Information Design - Exercises, FLIP Topics and Practices

February 5.2024

Lin chenyi / 0367008 / week1-week4

Bachelor of Design in Creative Media /  Information Design

Exercises, FLIP Topics and Practical

1.LECTURE

week1

In class, Professor Hamimi explained to us the 5 main tasks of this semester's module, which are 2 exercises, 2 projects and the final assignment.

We have learned about the main content of information graphics. My understanding is that a lot of information is "processed" into more easily identifiable graphics and images, so that the information can be conveyed effectively and the visual transmission of information can be enhanced.

week 2

For this week's exercise, I am required to organize a set of information into a visual poster (at least 4) that incorporates and utilizes the LATCH principles

Require:

Contains: location/letter/time/category/hierarchy

Size resolution: 1240×1750 pixels or 2048×2048 pixels

Links to find information:

https://pokemondb.net/pokedex/

2. INSTRUCTIONS

3.PRACTISE

week1

Exercise 1: Quantify and visualize data

the first week

For our first exercise, we will quantify (count) our selection of coins, buttons, or pieces of Lego and arrange them into a presentable layout or chart.

Fig 1.1 Button grouping arrangement progress, week 1 ( 2. 7, 2024)

For this exercise I used colored buttons of different sizes and grouped them on A3 paper according to their size. The first few times I tried arranging the buttons by size to make the values I wanted to express clearer, I found that although the sizes were the same, the overall picture was very confusing because of the jumping colors.

After being reminded by the professor for the second time, I sorted them by color and followed a step-by-step palette. I wrote down the data of button colors - buttons of each color, for example, red buttons - 4, orange buttons - 7.

Fig 1.2 Final draft, week one ( 2.7, 2024)

After adjusting and deepening the text, I found that the vertical layout is more clear，and to get a better visual hierarchy.

Fig 1.3 Final Exercise 1: Quantitative Data, Week 1 ( 2.7, 2024)

week 2

Exercise 2: L.A.T.C.H.

Present information as a design poster

Location /Alphabet /Time/Category/Hierarchy

For Exercise 2, we will assemble the provided Pokémon (at least 4) into a LATCH infographic poster using digital photo editing/illustration software.

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L: Akala Island

A: Pokemon

T: 1-7 generations

C: Properties

H: Pokemon Evolution

Below are the Pokémon I found and the names corresponding to their evolutions.

 Poison/Flying  Alola dex

Zubat

Golbat

Crobat

 Normal/Fairy  Alola dex

Igglybuff

Jigglypuff

Wigglytuff

 Grass/Fairy   Alola dex

Morelull

Shiinotic

 /Flying  Fire/Flying Normal Alola dex

                                                                                    Fletchling

Fletchinder

Talonflame

 

Fig 2.1 Pokémon evolution chart, Week 2 ( 2.14, 2024)

Some pictures I collected about the island：

Fig 2.2  Alola island，Week 2 ( 2.14, 2024)

Fig 2.3 island，Week 2 ( 2.14, 2024)

Pokémon themed logo：

Fig 2.4 Pokémon themed logo，Week 2 ( 2.14, 2024)

After collecting the above information, drawing a sketch, and choosing a suitable composition, I started making my infographic.

Fig 2.5 Infographic sketch，Week 2 ( 2.14, 2024)

I ended up choosing Sketch 2, which I tweaked and revised again on the infographic. I placed the logo in the middle to make it more eye-catching. The final infographic introduction comes in the form of a Pokémon bubble dialog box.Finally, the attributes of Pokémon were added.

Fig 2.6 Infographic production process，Week 2 ( 2.15, 2024)

In this infographic, some Pokémon are categorized by their location, attributes, and evolutionary hierarchy. Information about the Pokémon on the different islands is labeled.

Size resolution: 1240×1750 pixels

Fig 2.7 The final Pokémon assembled into a LATCH infographic poster，Week 2 ( 2.16, 2024)

My design looks a bit disorganized and the information given is not that clear. It gave me many areas for improvement, such as changes in the level system between Pokémon, bubble boxes, and the color of the background.

After correcting my design, I set the background to a textured yellow and changed the bubbles to ellipses with arrows. The changes in the level system between Pokémon are reflected by the shape and size of Pokémon.

Fig 2.7 The final Pokémon assembled into a LATCH infographic poster，Week 3 ( 2.21, 2024)

4.FLIP THEME

Flip 1

Page 1: Types of Infographics

During the second week, our group members were tasked with researching infographic types and creating video presentations. (Everyone in the group is assigned a task).

