Conference Agenda

The production of knowledge in data visualisation can serve as a space for the reproduction of social hierarchies; therefore, there may be an intrinsic relationship between normative parameters in design and power structures. This study examines normative biases in information design and presents counterpoints to the predominance of these hegemonic values from a feminist perspective. Drawing on a theoretical framework that challenges established norms, this paper proposes a

critical analytical and methodological tool to transcend normative bias in the design process. The tool supports the analysis and creation of visualisations from a humanistic and feminist perspective. To validate its potential, it is applied to data visualisations from journalistic sources addressing the underrepresentation of women in politics. The analysis demonstrates the tool’s effectiveness in highlighting biases and gaps in information design artefacts, confirming its ability to promote a fairer and more critical design practice.