Data physicalization is the act of creating data visualizations in physical space, such as with tapestries, jewelry, sculpture, glasswork, pottery, clothing, and food. Many data physicalization projects in the existing literature, however, focus on those created for exhibition, where the viewer has little or no impact on the visualization itself. In this brief, I argue for a more collaborative, community-driven, and affordable approach to creating data visualizations in the real world. I first develop an agency model to distinguish between the various types of data physicalizations and then describe an ongoing project where I create weekly interactive visualizations with my colleagues. I also explore results from interviews conducted in early 2024 with four firms working in the museum-installation space and how these firms create engaging and interactive exhibits.
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