Information Design/ FLIP Topics

 


09/01/2023 - 02/01/2023 
Goh Jia Yih / 0342839 / Bachelor of Mass Communication 
(Advertising and Brand Management)
Information Design/ Flip Topics






Week 1


FLIP Topic 1


Different types of infographics & online tools


Group Task

In your group, find out what are the different types of infographic + the kind of information they’re applicable for + an example for each identified type.






Individual Task
Pick one free online infographic tool and re-design one poorly constructed infographic poster through your own experimentation with the selected tool.




Figure 1.0: Selected Poor Infographic



1. Choice of typeface: not suitable with content, a very common typeface that is not appealing to readers.

2. Visuals: too many illustrations, and the colours are monotonous and dull, which does not improve the overall infographic.

3. Colour choice: monotonous and dull.

4. Information: missing subtitle, data arrangement can be better to convey the message/ information.







Figure 1.1: Re-designing Progress in Canva





Figure 1.2: Final Re-designed Infographic



Rating and review of the online tool (Canva):


Difficulty, intuitiveness: 8/10

Canva is a user-friendly application with a drag-and-drop interface. It is easy to understand and operate with a good workspace. All the essential tools for designing are provided. 


Usefulness: 9/10

One of the significances of using Canva is the wide choice of font and the ease to edit with text boxes. It also includes snap guidelines for aligning the elements and text. Users can also search for related icons or elements in the search bar, making the entire design process more convenient and efficient.


Templates: 7/10

There is a variety of templates to choose from, with multiple categories including a colour palette and style. The templates also come with recommended sizes when users try to search on the keywords. 





Week 2


FLIP Topic 2


Saul Wurman’s L.A.T.C.H


Group Task

In your group, present an explanation on the topic and provide examples or scenarios of what information best utilized with each principle.








Week 3


FLIP Topic 3


Miller’s Law (Chunking)


Group Task

In your group, present an explanation on the topic and provide an example of how to best utilize this technique in terms of visual delivery for each of these approach:


1- A well designed infographic

2- UX/UI, web, app, games

3- Processes







Week 4


FLIP Topic 4


Manuel Lima’s 9 Directives Manifesto


Group Task

In your group, present an explanation on this topic and find one example of how to best display and utilize design for each of the directives.



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