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Design Reflections on Transition to LLM‑Aided Novel Visualizations

Brath, R., The First Reflection in Creative Experience (RiCE) Workshop, ACM Creativity and Cognition Conference 2026, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, London, UK, July 2026

A custom visualization superimposes similar phrases (identified by an LLM) for orthographic similarity comparison

This study examines data visualization design evolution over 12½ years, reflecting on the impact of Large Language Models over the last 3¾ years. Using a longitudinal corpus of 55 visualizations from a single-subject design record, the study identifies how LLMs have aided design-space exploration: reducing coding effort, enabling new design opportunities, shock, excitement, accomplishments, and shifts to the design process.

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Uncharted Research Design Reflections on Transition to LLM‑Aided Novel Visualizations

Uncharted Research
Design Reflections on Transition to LLM‑Aided Novel Visualizations