Publications

Journals

Bresciani S., Rizzo F., Deserti A. (2022) Toward a Comprehensive Framework of Social Innovation for Climate Neutrality: A Systematic Literature Review from Business/Production, Public Policy, Environmental Sciences, Energy, Sustainability and Related Fields. Sustainability, 14(21): 13793. EISSN 2071-1050, DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su142113793

Bresciani S, Eppler M.J. (2020). A Visual Approach for Developing Social Enterprises. Multidisciplinary Business Review, 13 (2), 91-104. ISSN 0718-400X, DOI: https://doi.org/10.35692/07183992.13.2.9

Bresciani, S. (2019). Visual Design Thinking: A Collaborative Dimensions framework to profile visualisations. Design Studies, 63, 92-124, ISSN: 0142-694X, doi: 10.1016/j.destud.2019.04.001

Alexander, E., Eppler, M. J. & Bresciani, S. (2019). Visual Replay Methodology: A Mixed Methods Approach for Group Discussion Analysis. Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 13 (1) p. 33-51, doi:10.1177/1558689816664479  (postprint pdf)

Bresciani S, Eppler MJ (2018). The collaborative dimensions of argument maps: A socio-visual approach. SEMIOTICA, vol. 220, 199-216, ISSN: 0037-1998, doi: https://doi.org/10.1515/sem-2015-0140

Bresciani, S. & Del Ponte P. (2017). New Brand Logo Design: Customers’ Preference for Brand Name and Icon. Journal of Brand Management,  24(5), 375-390.

Bresciani, S & Comi, A. (2017). Facilitating Culturally Diverse Groups with Visual Templates in Collaborative Systems: Increasing Structuration to Improve Precision. Cross Cultural & Strategic Management (previously: Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal), 24 (1), 78-98.

McGrath, L., Bresciani, S. & Eppler, M. J. (2016). We Walk the Line: Provisional Icon Appearance on Virtual Whiteboards Triggers Elaborative Dialogue and Creativity.
Computers in Human Behavior,63, pp. 717–726.

Bresciani, S. & Eppler, M.J. (2015). The Pitfalls of Visual Representations: A Review and Classification of Common Errors Made while Designing and Interpreting Visualizations. Sage Open, DOI 10.1177/2158244015611451 Published 14 October 2015 (download pdf).

Alexander, E., Bresciani, S. & Eppler, M. J. (2015). Understanding the Impact of Visual Representation Restrictiveness on Experience Sharing: an Experimental Assessment. Journal of Visual Languages and Computing, 31, pp. 30-46.

Kernbach, S., Bresciani, S. & Eppler, M.J. (2015). Slip-Sliding-Away: A Review of the Literature on the Constraining Qualities of PowerPoint. Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, 78(3), 292–313.

Bresciani, S. & Eppler M.J. (2015). Extending TAM to Information Visualization: A Framework for Evaluation. Electronic Journal of Information System Evaluation, Vol 18(1) pp. 46-58.

Alexander, E., Bresciani, S. & Eppler, M. J. (2015). Knowledge Scaffolding Visualizations: a Guiding Framework. Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal (KM&EL), Vol.7 (2) .

Bresciani S., Eppler M. (2010). Brand New Ventures? Insights on Start-Ups Branding Practices. The Journal of Product &  Brand Management. Vol. 19 (5), pp. 356 – 366 (postprint pdf).

Bresciani S., Eppler M. (2009) The Benefits of Synchronous Collaborative Information Visualization: Evidence from an Experimental Evaluation. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphic. Vol. 15 (6). (postprint pdf)

Books

Bresciani S. (2014). Branding Approaches of Start-Up Companies. An exploratory Analysis of Current Practices in Switzerland. AV Akademikerverlag: Saarbrücken, Germany.

