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Course : Οπτικοποίηση Δεδομένων - Data Visualization

Course code : DI453

M126 Data Visualization - 06.05.2026 - Intro to D3 & Observable (independent asynchronous) & Reading Assignment

This week, our class will be conducted asynchronously. Please complete the following tasks:

- Watch the following videos on D3 and Observable:
(2023): https://youtu.be/0r9BtCNXFdU?si=BOWJY-2WmU4TxL4b&t=2941

or
(2022): https://youtu.be/QXSzMxDOxyY?si=xufLRxQ5E9zd-B74&t=2450
- You can find the slides and links in eClass > Documents > LECTURES_2026 > [10] Intro to D3 & [11] Animation & Observable
- You may also complete the optional assignment if you wish, see eClass > Documents >
ASSIGNMENTS - PROJECTS - TOOLS > M126 Assignment #3: “dataset visualization using D3” (optional)


You may also begin working on your Reading Assignment (due May 20th):
Willett, W., Aseniero, B. A., Carpendale, S., Dragicevic, P., Jansen, Y., Oehlberg, L., & Isenberg, P. (2022). Perception! Immersion! Empowerment! Superpowers as Inspiration for Visualization. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 28(1), 22–32. https://doi.org/10.1109/TVCG.2021.3114844
(Find it in eClass > Documents > Papers > Perception! Immersion! Empowerment!)

Write a brief commentary on the paper. You may include your thoughts, lessons learned, or ideas on applying the concepts to your own visualization work. Submit your commentary online via eClass.

Finally, have a look at Anthi Dimara's publications https://www.evanthiadimara.com/publications and prepare questions for our guest speaker.