Information Design // Task 1: Exercises
05/01/21 - 24/01/21 (Week 1 - Week 3)
Caitlyn Aurelia Tjandra (0339381)/BDCM
Information Design
Exercises
Lecture Notes
Week 1
Lecture and Practical 1: Introduction (05/01/21)
Week 2
Lecture and practical 1: 12/01/21
For lecture, today we have flip lecture presented by group 1 and 2 about types of infographic
While Practical, today mr Shamsul showed us the basic of adobe after effect. He showed us how to animate typography text and words. We were told to animate the four words of “Hello my name is ____” in 30 minutes and then show him the results.
Lecture & Practical 2: 15/01/21
Today's lecture we have flip lecture presented by group 3 and 4 about L.A.T.C.H and after that we have our data analysis final consultation.
While for practical, my group is presenting a new topic for our final project. Furthermore, we also present our narrative and script to Mr. shamsul.
Week 3
Lecture & Practical 1: 19/01/21
For today's lecture, Ms Anis showed us video about infographic because we don’t have our flip lecture today. Next, we have our Latch consultation session and project 1 briefing regarding what to do and what to show in our infographic poster.
While for our practical session, we were shown how to animate graph/chart and after that we need to make ou own about covid-19 in our country within 30 minutes.
Lecture & Practical 2: 22/01/21
Today is our turn for presenting Flip lecture with group 6, our given topic is Miller Law Chunking. After that we were told to watch Pasta Grannies and choose which recipe we want to do for our project 1.
Meanwhile, for our practical, we present our moodpboard and storyboard for our final project. After that, Mr Shamsul showed us video example of animatics, which we need to do for next week.
Instruction
Exercise
Task 1: Quantify Data (Week 1 - Week 2)
For this first exercise, our task was to quantify our chosen items and arranger the objects into a presentable charts on a piece of A4 paper. We were told to look around our house and find ourselves a jar of objects we could use for our data. I found myself a collection of buttons and paper clips which I choose as my object.
Analysis
First thing that I did was layout my buttons and paper clips and analyze them intro categories. I compiled them according to their similarities.
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Fig 2.0 Buttons I wrote down what I see on my notepad. First variables I noticed is the different holes of buttons. These helps me divide the button into two groups, which is four holes and two holes buttons. Then, I went ahead and further inspect the button to break it down into more groups. The next variables is sizes. The button size range from s to xl which helps me categories them again into smaller parts. The last variable is the colour each button has. Which in the end has compiled a total of 9 buttons with in 3 different categories.  Fig 2.1 Buttons Data |
Meanwhile, as for paperclips, I noticed the different sizes it had. As well as, various vivid colours it had caught my eyes.
Therefore, I break it down by sizes and colours. Here is the data I have compiled.
Reference
I went ahead and search for reference regarding data quantity and infographic designs of Pinterest. This helps me have an idea of what I want my design to look like and how to compile data into one aesthetically pleasing designs. |
| Fig 2.3 Reference 1 |
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| Fig 2.4 Reference 2 |
Sketches and Exploration
After compiling enough data, I went ahead and explore different designs that's presentable. Firstly, I did a rough sketch on my notepad of different ideas I had. I kept in mind the lectures that our lecturer has said which was to keep it simple and present the information as clear as possible but keep it interesting. Aesthetic and information delivery is the key!
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| Fig 2.5 Rough Ideas These were some ideas I had for my data compilation design. At first I wanted to keep it simple by grouping them together in boxes like a graph similar to reference Fig 2.3 Then, I came across Fig 2.4 on Pinterest and this caught my attention. At last minute I change my design into a slightly more fancier design while still keeping it clean and simple. I came up with a ribbon like line that I could use to structured my data. At the end, I choose to focus only buttons since I thought it was weird to do both items. |
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| Fig 2.6 Rough sketch of chosen design |
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| Fig 2.8 Digital sketch 2 This is the rough final sketch including measurements. After that I went ahead and sketch the final design on an A4 paper and started laying down the buttons and informations. As you can see, I have separated the section in the flat ribbon, while using the space between each ribbon as space for my buttons. Lastly, bellow the data I have an extra information of colours/texture of the buttons. |
Application
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| Fig 2.9 Application 1 |
This was my first try on the paper and it was a failure. There were a lot of mistakes that I did such as letters and colours. Furthermore, the application of circles and writings was a mess and I also change some of the information layout. I went ahead and combine the size label with colour section below it. Meanwhile, the last ribbon I use to add table which compiles all the total information given above it. Therefore, I redo my design whilst using this as a guide.