BOOKLETS

Bresciani S., Fehlmann E., Gahler K., Awdir J., Eisenring S., Geisser L., Rucks C. (2022). Highly Sensitive Children. A visual guide to detect high sensitivity and help children blossom in an overwhelming world with scientifically proven facts and strategies. Kolours, Lugano, Switzerland. ISBN 978-88-946845-1-3

Bresciani S., Fehlmann E., Gahler K., Awdir J., Eisenring S., Geisser L., Rucks C. (2022). I bambini altamente sensibili. Una guida visiva per identificare l’alta sensibilità ed aiutare i bambini a fiorire in un mondo sovrastimolante con strategie riconosciute scientificamente. Kolours, Lugano, Switzerland. ISBN 978-88-946845-0-6

Book Chapters

Kernbach, S. & Bresciani, S. (2018) Digital Knowledge Mapping. In: Knowledge Management in Digital Change. In: North K., Maier R., Haas O. (eds) Knowledge Management in Digital Change pp 129-152. Progress in IS. Springer, Cham  ISBN 978-3-319-73545-0, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73546-7_8

Ge, J., Bresciani, S. & Xu, H. (2018) Visual Representations of Knowledge for Strategy Communication. In: Foo CT. (eds) Handbook of Chinese Management. Springer, Singapore https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2442-9_2-1

Bresciani, S. & Eppler, M.J. (forthcoming) Visualizing Social Enterprises: A Guiding Framework and Applications in the Context of Water Solutions. In: Roberto Gutiérrez & Yvette Sánchez (eds.). Social Entrepreneurship for Water & Energy Solutions.

Bresciani S. (2014). Do you see what I see? The effect of culture on the reception of visual communication. In: S. Poutiainen (Ed.), Theoretical Turbulence in Intercultural Communication Studies (pp. 81-100). Newcastle Upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

Bresciani, S. (2013). Organizational communication with visual mapping: Comparing East and West. In: D. Ingenhoff (Ed.), Internationale PR-Forschung (pp. 37-52). Konstanz: UVK Verlag.

Bertschi, S., Bresciani, S., Crawford, T., Goebel, R., Kienreich, W., Lindner, M., Sabol, V., Vande Moere, A. (2012). What is Knowledge Visualization? Perspectives on an Emerging Discipline. In: Francis T. Marchese and Ebad Banissi (eds.), Knowledge Visualization Currents: from Text to Art to Culture (pp. 13-34). London: Springer.

Eppler, M.J., Bresciani, S. Tan, M. & Chang, K. (2011). Expanding the Boundaries of LSP Research: Using Intercultural Experiments to Examine the Role of Visual Representations in Text Comprehension and Retention. In: Petersen, M. and Engberg, J. (eds.), Current Trends in LSP Research. Aims and Methods. Bern, etc.: Peter Lang.

Bresciani S., Eppler M. (2010). Glocalizing visual communication in organizations, In: Bertagni, B., La Rosa M., Salvetti, F., Glocal working (pp. 233-251). Milan: Franco Angeli.

Bresciani S., Eppler M. (2009) The Risks of Visualization: a Classification of Disadvantages Associated with Graphic Representations of Information. In: Schulz, P.J., Hartung, U., Keller, S. (Eds.), Identity and Diversity of Communication Studies (Original title: Identität und Vielfalt der Kommunikations-wissenschaft). UVK Verlagsgesellschaft: Konstanz, Germany.

Conferences

Bresciani, S., Rizzo, F. & Deserti, A. (2022). Designing Systemic Change for Urban Ecosystems: A Framework for Assessing Social Innovation. Cumulus Detroit 2-4 November 2022.

Bresciani, S. & Kernbach, S. (2021). Insights from Neuroscience: Exploring Highly Sensitive Persons’ Use of Knowledge Visualization. 25th International Conference Information Visualisation (IV2021), 5-16 July 2021, Online conference @ University of Technology, Sidney, Australia.

Serot Almeras, H. & Bresciani, S. (2021) Equine Facilitated Learning for Enhancing Leadership and Communication Skills. Academy of Management Annual Meeting, 29 July – 4 August 2021 online.

