Abstract
Accurate, real-time reporting on climate change is vital for decision-making and public awareness. While abundant data, enabled by technology, exists, its volume and variety can overwhelm the public and experts. Despite numerous information designs (infographics, visualizations), their effectiveness in conveying climate change data is often limited, presenting opportunities for innovation. This inquiry is guided by initial research questions: How effectively do current tools report climate change at all scales? What design opportunities exist in unaddressed aspects? Are data sources underutilized for real-time collection? The Climate Change Data Visualization Lab (CCDV Lab) at Mount Royal University, launched in October 2024, addresses these questions and seeks design opportunities. The CCDV Lab examines existing climate data visualization tools and investigates data sources for real-time collection. It identifies needs for new designs or methods to improve the communication and understanding of complex climate information. This paper outlines the CCDV Lab’s initial phase, including preliminary case studies, findings, and future project prospects.
Presenters
Carlos FiorentinoAssistant Professor, Information Design, Mount Royal University, Alberta, Canada
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2026 Special Focus—Unseen Sustainability: Addressing Hidden Risks to Long-Term Wellbeing for All
KEYWORDS
Data Visualization, Climate Change, Information Design
