Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for generating semi-automated visual analytics solutions are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes automatically transforming a first version of specifications for visualization of a data analysis task being performed by a user into one or more subsequent versions of the specifications, wherein the transforming is based on data analysis visualization design guidelines; outputting at least one of the subsequent versions of the specifications to the user; processing user inputs, in response to the at least one outputted subsequent version of the specifications; automatically transforming the at least one outputted subsequent version of the specifications into one or more additional versions of the specifications based on the processing of the user inputs; and iteratively outputting the additional versions of the specifications until an indication of user satisfaction is obtained.