Bresciani, S. & Kernbach, S. (2021). Knowing What to Do in Life: The Effect of Past Negative Time Perspective and a Life Design Intervention. International Conference on Time Perspectives, 2021, online.

Bresciani, S. & Kernbach, S. (2021). A Collaborative Design Thinking Method For Life and Career Design. EURAM (European Academy of Management), 14-19 June 2021 online.

Bresciani, S. & Kernbach, S. (2020). A Design Thinking Approach for Designing Careers: Finding Authenticity and Increasing Self-Efficacy. Academy of Management Annual Meeting (AOM), 7-10 August 2020, online.

Bresciani, S. (2019). Visual facilitation for health-related interpersonal communication. European Conference on Health Communication, 13-15 November 2019, University of Zurich, Switzerland.

Bresciani, S. & Kernbach, S. (2019). Visual Interventions for Career and Life-design: An Explorative Experimental Study. 23 International Conference Information Visualisation (IV19), (2 – 5 July 2019) University of Paris 13, Paris, France.

Bresciani, S. (2019). Communication Blended Courses: Experiences in Swiss Colleges. Annual Conference of the Swiss Association of Communication and Media Research (SACM-SGKM), 3-5 April 2019, University of St Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Bresciani, S., Arora, P. & Kernbach, S. (2018). Education and Culture Affect Visualization’s Effectiveness for Health Communication. 22 International Conference Information Visualisation (IV18), 10 – 13 July 2018, Salerno, Italy.

Bresciani, S. & Eppler M.J. (2018) Key Dimensions of Visual Design Thinking: An Application to the Social Innovation Context. R&D Management conference, Milan, July 2-4 2018.

Bresciani, S. & Heimann, P. (2018). Sino-Swiss Communication and Negotiation Practices. Annual conference of the Swiss Association of Communication and Media Research (SACM-SGKM), 12-13 April 2018, Lugano, Switzerland.

Arora, P. & Bresciani, S (2018). Women’s Occupation Type Moderates Multimodal Communication Effectivenes. Annual conference of the Swiss Association of Communication and Media Research (SACM-SGKM), 12-13 April 2018, Lugano, Switzerland.

Comi, A. & Bresciani, S. (2017). Design Thinking and Techniques in Management Teams: Understanding the Role of Visual Facilitation. Design Management Academy Conference, Hong Kong, 7-9 June 2017.

Bresciani, S. & Eppler, M.J. (2017). Visual Interventions Improve Commitment to Organizational Strategy in the West and in East Asia. International Communication Association conference ICA 2017, San Diego CA, 25-29 May 2017.

Del Ponte, P. & Bresciani, S. (2017). New Logo Design: Customers’ Classification of Logos Design Characteristics and their Relevance. International Communication Association conference ICA 2017, San Diego CA, 25-29 May 2017.

Alexander, E., Bresciani, S. & Eppler, M.J. (2017). Innovating team communication through interactive visualization: visual restrictiveness or visual freedom. Annual Conference of the Swiss Association of Communication and Media Research SGKM,27th/28th April 2017, Chur, Switzerland

Bresciani (2015). The Design Process: A Visual Model. IEEE Proceedigns of the IV2015 – 19th International Conference Information Visualisation, 21, 22, 23 and 24 July 2015,  Barcelona, Spain.

Perez Garcia, M. & Bresciani, S. (2015). The Role of Visual Templates on Improving Teamwork Performance. IEEE Proceedigns of the IV2015 – 19th International Conference Information Visualisation, 21, 22, 23 and 24 July 2015,  Barcelona, Spain.

Bresciani, S., & Comi, A. (2015). Intercultural Groups and Visual Collaborative Systems: Increasing Structuring to Improve Precision. Academy of Management Meeting 2015, Vancouver, 7-11 august 2015.

Alexander, E., Bresciani, S., & Eppler, M. J. (2015). The Effect of System-embedded Visual Restrictiveness on Experience Sharing. Academy of Management Meeting 2015, Vancouver, 7-11 august 2015.
Best paper proceedings

Alexander, E., Eppler, M. J. & Bresciani, S. (2015). A Visual Re-Play Methodology for Group Discussion Analysis. Academy of Management Meeting 2015, Vancouver, 7-11 august 2015.