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| Fig 3.0 Application 2 My second try was a success. The writings looked more neat and professional. I also did a graph data at the bottom that compiled all the information. I also uses buttons as circle reference so that it would look nicer. As an extra, I went ahead and do another sketch for my second items which is paper clips. For paper clips, the first thing I did was separating the clips by sizes in sections. I did a sections using paper drawing, this is because paper clips is used to clips paper together. Then, I arrange the clips in a flower structure inside the paper to make it more interesting. After that, I have another note like paper section which has colour information. Lastly I add a table which compiled all of the information together. |
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| Fig 3.1 Application 3 |
However, Ms Anis said I should combine my application 2 and 3. Therefore, I combine both sketch into 1 paper. Here's the result:
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| Fig 3.2 Application 4 |
Final Outcome
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| Fig 3.3 Final Outcome |
Task 1: L.A.T.C.H (Week 3)
For exercise 2, we have to make a LATCH Infographic of our favourite game/movies/show/etc. We must organise a group of information into visual poster hat combined and utilise minimal 4 LATCH principles. Since we could do any shows of our choice, I choose my favourite childhood Tv Shows called Teen Titans (2003). This Tv Shows was my favourite back in the days, it has been a long time since I rewatch this show.
Analysis
Thus, I begin with analysis, which is gathering data from the show. When I rewatch the show, I found several information which utilise the four LATCH and I could use as my infographic data. Some of the main information I gathered was:
- Location: Titans Tower/Jump City
- Alphabet: List of Heroes Members
- Time: Character Evolution
- Category: Types of Power/Abilities
- Hierarchy: Leader and Members/ Color Coded
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| Fig 4.0 Teen Titans Data |
Reference
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| Fig 4.1 Reference 1 I choose this as my reference because this island fits my location. Titans tower is located in a separated Island near Jump city, It doesn't have a big land only a small space limited to the tower. Their building also surrounded by water which I wanted to incorporate later on in my design |
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| Fig 4.1 Reference 2 |
As for this reference, I really like how the information is being layout. Each information is colour coded and uses simple lines to connect the central items and branches out.
Sketches
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| Fig 4.2 Sketch 1 |
At first, I was thinking of creating my infographic in a portrait landscape. Since there's a lot of infographic that uses this orientation. However, the space on this was limited and I couldn't do what I wanted to do. Therefore, I change my layout into landscape format.
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| Fig 4.3 Sketch 2 |
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| Fig 4.4 Sketch3 |
This were my last sketch and my favourite. This sketch has all the elements that I had wanted from the start. There's titans tower placed in the middle of the floating island in isometric way. I also wanted to add water in the layer of the island. I have a landscape of tall buildings similar to jump city as the background. I also wanted to deist the tower into rooms in which each rooms have branch out information regarding each members. Each members would have their own sections that includes the name and abilities. I also wanted to incorporate symbols which indicate which member could fly or ride vehicles. Furthermore, the bigger circle would indicate the character evolution from the Teen Titans (2003) into Teen Titans Go which is a new show that portray a more chino and comedic teen titans.
Color Scheme
My infographic color scheme would involve a blueish color since I wanted this to look cartoony. I matched the rest of the colour with titans tower which is blue coloured. From there, I generated colour palette and scheme that complimented this colour.
As for each member's colour, I reused the original colour scheme from the original teen titans. We could see the colour scheme on their intro and their titles.
Application
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| Draft 1 |
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| Draft 2 |
Final Outcome
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| Final Outcome |
This was my final outcome. I did a Teen titans tower on a floating island which has layers of land, sand and water. After that, There is tall buildings as background which represent Jump City. If you notice, There is border of what it looks like a desktop screen, which convey the imagination as what you're looking at is a desktop screen. I also put teen titans logo and year on the middle and side. There's three symbols on bottom left which represent the major abilities such as flight, vehicle and leader.
As for the information based, I divided each heroes into boxes with their representatives colours. If you noticed, Robin's box is bigger because of hierarchy and he is the leader. Inside the box, there's information regarding member's name and abilities. I also put the evolution in picture based on the side with arrows pointing to which direction the character has evolved. I also put the symbols of their power on the bottom to indicate which members could fly and which member has vehicles.
Week 2:
Ms Anis said that my button analysis looks great. However, I need to do more than that. Mr. Shamsul said my name animation looks good. I was afraid mine was too simple but he told me that it's alright as long as it moves cleanly.
Week 3:
Ms Anis said that my paper clip is interesting and I should combine that one with the button infographic. That way I have more items to analyse. For my covid 19 animation, Mr Shamsul told me that it was good. I just need to adjust the timeline a little bit more to make it more cleaner. Ms. Anis told me that my LATCH infographic is already good. I just need to make the room on the tower same colour as the heroes colour.
Reflection
Experience:
through this module I really learned a lot of things. This two exercises really helped improve my Illustration skills in which I lacked. If I'm going to be honest, I do find this task challenging and fun at the same time. working through the process of breaking down information and creating a visual to convey information data to our audience is exciting. I was able to think a lot of ideas on how to make the data looks appealing.
Observation:
I observe that my design thinking and illustration skills has improve greatly. I was able to look at data and think of how to breakdown each information. I also observe that there are a lot of ways in which data are bing presented. Through out my high school, I always though data as something boring. But now, after this exercises, I observe that there could be more potential as how data could be presented.
Findings:
I find this module and exercises useful for my future. This module has given me experience on how to handle data in which I may encounter in my future studies or career. It was also fascinating to find my favourite show and breaking down information into one infographic.
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