Reflection on Visualization

Challenge & Selection

I have had many discussions with my brother about potentially entering the E-commerce field, and we always reach a conclusion that the field is complex and in order for one to succeed, they need to be able to communicate their ideas and understand the new field. To do that, visualization seemed like a perfect tool to try and understand the needs, expectations, and challenges. Before entering such a field, one needs to understand the customers, mainly their needs and wants, and then find opportunities in the market.

As a tool, visualization not only allows for a more creative approach, but it allows people with different backgrounds about the field to easily digest the concepts on hand. It is a quick, productive, and fun approach that results in a productive discussion. By drawing a single picture, one can communicate a concept that would be explained in many words otherwise.

Application

Starting right away, I drew shapes representing the different parts in the e-commerce system, from suppliers to regulators to sellers to customers. Then, I went through each part to further investigate its part in the system and understand their value. From there, it became easier to flow through concepts and questions in mind. With the ideas appearing quickly, I started to use simple figures for whole concepts and then came back to expand. Concepts such as shipping and supply chain were represented by large containers and so forth. Finally, I looked at the work to find patterns and important observations.

Insight & Approach

Visualization did not disappoint. It provided a chance for creativity and productivity while still being efficient and enjoyable approach, which is certainly an attractive advantage when it comes to using such a tool. Although visualization is a well known tool today, one can still be surprised of how much difference it makes in almost any field it’s used in.

Although visualization is fantastic for communicating ideas to other, there is still a chance to make sure that the tool is used to its full potential. Through my experience, it was clear that the more one knows about the topic on hand, the better the experience would be. With some foundation, one can use visualization to its full efficiency and potential.


Reflection on Visualization Challenge & Selection I have had many discussions with my brother about potentially entering the E - commerce field , and we always reach a conclusion that the field is complex and in order for one to succeed , they need to be able to communicate their ideas and understand the new field . To do that , visualization seemed like a perfect tool to try and understand the needs , expectations , and challenges . Before entering such a field , one needs to understand the customers , mainly their needs and wants , and then find opportunities in the market . As a tool , visualization not only allows for a more creative approach , but it allows people with different backgrounds about the field to easily digest the concepts on hand . It is a quick , productive , and fun approach that results in a productive discussion . By drawing a single picture , one can communicate a concept that would be explained in many words otherwise . Application Starting right away , I drew shapes representing the different parts in the e - commerce system , from suppliers to regulators to sellers to customers . Then , I went through each part to further investigate its part in the system and understand their value . From there , it became easier to flow through concepts and questions in mind . With the ideas appearing quickly , I started to use simple figures for whole concepts and then came back to expand . Concepts such as shipping and supply chain were represented by large containers and so forth . Finally , I looked at the work to find patterns and important observations . Insight & Approach Visualization did not disappoint . It provided a chance for creativity and productivity while still being efficient and enjoyable approach , which is certainly an attractive advantage when it comes to using such a tool . Although visualization is a well known tool today , one can still be surprised of how much difference it makes in almost any field it ’s used in . Although visualization is fantastic for communicating ideas to other , there is still a chance to make sure that the tool is used to its full potential . Through my experience , it was clear that the more one knows about the topic on hand , the better the experience would be . With some foundation , one can use visualization to its full efficiency and potential .