Alexander, E., Eppler, M. J. & Bresciani, S. (2015). A Re-Play Analysis Methodology for Small-Group Communication Research: Unique Characteristics, Potential Benefits and Application Guide. International Communication Association (ICA) conference, 21-25 May 2015, Puerto Rico.

Bresciani, S., Ge, J. & Niu, Y. (2014) Improving Attitude toward Corporate Strategy with Visual Mapping: Scale Development and Application in Europe and China, Frontiers of Business Research in China International Symposium On Business Administration in the Changing Environment, June 23-24, 2014- Beijing, China.
Best paper award

Bresciani, S., Ge, J. & Niu, Y. (2014) The Effect of Knowledge Visualization on Attitude: Scale Development and Application in Europe and China. Proceedings of the International Conference on Communication, Media, Technology and Design (ICCMTD), 24-26 April 2014, Istanbul, Turkey.

Alexander, E., Bresciani, S. & Eppler, M. J. (2014). How Visual Restrictiveness Affects Group Communication Effectiveness: Experimental Evidence. Proceedings of the International Conference on Communication, Media, Technology and Design (ICCMTD), 24-26 April 2014, Istanbul, Turkey. 

Bresciani S., Eppler M. (2013). Knowledge Visualization for Social Entrepreneurs. IEEE Proceedings of the 16th International Conference Information Visualization IV13,  15-18 July 2013, London, U.K.
Best paper award

Kernbach S., Bresciani, S. (2013). 10 Years after Tufte’s “Cognitive Style of PowerPoint”: Synthesizing its Constraining Qualities. IEEE Proceedings of the 16th International Conference Information Visualization IV13, 15-18 July 2013, London, U.K.

Eppler M., Forbes Öste H., Bresciani S. (2013). An Experimental Evaluation on the Impact of Visual Facilitation Modes on Idea Generation in Teams. IEEE Proceedings of the 16th International Conference Information Visualization IV13, 15-18 July 2013, London, U.K. 

Bresciani S., Eppler M. (2013). Visual Material Practices in Teams: A Collaborative Dimensions Approach. EURAM Annual Conference (European Academy of Management), Istanbul, 26-29 June 2013.

Bresciani S., Eppler M. (2013). Understanding the Visual in Team Communication: A Collaborative Dimensions Approach, International Communication Association conference ICA 2013, London, 17-21 June 2013.  

Alexander, A., Eppler, M.J., Bresciani, S. (2013). Knowledge Scaffolding: A Classification of Visual Structures for Knowledge Communication in Teams. Proceedings of I-KNOW 2013, JUCS, Graz, Austria, 4-6 September 2013.

Bresciani, S., Schmeil, A. (2012). Social media platforms for social good. Proceedings of the 2012 6th IEEE International Conference on Digital Ecosystems and Technologies (DEST), Campione d’Italia, Italy, 18-20/06/2012.

Eppler M.J., Hoffmann F., Bresciani S. (2012). Business Model Ideation: An Experimental Approach for the Evaluation of Team-Based Methods. EURAM Annual conference, Rotterdam, 6-8 June 2012.

Bresciani S., Eppler M., Tan, M., (2011). Communicating Strategy Across Cultures with Visualization: An Experimental Evaluation. Academy of Management annual meeting, 12-16 August 2011: San Antonio, Texas.
Carolyn Dexter Award nominee.

Bresciani S., Eppler M., Kaul, A. & Ylinen, R., (2011). The Effectiveness of Knowledge Visualization for Organizational Communication in Europe and India. IEEE Proceedings of the 15th International Conference Information Visualization IV11, 12-15 July 2012, London, U.K.

