Knowledge Visualization at Superdot is the targeted translation of complex knowledge into visual systems. We make abstract texts, strategies and relationships comprehensible by transforming them into modular structures. These structures provide orientation, facilitate communication and invite dialog.
What is Knowledge Visualization?
Knowledge Visualization is the methodical translation of expert knowledge and complex qualitative data into visual systems. Unlike data visualization, which is based on numerical values, we work with specialist concepts, processes, strategies and relationship structures that sometimes only exist in the minds of specialists.
Our approach is based on intensive collaborative processes in which we analyse and structure the knowledge to be visualized and transform it step by step into a visual understanding. We deliberately rely on analog workshop methods and manual sketching to promote reflection processes and develop a deeper understanding. This methodical approach results in visual systems such as schematic diagrams, icon libraries or conceptual maps.
Why is Knowledge Visualization important?
In an era of increasing specialization, the ability to make expert knowledge accessible is becoming a decisive success factor.
In companies, knowledge visualization helps to externalize expertise that often exists in silos and make it usable across the organization. This is particularly valuable in the context of knowledge transfer and when there is a risk of losing expert knowledge due to staff turnover.
Knowledge visualization creates orientation and a common understanding for complex strategies and concepts. Abstract guiding principles become concrete and action-guiding for all participants through visual translation.
In scientific communication, knowledge visualization bridges the gap between experts and the public by presenting complex research results in an understandable way without simplifying them.
For change management processes, it offers effective tools for communicating new structures, responsibilities and goals and supporting organization-wide transformation.