Towards a Design Theory for Virtual Worlds: Algebraic semiotics, with information visualization as a case study
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We lack scientiic theories that can support the design of virtual worlds, which we construe in a broad way to include graphics-and text-based systems, as well as user interfaces of all kinds. Semiotics would seem a natural choice, but it (1) lacks mathematical precision, (2) considers single signs (e.g., a novel or a lm), not systems of signs, and (3) doesn't address interaction, or (4) social issues, such as arise in collaboration. Algebraic semiotics provides precise definitions for sign systems and representations, as well as a notion of representation quality and a calculus of representation. We also discuss some case studies, including information visualization, browsable proof displays, natural language metaphor, blending, and humor.
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Towards a Design Theory for Virtual Worlds: Algebraic semiotics, and scienti c visualization as a case study
We lack scientiic theories that can support the design of virtual worlds, which we construe in a broad to include user interfaces, as well as text-based systems. Semiotics would seem a natural choice, but it (1) lacks mathematical precision, (2) considers single signs (e.g. a novel or a lm), not systems of signs, and (3) doesn't address interaction, or (4) social issues , such as arise in colla...
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