Bertschi, S., Bresciani S., Crawford, T., Goebel, R ., Kienreich, W., Lindner, M., Sabol, V. & Vande Moere, A., (2011). What is Knowledge Visualization? Perspectives on an Emerging Discipline. In Ebad Banissi et al. (eds.), Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Information Visualisation, London, 13-15 July 2011, pp. 329–336. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE Computer Society Press.

Bresciani S., Tan, M., Eppler M.J. (2011). Augmenting Communication with Visualization: Effects on Emotional and Cognitive Response. IADIS ICT, Society and Human Beings 2011 (ICT 2011), 20 – 26 July 2011, Rome, Italy. [Presentation]

Eppler, M.J., Hoffmann, F. & Bresciani, S. (2011). Generating new business models: The role of artifacts in collaborative idea generation. EURAM Annual conference, 1-4^th June 2011: Tallin, Estonia.

Eppler, M.J., Hoffmann, F. & Bresciani (2011). New Business Models through Collaborative Idea Generation. Proceedings of the XXII ISPIM Conference (International Society for Professional Innovation Management), Hamburg, 12-15 June 2011.
Best paper award nomination.

Bresciani S., Eppler M., Subramanian S.V. (2010). Enhancing Group Information Sharing Through Interactive Visualization: Experimental Evidence. Academy of Management Meeting, August 6-10 2010, Montreal, Canada. [Presentation] 

Bresciani S., Eppler M., (2010). Choosing Knowledge Visualizations to Augment Cognition: the Managers’ View. IEEE Proceedings of the 14th International Conference Information Visualization IV10, 26-29 July 2010, London, U.K.
Best paper award

Bresciani S., Eppler M., Tan M., Chang K. (2010). Conveying Knowledge Using Visualization vs. Text: Empirical Evidence from Asia and Europe. Proceedings of I-KNOW 2010, JUCS, Graz, Austria, 1-3 September 2010.

Bresciani S., Eppler M. (2010). Brand New Ventures? Insights on the Branding Practices and Rationale of Start-up Companies. Presented at: 6th Thought Leaders International Conference in Brand Management, Lugano, Switzerland, 18-20 April 2010.

Bresciani S., Eppler M. (2009). The Benefits of Synchronous Collaborative Information Visualization: Evidence from an Experimental Evaluation. InfoVis 2009 (VisWeek),  Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, October 13-16 2009.

Bresciani S., Eppler M. (2009) Beyond Knowledge Visualization Usability: Toward a Better Understanding of Business Diagram Adoption. Proceedings of the 13th International Conference Information Visualisation IV09, 15-17 July 2009, Barcelona, IEEE.

Bresciani S., Eppler M., Blackwell A. (2008) A Collaborative Dimensions Framework: Understanding the Mediating Role of Conceptual Visualizations in Collaborative Knowledge Work. Proceedings of the 41st Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 2008).

Bresciani S., Eppler M. (2008) Do Visualizations Foster Experience Sharing and Retention in Groups? Towards an Experimental Validation. Proceedings of I-KNOW 08, JUCS, Graz, Austria.

Eppler M., Mengis J., Bresciani S. (2008) Seven Types of Visual Ambiguity: On the Merits and Risks of Multiple Interpretations of Collaborative Visualizations. Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Information Visualization IV08, London: IEEE Press.

Bresciani S., Eppler M. (2007) Usability of Diagrams for Group Knowledge Work: Toward an Analytic Description. I-KNOW 07, Graz, Austria.

Conferences and Workshops

Eppler, M.J., Bresciani, S. (2013). Knowledge Visualization in Social Entrepreneurship. Proceedings of the Second Conference on Water and Light Entrepreneurship, Universidad de los Andes. Bogota, Colombia

Eppler, M.J., Mengis, J., Bresciani, S. (2013). Siete tipos de ambigüedad visual y sus funciones ambivalentes para la colaboración en grupos. Presentation held at the interdisciplinary Fronteras Nebulosas Conference on “Ambiguity in the Social Sciences and the Humanities,” University of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, April 4-6, 2013.

