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Information Design: Exercise

3 February 2025 - 10 February 2025

CHONG CHENG TAO (0371072)
Information Design | Bachelor of Design in Creative Media | Taylor's University
Exercise 1: Quantifiable Information

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LECTURES
Week 1: 

Type of Infographic

Infographics are highly effective to increase engagement and capture audience's attention. 

1. List infographic
  • Informational graphics that uses a written list.
  • Contextualizing information with visuals to make it easier to read.
2. Statistical infographic
  • Include pie charts, bar graphs and other visual representations of data.
  • Include percentage radials to grab audience's in reading information.
3. How-to infographic
  •    It explains how to do something (e.g. how to solve a problem, how to perform a task)
  • Include step-by-process, without bombarding viewer with information.
4. Timeline infographic
  • Include a full length of timeline to represent each point. 
5. Comparison infographic
  • A visual way to compare and contrast different options.
  • By presenting two or more alternatives slide-by-slide, helps readers to understand the different. 
6. Map or location infographic
  • It uses for communicate demographic data or location-specific information.
7. Flowchart infographic
  • A sequence of different steps or actinos.
  • It boosts engagement to the reader with clear idea and process.
7. Process description infographic
  • It visually describes the main elements, actions and stps of a process.
  • It highlights the most important steps and simplifies comples ideas. 

INSTRUCTIONS

This is the Module Information Booklet for this module: 


Exercise 1: Quantifiable Information


Exercise 2: L.A.T.C.H Infographic Poster


Exercise 1: Quantifiable Information

Idea
In this exercise, we will need to quantify raw data and visualize information as a photograph in numerical data that allows for easy interpretation and analysis.

I'm using wooden clips for this exercise. 

Fig 2.1.1 Material

Fig 2.1.2 Material

At first, I have try to arrange it in radial system. 

Fig 2.1.3 Progress

Fig 2.1.4 First attempt

After my first attempt, I tried to sort out the “story” in this design. However, my lack of focus on the functional aspects of this design made it difficult to make a decision. 

After receiving feedback from Mr. Fauzi. I have try the second attempt. The idea would be a inforgraphic for flower structure. I have take Moth Orchids as reference.

Fig 2.1.5 Reference_Moth Orchids

Fig 2.1.6 Progress

Fig 2.1.7 Final work


Exercise 2: L.A.T.C.H Infographic Poster

In this exercise, we will need to: 
  1. Organize a group of information into a visual poster that combines and utilizes the LATCH principles (Minimum 4). 
  2. Use the digital photo editing/illustration software available to assemble the information into a LATCH infographic poster. 


Idea
  1. Tibet symbols
  2. Structure of cell
  3. Seaside of each states in Malaysia
  4. Sunflower Phytoremediation Process
I choose the topic, "Sunflower Phytoremediation Process".  

Main information:
  • The biological process of phytoremediation process. (4 steps)
  • The chemicals involve in this process.
  • The real life example using sunflower in phytomediation.
Fig 2.2.1 Moodboard



Research
I did some research on the background, process and outcome of phytoremdiation. I focused on the implication of this process after Chernobyl nuclear pollution.

Fig 2.2.2 Content research

After that, I started organised the information based on hierarchy. 
  • Title: "Phytoremediation" & "植生复育" (mandarin)
  • Subtitle: "Chernobyl Phytoremediation Process"
  • Decription / Definition: 
    • Phytoremediation is a process that uses plants to clean up contaminated soil, water, and air. It's considered an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way to restore the environment.
    • Phytoremediation with sunflowers is the process of using sunflowers to remove pollutants from soil and water. 
  • Process: 
    • 1. Root Network
    • 2. Metal Binding
    • 3. Translocation
    • 4. Storage
  • Result: 
    • Absorption Capacity
      • Heavy Metals
      • Radioactive Elements
    • Effectiveness
  • Implications

Progress

Fig 2.2.3 Sketch



I have try both vertical and horizontal layouts. Eventually, I decided to fuse both elements in one verticle layout.

I extarcted out the grids from a reference poster, I think it would be a good starting point by having a systematic grid system to follow.



Fig 2.2.4 Reference poster & Grids



Fig 2.2.5 Vertical Layout

I try to combine the elements from both layout.

Fig 2.2.6 First attempt

I illustrate some graphics for the process of phytoremediation: 
  1. Root Network
  2. Metal Binding
  3. Translocation
  4. Storage
Fig 2.2.7 Illustration for each process

Some decorative graphcis:

Fig 2.2.8 Decorative graphcis

Fig 2.2.9 Application of decorative graphics

I pay attention on the consistency of the aesthetics of the poster. Thus, I try to apply more flower like designs and effects

Fig 2.2.10 Heading & Subheading

Fig 2.2.11 Halftone effects

Fig 2.2.12 Final Poster

Fig 2.2.13 Final Poster_PDF

FEEDBACK

Week 1:
  • Pay attention on the functional aspect of the design. 
Week 4:
  • Change the pure black of pie chart into other colors like dark brown.
  • Thus the implication would have a bigger contrast with the other part, which make it more visible.


REFLECTIONS
Thise exercise serve as a solid foundation for understanding the fundamentals of infographic design. Throughout this process, I have gained knowledge regarding the organization of information, particularly how data can be structured based on different categories. This has helped me recognize the importance of clarity and hierarchy in effectively conveying information. Additionally, I now have a better understanding of how to balance text and visuals to enhance readability and engagement. Moving forward, I aim to refine my approach by exploring more design principles, experimenting with different layouts, and analyzing excellent infographics for inspiration.
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