Information Design - Exercises

Week 01 - Week 03

Tong Min Xuan / 0362744

Information Design / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media

Exercises 1&2

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INSTRUCTION

   

Exercise 1: Quantifiable Information 

In this exercise you're required to quantify our chosen objects and arrange them into a presentable layout or chart. 

The information must be presented as is, and you need to arrange the objects with relevant indicators written out with pens to help you to visualize the quantity and data. The examples of objects that can be use are buttons, coins, lego pieces, M&Ms, and more.

I decided to use the more easily purchased m&m' s .I bought a pack from a supermarket near my house. I sorted them by colour and then arranged them by quantity on A4 paper.

Fig 1.1 Idea 1 

Fig 1.2 Idea 2

Fig 1.3 Idea 3

Fig 1.4 Idea 4

Fig 1.5 Idea 5


After that , I start to add in the information.

Fig 1.6 Progression Idea 1

Fig 1.7 Progression Idea 2

Fig 1.8 Progression Idea 3

Fig 1.9 Progression Idea 4

EXERCISE 2 - L.A.T.C.H

INSTRUCTION:

1. Organize a group of information into a visual poster that combines and utilizes the LATCH principles (Minimum 4). 

2. You are required to use the digital photo editing/illustration software available to assemble the information into a LATCH infographic poster. 

3. You are allowed to reuse back the images but you have to create the rest of visuals to complete the poster.

I presented my chosen topic, Attack on Titan, to Mr Shamsul along with the L.A.T.C.H. theory I researched for it. Mr Shamsul agreed with the topic i have chosen. The target audience for my infographic poster consists of both audience who have already watched the anime and those who haven’t but are interested in learning about it.Mr Shamsul also suggested that I focus on just four elements from the L.A.T.C.H. theory, for example, L.A.T.C."

PROGRESSION

Illustration Process :

Fig 2.0 Process

Fig 2.1 Process

Fig 2.2 Process

Fig 2.3 Process

Fig 2.4 Process

Fig 2.5 Process

Fig 2.6

I also tried several types of typography, and eventually settled on the one I thought looked the most coherent

Draft

FINAL POSTER ：

Final Poster (JPEG)

                       

Final Poster (PDF)

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REFLECTION

Both exercises have helped me learn the fundamentals of information design. In the first exercise, I gained an understanding of how to effectively represent numerical data through visualization. Although it may seem simple, it's crucial to consider factors like data distribution, relationships, and other elements when organizing the information. This exercise deepened my appreciation for selecting the right visualization techniques to accurately communicate data.

The L.A.T.C.H. Infographic Poster exercise taught me how to organize and present information effectively using the L.A.T.C.H. framework. One important takeaway from this exercise was the need to list the key information for the infographic poster. By identifying the most relevant content, I was able to structure the poster according to different categories. Through the use of clear headings, distinct visual elements, and logical grouping of information, I created a poster that was both visually appealing and easy to understand.