Bresciani S., (2012). Comunicazione e formazione in altre realtà culturali. Convegno Comunicazione e formazione per il progresso della società contemporanea, Quaderni, 11-12 May 2012, Gravedona (CO), Italy.
Invited talk

Bresciani S., Eppler M., Kaul, A. & Ylinen, R., (2011). The Geography of (Visual) Thought: the Effect of Culture on the Reception of Visual Communication. 18th NIC (Nordic Network for Intercultural Communication) symposium, 1.- 3. December 2011, Helsinki, Finland. [Presentation]

Bresciani S., Eppler M. (2011). Organizational Communication in Europe and Asia: enhancing commitment to the strategy with culturally appropriate knowledge visualization. 20th annual joint conference of the German Communication Association (DGPuK) and Swiss Association of Communication and Media Research (SGKM), November 3rd-5th 2011, Fribourg, Switzerland.

Bresciani S., Illia, L. (2011). Start-up (re)branding: the instable visual identity of new ventures. 14th ICIG Symposium: Identity, identification and the management of change. 14-16 September 2011, Segovia, Spain. (By invitation)

Bresciani S., Eppler M., Tan, M. (2011). The Impact of Visual Mapping on Emotion and Cognition. International Exploratory Workshop “Social Robots and Emotion: transcending the boundary between humans and ICTs”, 3-4th June, 2011: Franklin College Switzerland, Lugano. (Presentation)

Bresciani S., Eppler M. (2009) Knowledge Visualization in Groups: Experimental Evaluation and Archival Challenges. Workshop The Scent of Information, February 13-14th 2009, Linz, Austria.
Invited talk

Eppler M., Bresciani S. (2008) The perils of visualization: a review of the dysfunctional effects of images for communication based on information visualization studies. DGPuK Book of abstracts, 30th April – 2nd May 2008, Lugano, Switzerland.

Book Review

Bresciani S. (2007) Edward Tufte (2006). Beautiful Evidence, Cheshire, CN: Graphic Press. (Book review). Studies in Communication Sciences, Volume 7, Number 7, 2007.

Case studies

Bresciani S., Rydalch K. (2014). The cross-cultural adventures of a young Westerner, leading expatriates in a Thai public school. Teaching note, Reference no: 414-010-8 The case centre.

Rydalch K., Bresciani S. (2014). The cross-cultural adventures of a young Westerner, leading expatriates in a Thai public school. Case study, Reference no: 414-010-1 The case centre.

Bresciani S., Mandelli A. (2010). Branding in Social Media: Evidence from Starbucks, Harley-Davidson and Ryanair. Case Study, Reference no: 510-055-1 ECCH http://www.ecch.com. (amongst the twenty most popular on-line inspection copies during May 2010 and June 2010)

Bresciani S., Eppler M. (2009) Gartner’s Magic Quadrant and Hype Cycle. Case Study, Reference no: 908-029-1 ECCH http://www.ecch.com. Updated version 2010 pdf

Reports and Working Papers

Bresciani S., Blackwell A., Eppler M. (2008) Choosing visualisations for collaborative work and meetings: a guide to usability dimensions. Darwin College Research Reports, DCRR [007], University of Cambridge, UK, available online at www.dar.cam.ac.uk/dcrr/ 

Other publications

Bresciani, S.  Visualizing Knowledge for Organizational Communication Within and Across Cultures. Ph.D. Thesis. Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland. 

Bresciani, S. Branding Approaches Of Start-Up Companies: An Exploratory Analysis of Current Practices in Switzerland. Master thesis. Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland.

Press and Trade Journals

Bresciani (2016). Visualizations supports social entrepreneurs. HSG Focus – Dossier, 4/2016.

Bresciani (2015). Why is PowerPoint so boring? HSG Focus – Dossier, 2/2015.

Eppler, M. & Bresciani, S. (2013). Embracing the Visual. Communication Director, vol. 3/2013; Berlin: August 2013.

LEGEND
= visualization;   = intercultural communication;
= management; = collaboration
= digital communication;  =innovation/entreprenership