Rendering and presentation of spatial data

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Much of computer graphics remains in the domain of the specialist since it requires an uncommon set of skills, both artistic and technical. The digital designer must possess a natural aptitude for artistic aspects such as composition, colour, and visual flow, and also engage in esoteric technical tasks such as object transformations or non-linear manipulations. Yet, even for those with the requisite skill sets, many tasks remain complex and labour-intensive. The overarching theme of this research is therefore to reduce the complexity of graphical applications through semi-automation and the incorporation of aesthetic constraints, thereby facilitating the democratization of computer graphics. Within this broader context, the proposed research will allow those working with spatial data, who may not possess artistic training, to semi-automatically create dynamic renderings of their data.