Information Design - FLIP Classroom
13/01/2023 - 03/02/2023 // (Week 1 - Week 4)
Denise Anjali // 0342430
Information Design // Bachelor of Design in Creative Media
FLIP Classroom
INSTRUCTIONS
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 1: Different types of infographics and online tools
We have to work as a group to find the 6 types of infographics, explain what type of information they are applicable for, as well as provide an example for each type. We added two more types of infographics than requested as we found that they were distinct enough to deserve their own slides.
Image 1.1: Chosen infographic to redesign, Week 1 (14/01/2023)
Source: paleohacks blog
REFLECTION
Denise Anjali // 0342430
Information Design // Bachelor of Design in Creative Media
FLIP Classroom
INSTRUCTIONS
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 1: Different types of infographics and online tools
We have to work as a group to find the 6 types of infographics, explain what type of information they are applicable for, as well as provide an example for each type. We added two more types of infographics than requested as we found that they were distinct enough to deserve their own slides.
For the individual task, we are instructed to analyse a poorly designed
infographic poster and redesign it using one of the tools provided. After
scrolling through Pinterest and Google Images, I came across this comparison
infographic about the natural health benefits of tea vs coffee.
Source: paleohacks blog
There are several reasons I chose to redesign this infographic. First, the
headline of the infographic fails to provide sufficient context about the
information presented. What aspects of tea vs coffee are being compared?
Additionally, the text is very dense and not easily readable. It is also
difficult to differentiate what information belongs to which side.
For the redesign, I decided to use Canva and its templates to get started. Canva is a familiar tool to me. It is easy to navigate and it comes with many templates and graphics that can be used. This particular template felt like it would clearly list the comparisons between two items which is why I chose it.
Image 1.3: Infographic redesign #1, Week 1 (14/01/2023)
Week 2: Saul Wurman's L.A.T.C.H
As a group, we were instructed to create slides that explained in detail about Saul Wurman's L.A.T.C.H principle as applied to information sorting and infographics. We were also tasked to find an example of the principle in the form of an infographics.
For the redesign, I decided to use Canva and its templates to get started. Canva is a familiar tool to me. It is easy to navigate and it comes with many templates and graphics that can be used. This particular template felt like it would clearly list the comparisons between two items which is why I chose it.
Image 1.2: Comparison infographic template
Source:
Canva
First, I went about changing headline, graphics and colours to better
suit the original topic of tea vs coffee. The colours for the comparison
match to the colour of the graphics to better separate the information
as compared to the original. I decided to stick to the font used in the
template, Kalam Bold, as it is also a calligraphic font similar to the
original infographic.
Image 1.3: Infographic redesign #1, Week 1 (14/01/2023)
I adjusted the position of the list to better fit in the space given
and added a few more elements to make the entire infographic balanced.
I also filled in the information from the first infographic and
created an alternating colour pattern for the list for easier
comprehension. This is the result of the redesigned
infographic.
Image 1.4: Infographic redesign result, Week 1 (14/01/2023)
As a group, we were instructed to create slides that explained in detail about Saul Wurman's L.A.T.C.H principle as applied to information sorting and infographics. We were also tasked to find an example of the principle in the form of an infographics.
Week 3: Miller's Law (Chunking)
As a group, we were instructed to create slides that explained in detail about Miller's Law of Chunking as applied to information sorting and infographics. We were also tasked to find an examples chunking in infographics, UI/UX, and processes.
Week 4: Manuel Lima's 9 Directive Manifesto
As a group, we were instructed to create slides that explained in detail about Manuel Lima's 9 Directive Manifesto as applied to information sorting and infographics. We were also tasked to find an examples of each directives in the form of an infographics, as well as good and bad applications of the manifesto as a whole in infographics.
As a group, we were instructed to create slides that explained in detail about Miller's Law of Chunking as applied to information sorting and infographics. We were also tasked to find an examples chunking in infographics, UI/UX, and processes.
Week 4: Manuel Lima's 9 Directive Manifesto
As a group, we were instructed to create slides that explained in detail about Manuel Lima's 9 Directive Manifesto as applied to information sorting and infographics. We were also tasked to find an examples of each directives in the form of an infographics, as well as good and bad applications of the manifesto as a whole in infographics.
REFLECTION
This task got us started on working in our groups and getting used to splitting tasks to complete between us. It gave us a chance to learn about information on our own terms and analyse how to apply them or how to recognise them application in information sorting and design.
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