Topic: Product visualization

Visualization or   is  any  technique  for  creating images, diagrams,  or animations to

communicate a message. Visualization through visual imagery has been an effective way to  communicate both abstract and concrete ideas since the dawn of humanity. Visualization  today has ever-expanding applications in science, education, engineering (e.g., product  visualization), interactive multimedia, medicine, etc. Typical of a visualization application is  the field of computer graphics. The invention of computer graphics may be the most  important development in visualization since the invention of central perspective in  the Renaissance period. The development of animation also helped advance visualization.  The use of visualization to present information is not a new phenomenon. It has been used in  maps, scientific drawings, and data plots for over a thousand years.

Product visualization involves visualization software technology for the viewing and  manipulation of 3D models, technical drawing and other related documentation of  manufactured components and large assemblies of products. It is a key part of product  lifecycle management. Product visualization software typically provides high levels of  photorealism so that a product can be viewed before it is actually manufactured. This  supports functions ranging from design and styling to sales and marketing. Technical  visualization is an important aspect of product development. Originally technical  drawings were made by hand, but with the rise of advanced computer graphics the drawing  board has been replaced by computer-aided design (CAD). CAD-drawings and models have  several advantages over hand-made drawings such as the possibility of 3-D modeling, rapid  prototyping, and simulation. 3D product visualization promises more interactive experiences  for online shoppers, but also challenges retailers to overcome hurdles in the production of 3D  content, as large-scale 3D content production can be extremely costly and time-consuming

Scientific visualization is the transformation, selection, or representation of data from  simulations or experiments, with an implicit or explicit geometric structure, to allow the  exploration, analysis, and understanding of the data. Scientific visualization focuses and  emphasizes the representation of higher order data using primarily graphics and animation  techniques. It is a very important part of visualization and maybe the first one, as the  visualization of experiments and phenomena is as old as science itself. Traditional areas of  scientific  visualization  are flow  visualization, medical  visualization, astrophysical

visualization, and chemical visualization. There are several different techniques to visualize  scientific data, with isosurface reconstruction and direct volume rendering being the more  common.

Information visualization concentrates on the use of computer-supported tools to explore  large amount of abstract data. The term "information visualization" was originally coined by  the User Interface Research Group at Xerox PARC and included Jock Mackinlay Practical  application  of  information  visualization  in  computer  programs  involves

selecting, transforming, and representing abstract data in a form that facilitates human  interaction for exploration and understanding. Important aspects of information visualization  are dynamics of visual representation and the interactivity. Strong techniques enable the user

to modify the visualization in real-time, thus affording unparalleled perception of patterns  and structural relations in the abstract data in question.

The use of visual representations to transfer knowledge between at least two persons aims to  improve the transfer of knowledge by using computer and non-computer-based visualization  methods complementarily. Thus properly designed visualization is an important part of not  only data analysis but knowledge transfer process, too. Knowledge transfer may be  significantly improved using hybrid designs as it enhances information density but may  decrease clarity as well. For example, visualization of 3D scalar field may be implemented  using iso-surfaces for field distribution and textures for the gradient of the field. Examples of  such visual formats are sketches, diagrams, images, objects, interactive visualizations,  information visualization applications, and imaginary visualizations as in stories. While  information visualization concentrates on the use of computer-supported tools to derive new  insights, knowledge  visualization  focuses  on transferring  insights and creating

new knowledge in groups. Beyond the mere transfer of facts, knowledge visualization aims to  further  transfer insights, experiences, attitudes, values, expectations, perspectives, opinions,

and predictions by  using  various  complementary  visualizations.  See  also: picture

dictionary, visual dictionary.

Visualization isn’t something fluffy used by people who aren’t living in reality. It's quite the  opposite; it's used by a whole array of people who know how to use it to bring about positive  outcomes in their life. Many athletes including Olympians use it to excel in their sports. The  benefits of visualizing is also there for children; research from Beijing Institute of Physical  Education and University of Ottawa found that child table tennis players between the ages of  7 to 10 performed better when they used visualizations (mental imagery).

Step 1: Know what you want In order to visualize and manifest the kind of life you want,  it's very important to have a clear idea of what you want and why. This can be achieved by  understanding what you value and what brings you the most joy in life. Have you ever had  that moment when you were doing something and felt joyful doing it? If yes, then that is a  good sign of something you might want to have in your life.

Step 2 : Describe your vision in detail This is one of the most important steps. When you  want to manifest the life you want, you have to create a clear vision of what it should look  like. You can write this down in detail or you could create a vision board. This will help you  to create a clear and full picture of what your life would look like.

Step 3: Start visualizing and create the emotions Once you are ready, you can take a  moment to start envisioning the actual outcome. Start to imagine the sights, the sounds, the  smells and even the taste of achieving what you want. As you go along, don't forget to feel  the emotions you would feel, as if this "life" was your reality now.

Step 4: Take daily actions There's a saying that “Rome was not built in a day.” Similarly,  the life you want to create won’t happen in one day but will eventuate in a series of days and  actions of working towards your goal. Don’t get too caught up with how far you are, instead  focus on the present and set yourself daily or weekly actions to get to where you want.

Step 5: Have grit and persevere When creating the life you want there, you will be faced  with challenges. In fact one important tip when you are doing your visualizations is to  imagine yourself facing these challenges and most importantly overcoming them.