 Filp Topic 1 Brief PPT：

Below is our infographic presentation PPT : 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B_2MLmwtJpzZ1bSdgMTJeh3nB-7hbvgV/view

Ppt 3.1 Types of infographics by group 2 slides  week 1

Personal tasks：

Redesign infographics

We were asked to find a poorly designed infographic and redesign it using a free online infographic tool. I used the free website Canva、Piktochart、Venngage、Visme、Snappa 和 Infogram。 Finally, we need to rate and review the online tools we use.

I decided to redesign 5 tips to keep your chin up.

We can see the problem with the following infographic example:

• The colors are too vibrant
• Use different colors to display different information
• The pictures don’t match
• Indicators, messy arrows

Fig 4.1 Poorly designed infographic, Week 2 ( 2.13, 2024)

I need to arrange the information neatly, so I drew 2 different ways of arranging the information map. Created new infographic in Canva.

Fig 4.2 Two layouts, Week 2 ( 2.13, 2024)

The infographic tool I use is Canva. I did not retain the illustration elements used in the original infographic, such as hearts, muscular arms, etc. I added a lot of illustrations that better fit the text message. I arrange the information in order vertically to make it clear

Through this process, I made all the colors unified and harmonious.

Figure 4.3 Final redesigned infographic, Week 2 ( 2.13, 2024)

Ratings and Reviews of Online Tool (Canva):

Difficulty and intuitiveness:

Canva is relatively simple to use, and many of the templates we can use have simple layouts, easy navigation and search functions. While designing it yourself, you can also share it with your classmates. We can find many elements in canvas, including illustrations, text and other materials.

Practicality:

Provides a large number of graphics and text templates. There are also many templates for any type of daily use. Canva also allows for the ability to upload my own graphics/images which is convenient.

To design a template, choose:

The templates provided have a good color scheme. Sorting ideas is very useful to me.

Flip 2: L.A.T.C.H.

 Filp Topic 2 Brief PPT：

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kA0PABS0EtbR90bop8n0sYyIg_GUQrW/view

Below is our infographic presentation PPT :  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TDGgu-LuGr7UZddWrcyArXc5amGYoNPU/view?usp=sharing

Ppt 4.1 Types of infographics by group 2 slides  week 1

Flip 3: Miller's Law

Miller’s Law (Blocked)

In the third week of class, Mr. Fauzi introduced us to Miller’s Law.

We were asked to gather information and give a presentation on 3 given topics, which were;

1. Well-designed infographics

2. UX/UI, web pages, applications, games (screen-based)

3. Process

Filp Topic 3 Brief PPT：https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1o4_IUU7V9SXY27YCibNERfzGF7ne4Y6c8EAXAIIAy8/edit#slide=id.g6dcf52e3a4_0_0

Below is our infographic presentation PPT : 

    Flip 4 : Manuel Lima’s 9-Point Manifesto

“The purpose of visualization is insight, not pictures”

In this class, my group and I gave a presentation on Manuel Lima’s Manifesto of 9 Instructions and listened to presentations by other groups. Through this lecture, I learned the importance of organizing information in an effective manner so that it can be easily understood by the target audience.

The nine directive declarations include:

1. Form follows function

2. Interaction is key

3. Cite your sources

4. The power of narrative

5. Don’t sugarcoat aesthetics

6. Look for correlations

7. Hug time

8. Desire for knowledge

9. Avoid gratuitous visualizations

10. Examples of Effective and Ineffective Infographics

 Filp Topic 3 Brief PPT：

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-Stm8QffwerRb6gzMY5ldvgvb2ypkZZcClMZQWWt5jo/edit?usp=sharing

5.Feedback

Week 1 (quantitative data):

At first I used coins to count, but I found that there were too many coins and they were too regular. The professor's comments about my work were a bit boring. I placed it many times and found that the number of views was confusing. After class, I changed to buttons of different colors and sizes. The visual data presented is clear.

Week 2

My design seemed a bit disorganized and the information given was not that clear. It gave me a lot of areas for improvement, such as

• The changes in the hierarchy between Pokémon and the space between the two should be more clear.
• For the bubble box, it doesn't fit into my design.
• It is necessary to change the color of the background, such as using yellow, red, etc., but pink is not suitable.

6.REFLECTION

Creating quantifiable data is crucial to express data clearly. We need to transform data and information into visual representations. Information graphics are mainly used to express very complex and large amounts of information.Infographics are a powerful communication and presentation tool if designed correctly. Infographics present data in a condensed and highly visual way.