Framework for spatial visual design of abstract information

Spatially-organized information can be accessed and operated on rapidly and effortlessly, especially when a spatial arrangement reveals the conceptual organization of information. Therefore, spatial perception plays an important role for cognitive processing when interacting with abstract information. The process of spatial information visualization is shaped by various factors including interactive, perceptual, navigational as well as organizational and metaphorical aspects and as such requires an interdisciplinary approach. Consequently, bringing the knowledge from different disciplines requires the development of a framework which can host and classify the interdisciplinary features important in designing effective spatial visualizations. In this paper we present a framework which manifests a holistic approach in designing spatial visualization of abstract information.