infotähistus
Infotähistus is a concept in information visualization and knowledge representation describing a star-like constellation visualization in which information elements are laid out as nodes connected by edges to reflect semantic or structural relationships. The arrangement emphasizes radial structure, with a central idea or dataset at the core and related elements radiating outward, forming clusters that resemble constellations.
The term blends the English word information with the Finnish word tähistus, commonly associated with constellations
Key characteristics include a radial layout, hierarchical or layered connections, and visual cues such as color,
Applications span dashboards, knowledge maps, education, and exploratory data analysis, where users seek to understand how
See also: Information visualization, network visualization, knowledge graph, metaphor in data design.