Usability Requirements for Visualization Technologies in Industrial Field

Data communication and visualization play a significant role in contemporary society, in which the amount of information available is constantly growing. The paper focuses on the importance of communicating and visualizing data clearly and effectively, with a focus on industrial manufacturing contexts. Data visualization is a crucial element in enabling users to understand complex information sets through visual representations that make them easily accessible and interpretable. It is the process by which objects, numbers and concepts are transformed into an easily understood form. Within production processes, where information flows are numerous and complex, dashboards are used for rapid monitoring of metrics and performance indicators. To ensure the effectiveness of a dashboard, it must be adapted to the specific needs of the intended user and be consistent with its original purpose. The paper proposes an iterative process for designing the interaction between the user and the dashboard, based on the analysis of theoretical models related to visual perception, visual communication, and information visualization. From the collection of heuristics in the literature, requirements for evaluating the usability of information visualization systems were identified. The set of heuristics has been and are going to be a valuable resource for defining and implementing evaluation tests useful in designing new dashboard systems that make information easily accessible.