorous
and relevant as well as enjoy the research process.
No
particular prerequisites are required. An open mind and curiosity are very
welcome. Please note that visual thinking does not require any specific drawing
skills. In fact drawing too beautifully can be a preventer from the value of
visual thinking. So please do not be shy and join even if you think of yourself
as not being good at drawing.
The
workshop is limited to 8 participants; places are given on a first come first
serve basis.
Workshop
contents and objectives
The overall aim of
this workshop is to help participants enhance their thinking and communication
skills through the use of visual thinking such as diagrams, knowledge maps or
visual metaphors. Working on the dissertation, research projects, or research
papers can be frustrating at times. Sometimes it may be because we feel
overloaded with ideas and thoughts (cognitively), or we may feel overwhelmed
and not motivated (emotionally), or we feel disconnected with our colleagues,
supervisors or peers (socially). Visual thinking is promising to overcome those
challenges and allows you to work more productively and enjoyable.
This
workshop will provide participants with the foundation of what visual thinking
is and why it is beneficial for our thinking and communication. Based on these
foundations participants will learn more about the benefits and risks of visual
thinking. Participants will see different visual forms through examples (tree
diagrams, empathy maps and many more) and acquire sketching skills to express
themselves visually. (You do not have to be good at drawing or creative to be
able to sketch!) Participants will apply what they have learned to visualizing
their own research project or paper; for example, visualizing the story of the
PhD or research project or visualizing the process of conducting a literature
review. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own material
regarding their current research projects or papers so that they and we can
tackle it visually.
Image: Overview of
the knowledge structure of the course
Workshop
objectives
The
objectives of the workshop are that participants
know
what visual thinking is and why it is relevant for researchers
the benefits and risks of visual thinking
what to visualize (visual templates, basic shapes, symbols)
how to visualize (abstract vs. pictorial/metaphorical)
be able
to sketch visual templates (diagrams, metaphors, knowledge maps), basic shapes,
symbols
to apply visual thinking for their own research projects (e.g. the story of
your PhD)
approach
value the (visual) process (concept of rapid prototyping from Design Thinking)
value failure/mistakes as healthy part of that process
think visually (automatically) when approaching future problems and challenges
The workshop will
be hands-on with short inputs from the instructor and time to work on the
exercises and own projects visually where the instructor and peers will operate
as sparring partner in a friendly environment.
When is it and how much
will it cost?
- The workshop will take place on 21st
July 2015 at University of Barcelona, Spain (the day before the main
iV2015 conference)
- The cost for attendees is 50 GBP for
conference participant and otherwise 150 GBP; this cost includes a printed copy
of the course material as well as lunch and refreshments throughout the day
About the lecturer
Sebastian Kernbach
is a researcher, consultant, and lecturer in the field of knowledge visualization
and visual thinking. He works as project manager and research associate at the
Institute of Media and Communications Management at the University of St. Gallen.
His doctoral
research focuses on the role of sketching and PowerPoint in the interaction between
clients and consultants in Professional Services Firms with the example of a
brand consultancy.
Prior to his
research he worked as Manager for Marketing and Communication for XEROX, as
Head of Branding and Communication of a Swiss startup and as consultant for Interbrand. He studied Business Administration and
Communication in Dusseldorf, Breda, Lugano, and
Copenhagen.
References (in case of further interest but not
required readings)
Clark,
J.M., Paivio, A. (1991). Dual
Coding Theory and Education. Educational Psychology Review, 3(3),
149-210.
Eppler,
M. (2004). Visuelle Kommunikation
- Der Einsatz von graphischen Metaphern zur Optimierung des Wissentransfers. In Wissenskommunikation
in Organisationen: Methoden,
Instrumente, Theorien,
13-31. Berlin: Springer.
Eppler, M.J. and Pfister, R. (2011), Sketching at Work: A Guide to Visual
Problem Solving and Communication, MCM Institute, St. Gallen.
Koffka, K. (1935). Principles of Gestalt psychology. New York: Harcourt, Brace.
Larkin, J., Simon,
H. (1987). Why a diagram is (sometimes) worth ten thousand words. Cognitive
Science, 11(1), 65-99.
Mayer, C. (2007), Hieroglyphen der Psyche: Mit Patientenskizzen zum Kern der Psychodynamik,Schattauer, Berlin.
Tversky, B. (2001). Spatial Schemas in Depictions. In Spatial Schemas and
Abstract Thought, 79-112. Cambridge: Massachusetts Institut
of Technology.
Tversky, B. (2002), “What
do sketches say about thinking”, available at:
www.aaai.org/Papers/Symposia/Spring/2002/SS-02-08/SS02-08-022.pdf (accessed 21
March 2011).
Tversky, B. (2004). Visuospatial
reasoning. The Cambridge Handbook of Thinking and Reasoning, 14(9),
209-240.
Tversky, B. and Suwa, M. (2009), ”Thinking with sketches’”, in Markman, A.B. and Wood, K.L. (Eds),
Tools for Innovation: The Science Behind the Practical Methods that Drive
Innovation, Oxford University Press, Oxford, pp. 75-85.
For further information about this workshop, please
contact Sebastian Kernbach (sebastian.kernbach@unisg.ch).
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