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Representation Of Reality

How we model, visualize, and communicate what 'reality' means

Design & Computer Science • Visual & Conceptual Representation (Modeling, Visualization)🔥 Advanced

Learners will understand core approaches to representing reality: visual models, mental models, and computational simulations. The concept covers principles, trade-offs, and practical techniques for creating accurate, useful representations.

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90 minTypical time
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3Prerequisites
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3Learning outcomes

📋Prerequisites

  • Basic geometry and spatial reasoning
  • Introductory programming or familiarity with modeling tools
  • Fundamentals of visual design or data visualization

🎯What You'll Learn

  • ✓Differentiate types of representations (mental, visual, computational) and their strengths/limits
  • ✓Create simple visual or computational models that capture target phenomena
  • ✓Evaluate fidelity, abstraction, and communication trade-offs when representing reality

🔗Related Concepts

prerequisiteMental Models
builds-onData Visualization
builds-onComputer Graphics
similar-toSimulation & Modeling
alternative-toInformation Design

🔑Key Concepts

  • Abstraction vs. fidelity
  • Mental models
  • Symbolic vs. iconic representation
  • Scale, resolution, and detail
  • Mapping and encoding

    • Techniques & Tools

  • Sketching and storyboarding
  • 2D/3D modeling (Blender, SketchUp)
  • Data visualization libraries (D3, Vega)
  • Simulation frameworks (Unity, Processing)

    • Applications

  • Scientific visualization
  • Interface and interaction design
  • Architectural and urban modeling
  • Virtual/augmented reality

    • Evaluation Criteria

  • Accuracy and validity
  • Clarity and communicability
  • Usability for target audience
  • Computational cost and scalability

    • 🔗Learn More

    📖Representation (arts) — Wikipedia🔗Mental Representation — Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy📖Computer Graphics — Wikipedia🔗Visual Design — Interaction Design Foundation🔗Introduction to Computer Graphics — edX🔗Edward Tufte — The Visual Display of Quantitative Information

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