Information Design · Exercises ·

3 Feb 2025 - 10 Feb 2025 / Week 1 - Week 2

YANG ZHI CHING / 0365154

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

Exercises · Quantifiable Information

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INSTRUCTION

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Instruction |

Gather a set of objects and separate it into category such as color, shape, pattern, and other quantifiable factor.

• Example:
  1. Box of Lego
  2. Jar of button
  3. Jar of marble ball
  4. Set of colourful rubber strap

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.

Submission Requirements |

E-Portfolio report consists of

1. Photo of the random objects before sorting out
2. Objects sorted out by categories (2 - 5 category)
3. Write and design the information on a piece of papers.  

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Exercise 1 · 
Quantifiable Information

Preparation & Random Object |

In the first tries in classroom, I bought Skittles Yogurt flavour, but I found the numbers of the sugar is relatively less, which is a bit limited to arrange to multiple shape. Below is the picture that I tried in class.

Fig 1.1 Skittles to be used

 

 

 

  

Fig 1.2 — Fig 1.7 Attempts in classroom

Draft Ideas |

Because of skittles candy's number is limitted to arrange more potential information shape, thus, I change my objects to another brand chocalate nuts which have more nuts inside to make me can fully use them to arrange. Below is my second attempts ideas:

Fig 1.8 Idea #1

 

Fig 1.9 Idea #2

Fig 1.10 Idea #3

Fig 1.11 Idea #4

Fig 1.12 Idea #5

Fig 1.13 Idea #6

Finalized Ideas with Writings |

Then I began to complete my ideas by writing the information on the papers.

Fig 1.14 Final #1

Fig 1.15 Final #2

Fig 1.16 Final #3

Exercise 2 · 
L.A.T.C.H Inforgraphic Poster

Instruction |

In Exercise 2,  we need to organize a group of information into a visual poster that combines and utilizes the LATCH principles (Minimum 4). We are required to use the digital photo editing/illustration software available to assemble the information into a LATCH infographic poster. Besides, we are allowed to reuse back the images but you have to create the rest of visuals to complete the poster.

Requirements:

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

2. Progress and submission link on E-Portfolio.

Submission:

1. Final poster attached to this submission.

2. E-Portfolio link attached to this submission. 

L.A.T.C.H Principles

L: Location

A: Alphabet

T: Time

C: Category

H: Hierarchy

Topic Selection | Architecture Style of Influence

L (Location): Origin / Representative Buildings

A (Alphabet): Arranged in Alphabetical Order

T (Time): Period of Popularity

C (Category): Main Function / Type of Buildings

H (Hierarchy): -

Details Analysis:

Architectural Styles of Influence

Gothic
France
12th–16th century
Religious buildings (Cathedrals, Monasteries)
Baroque
Italy
17th–18th century
Religious & Palace architecture (Churches, Palaces)
Neoclassical
Greece / France
18th–19th century
Monumental buildings (Government buildings, Museums)
Art Deco
United States
1920s–1930s
Commercial & Residential buildings (Skyscrapers, Theaters)
Modernism
Germany
1920s–1970s
Multi-functional buildings (Residences, Schools, Office buildings)
Postmodernism
United States
1970s–1990s
Cultural & Commercial buildings (Hotels, Shopping malls)
Deconstructivism
Spain
1980s–Present
Museums & Art centers
High-tech
United Kingdom
1970s–Present
Airports, Office buildings

Fig 1.17 Final L.A.T.C.H Poster

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REFLECTION

In this assignment, I originally thought that statistical charts were simply arranging shapes and filling in colors, but when I actually did it, I found that it was quite challenging to present the data logically without being rigid and boring. I tried several different shapes, such as five-pointed stars, spirals, and even five-petal flowers, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. A good design can clearly express the data while having enough visual hierarchy.

The biggest challenge during the whole process was that the sugar beans were easy to be messy, so I redid it many times, and the sugar beans kept staining my hands! This assignment also made me realize that design is not only aesthetic, but also a reprocessing of information to make data more readable and more appealing.

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