CHICAGO (SIGGRAPH 2020)-Pictures, graphics, and striking visualizations have often been used to help translate a narrative and explain complex ideas. Consider how often text is accompanied with photos and artwork, or even with other visual content like brief videos or a creative GIF. While words matter, communicating via pictures also is an impactful way to get a point across.
The Big Picture: Translating Complex Math into Easy-to-Understand Graphics
17/07/2020
CHICAGO (SIGGRAPH 2020)-Pictures, graphics, and striking visualizations have often been used to help translate a narrative and explain complex ideas. Consider how often text is accompanied with photos and artwork, or even with other visual content like brief videos or a creative GIF. While words matter, communicating via pictures also is an impactful way to get a point across.
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