12.01.2023 - 10.02.2022 (Week 1 - Week 5)
Wong Khye Qing / 0361000
Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Information Design
Exercises
Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Information Design
Exercises
Instructions
Exercise 1:
Quantify & visualize data
Week 1: Individual Task
Week 1 task slides
Week 1 (12/01/2023)
This week's exercise is an individual task, we needed to arrange similar objects that we have and indicate with pens to visualize the quantity and data.
Figure 1.1 Bag of lego bricks that I had
I have chosen lego bricks to quantify and analyse. There are chosen randomly and have different colors, shapes and number of stubs.
Figure 1.2 Number of bricks sorted out
Data sorting and arrangement
There are different type of bricks, such as bricks with 1 side stub and 2 side stubs. The 1 side stub bricks are 1x2, 1x4, 1x6, 1x2 square slope and 1x2 rectangle slope. Meanwhile, the 2 side stubs bricks are 2x2, 2x3 and 2x4.
Figure 1.3 Bricks were displayed to aid visualisation
Data presented visually
I had arranged the bricks to have a better layout visualisation for the final data presentation. Besides, I have also labeled the numbers and the types of bricks that were arranged on the paper.
Figure 1.3 Bricks were displayed to aid visualisation
Final data presented visually
Finally, the layouts were rearranged and the bricks had been sorted into boxes dedicated for respective types of bricks. The number of bricks were bold and the type of bricks is written below.
Exercise 2:
L.A.T.C.H.
Week 2: Individual Task
Instructions
Task briefing Slides (Refer to slide 17-21)
Week 2 (19/01/2023)
We were tasked to make an infographics based on the L.A.T.C.H. framework. We need to choose at least 4 LATCH principles to convey the information in the infographics.
Minecraft
I have chosen the video game Minecraft to make my infographics. I had decided to use 4 LATCH principles, Location, Alphabet, Category and Hierarchy with the given game mobs information.
Figure 2.1 Initial sketching of LATCH infographic
My initial idea was to have an isometric visual infographic. I wanted the game logo and description title on the top of the infographic. The middle of the document will feature a location ranking for respective mobs from the game. The 4 chosen mobs will be featured beside the locations with different information about themselves.
Figure 2.2 The chosen mobs, Warden, Ghast, Llama and Sheep (from left to right)
Research for information
I started researching about the mobs that are suitable for categorization. Few information were also considered while choosing the mobs. The biome that they spawn (Location), names (Alphabet), the type of mob (Categorize) and the damage they deal to the player (Hierarchy).
Figure 2.3 Table of potential mobs and chosen mobs (highlighted)
Finally, Warden, Ghast, Llama and Sheep were chosen as the information for the infographic. These 4 mobs were Hostile, Neutral and Passive mobs that will spawn in different locations.
References:
https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Mob
https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Damage/Mobs
Initial Digitalization of Sketch
With the usage of isometric grids, I was able to create 3d vector shapes with perspective. Smaller details in respective locations were also made simplified based on the game locations. Location names were labelled for easy reference and identification. Just as the sketch, the mobs were arranged beside the location that was in the middle.
Figure 2.5 Final digital infographic design
Final Design
This is the final version of the infographic. I have isometric cubes into the background to make sure the background is not too empty. The mobs were also rearranged in a hierarchy way, from top to bottom, the one which deal the least damage to players will be at the bottom of the infographic.
The 4 LATCH principles were also inputted into the infographic. The mob type (Category) were labelled in red, name of the mob (Alphabet) with damages deal to player (Hierarchy) and spawn location (Location). The mobs were also placed next to their spawn locations to have better visualization.
Feedback
Week 2: L.A.T.C.H. Exercise 2
Looks interesting. its 3 dimensional which is great since the game is 3d. All and all its good.
Experience
These exercises have helped me in noticing that organizing information for infographic and designs were one of an important part while designing for either poster or design related mediums. Through sorting of information and categorizing information, the data shown will be more consistent and viewers get to use lesser time to process and digest the information.
Observation
I have noticed that it was really time saving after gathering data and sorting out the given data into categorizes. As the name of Information Design suggested, it was the ability in conveying the correct information to the viewers as well as making sure the visuals were not missed out.
Findings
Overall, I found that these exercises have enhanced my abilities and also made me be more aware of gathering the data and categorizing them into different groups. Besides, I have also found that the framework that I have learned was also very beneficial for me when dealing with posters that needed to input overloading information.