Information Design - Exercises

GCD 61304 | Information Design
Week 01 - Week 07
Sangeetha A/P V Supramaniam | 0339644

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Instructions:

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Lectures

Lecture 1 : Introduction to the module
Week 01 - 07.01.2020
Information is key, aesthetics is secondary. Why are data visualized as such? Go back to design principles to help the visualization. FLIP presentations is about returning the learning with a 8 minute presentation. Condense the knowledge in 3-4 slides.

Week 01 - 08.01.2020
In this class, our group presented a presentation about Manuel Lima's 9 Directives Manifesto.


Lecture 2 : Introduction to the module
Week 02 - 14.01.2020
Today we learned about  Location, Alphabet, Time, Category and Hierarchy within an inforgraphic. Some principles are inter implemented to help further simplify the communication of the information and data.

Mr Kannan:
The ideation process has a practical sequence to it. References (create moodboards to guide your design and provide write ups to the images) > Sketching (as thumbnails and not fine art, time is a factor) > Transfer the sketches into more detailed versions (while adding or subtracting elements) > Finalized artwork. Accept criticism along the way and be humble.


Week 02 - 15.01.2020
In this class, our group presented the L.A.T.C.H application tool.

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Exercise

Exercise 1 : Quantify & Visualize Data (10%)
Our first exercise allowed us to pick between using LEGO bricks or button to Quantify raw data and visualize information as a photograph. I picked black LEGO bricks. The images below shows my progress with the bricks till my final submission.

Fig 1.0: Drawing out the pieces on A4 paper as a start.

Fig 1.1: Placing or laying out the pieces but realizing this is not an exciting way to visualize the data effectively or creatively.

Fig 1.2: I considered a 3D version. Also taking into account that I could stack them up vertically to save space and perhaps use the aerial view to add a separate category. However, the result was rather messy and required a system.

Fig 1.3: By categorizing the bricks with 'number of holes' and 'quantity', it helped categorize the pieces more clearly in a chart form. Also adding in a section for tyre sizes. However, Ms Anis mentioned that it was difficult to see the numbers and perhaps I should consider colour coding them.

Fig 1.4: The final outcome of the data visualization.

Exercise 2 : L.A.T.C.H (10%)
Give narrative to your infographics. Pick a generation of Pokemon, the destination and squeeze in 4 pokemon monsters (include the transformations).

Fig 2.0: I choose the Pokemon monsters from Generation VII of Pokemon Sun & Moon.

Fig 2.1: I began with research and built a moodboard to help guide and set my art direction for the infographic. I ensured to find references that helped set a clear difference between night and day.

Fig 2.2: A progress shot of how I've set the background of the infographic. It is my first attempt of the background.

Fig 2.3: This is my first draft of the infographic.

Feedback: There is a good indicator of time within the infographic along with a categorization of them according to their day and night qualities. However, the location aspect of it is lacking. Perhaps try to indicate the Pokemon to certain parts of the island to help establish or relate to their respective types as well. Also, consider showing some difference in the evolution of the pokemon. The Sun currently looks like an orange ball. Perhaps make it more Sun-like.

Fig 2.4: This is the final version of the Pokemon Infographic exercise that I have sent of for submission. I've fixed the location aspect by indicating the islands form which each pokemon comes from. I've also made sure the Sun is more Sun-like with yellow and rays.