Information Design: FLIP & Exercises
06.02.2024 - 14.02.2024 (Week 1 - Week 2)
Sorcha Griselda / 0353056
Information Design / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Exercise 1 | Quantifiable Information
Exercise 2 | L.A.T.C.H
INSTRUCTIONS
FLIP 1 (Group) | Types of Infographic
Flip 1 - Types of infographic by Group 4
Tutorial 1 | Quantifiable Information
I have decided to separate Japanese coins (¥) into different categories for this assignment, such as the value and
color. I also researched "Quantify and Visualize Data" a little before
that. The following are a few of the steps that go into quantifying and
visualizing data:
- Step 1: Gathering information and organising it
- Step 2: Sorting and arranging the information
- Step 3: Quantifying the information through computations
- Step 4: Use graphs, charts, or other visual aids to present the data visually
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| Fig 1.2 Japanese Coins |
Honestly, I was confused at first on how to create an
aesthetic layout as the amount of coins I have
are relatively small. So, I started out by arranging the coins
into each specific category, and I came out with a flower-inspired
layout.
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| Fig 1.3 Japanese Coins | Layout Format |
After sorting the coins into the layout that I liked, I continue writing
down the data - value and color of the coins (such as 100 yen: 2;
silver).
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| Fig 1.4 Japanese Coins | Relevant Indicators |
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| Fig 1.5 Exercise 1: Quantifiable Information | First Attempt |
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Exercise 1 | Redesign Infographic Poster
The first individual assignment we had to do was to redesign an
infographic poster that was poorly designed. This infographic below uses
an inaccurate data visualization since it was created using the incorrect
elements, which is a typical mistake that leads to badly produced
infographic posters.
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| Fig 2.1 Poorly Designed Infographic Poster | Link: Oceans For Good |
I used Canva to completely redesign the original infographic poster. In
order to facilitate readers' comprehension of the infographic by drawing
their attention to the poster's content flow, I attempted to incorporate a
flow towards the infographic. Before starting to redesign the poster, I
did some browsing over several inspirations.
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| Fig 2.2 Final Redesigned Infographic Poster |
Rating and review of online tool using Canva
- Intuitiveness
- Canva's user interface is known for being user beginner friendly and intuitive, making it extremely easy to use. As a result of its simple interface and drag-and-drop capabilities, those who are without technical knowledge are able to use it.
- Usefulness
- Canva is quite helpful for many different things, such as creating and designing print materials, presentations, graphic design, and many more.
- It provides a vast library of fonts, images, graphics, and templates to meet a range of design requirements.
- Teams can collaborate easily on projects with Canva's collaboration tools, which boost output and streamline process.
- Design templates
- Canva offers an extensive selection of design templates in multiple categories, such as flyers, posters, presentations, social media posts, and many more.
- Since the templates are well-designed and easily customisable, users can effortlessly build designs that are aesthetically pleasing.
Overall, Canva succeeds in offering a user-friendly interface, an
abundance of practical functionalities, and a vast collection of visually
appealing templates. Even though there might be some things that can be
improved, Canva is still a great solution for people who want to
produce eye-catching graphic content easily.
FLIP 2 (Group) | L.A.T.C.H
Flip 2 - LATCH by Group 4
Exercise 2 | L.A.T.C.H
The upcoming activity focuses on L.A.T.C.H, where we were tasked with
designing our personalized L.A.T.C.H Infographic. The L.A.T.C.H principles
encompass Location, Alphabet, Time, Category, and Hierarchy. In this
assignment, we were instructed to select a minimum of four principles and
devise our organizational chart. I opted to center my infographic around
Dinosaurs, as their classification aligns well with these principles:
- Location: North America
- Alphabet: Order of the Dinosaurs' names
- Timeline: The Timeline of Dinosaur Existence
- Category: Different types of Dinosaurs
All of the Dinosaurs' information and images were retrieved from
https://www.britannica.com/animal/dinosaur.
Process
1. Collecting Data
Before diving into creating the infographic, I researched about
dinosaurs that were discovered in North America. I came across 9
distinct species, each with intriguing details. Additionally, I explored
Pinterest and tried to find some layout inspiration for my infographic's
design.
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| Fig 3.1 Compiling Informations |
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| Fig 3.2 Layout Inspiration |
2. Wireframes
I created some rough layouts and structures for the infographic
poster, which helped me to decide on the flow of information, key
sections, and visual hierarchy. This will also determine which data
points are most important to include prominently.
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| Fig 3.3 Wireframes' Ideas |
3. Sketches
As I collected data, I began conceptualizing the layout and structure of
the infographic poster. This stage involved sketching rough outlines to
visualize how the information would be organized and presented
effectively. Considering the complexity of the subject matter, I aimed
to strike a balance between clarity and visual appeal, ensuring that the
poster would engage viewers while conveying factual information
accurately.
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| Fig 3.4 Rough Sketches's Ideas |
4. Designing using Ai
The process of designing the infographic poster in Adobe Illustrator
allowed me to translate my conceptual ideas into a visually compelling
format. I experimented with various design elements, including
typography, color schemes, and imagery, to create a cohesive visual
narrative that would captivate the audience and facilitate understanding
of the subject matter. Incorporating relevant illustrations and graphics
helped the poster to become more appealing, making the information more
accessible and engaging.
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| Fig 3.5 Designing Process of LATCH |
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| Fig 3.6 L.A.T.C.H Visual Poster | First Attempt |
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