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Information Design : Exercises 1, 2 : Quantify & visualize data / FLIP Presentation

04/01/2022 - 00/00/2022/ Week 1 - Week 


Information Design GCD60504
NAME: Sea Hirayama

I.D: 0347596

COURSE: Bachelor of Design in Creative Media / Taylor's Design School






●Instructions


Information Design Module Information Booklet






●Lectures

Week 1 :

 We were introduced what is information design and the process of this module as well as we were given tasks, quantify and visualize data. Also, we're given the task for learning information design more to do presentation with group. This time, I just join this class after 2 weeks so I had to do this by myself. It was really good opportunity for me to learn this module and English.

Week 2 :

 We learned what is information design with presentation which is created by classmate. Also we were given the detail of next task, exercise 2 and project 1. We learned Kinetic Typography in order to do task for next week as well. We did it with Adobe After Effect. Hence we could know about motion graphic. For this week, I needed to catch up with them, so did it myself. It's really difficult to complete it for me without good English skill





●Exercise 1 : Quantify &  visualize data (Individual task)

Option 1 : Jar of stuffs

Find a jar with similar contents like buttons, candies, coins etc. and sort the items accordingly.

Requirement : 

Information must be presented as is. You are required to arrange the objects  with relevant indicators written out with pens to help you visualize the quantity and data. Take a picture of the final assembly and upload into your Google Drive folder.

Quantify Objects :

Quantify (count) your chosen items and arrange the objects into a presentable layout or chart.

Figure 1.1 The example process of quantify



This time, I could not find good material for this task, so I selected the parts of nail like stone.
First of all, I sorted it by categorizing in size and color. Then I arranged and presented it visually.

Figure 1.2 The process of Quantify &  visualize data

Figure 1.3 Finally visualize data


It took a lot of time to categorize because these are really tiny things. But I learn how to quantify and relate to design. We have to create some art after understanding of it through analyze, propose and improve.


Option 2 : Emergency bug out bag

A bug out bag is a survival kit filled with essentials that can help you get through a variety of emergency scenarios. Filled up a bag for your own self with essential items (items you can find with you at the moment! You don’t have to buy new ones!) you’d need to survive for at least 72 hours in cases like these.

Figure 2.1 example of emergency bag

I supposed I need mobile phone with battery, some food, scissors, lighter, sunscreen, ant-bacterial spray and cap for surviving at least 72 hours.


Figure 2.2 for my bug out bag 




Option 3 : Re-design infographic poster

 For this task, we're given some URL of posters and we selected one, then re-design to make it more visible with Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop. We had to do this task in order to improve the design with own knowledge and skill through learning importance of infographic poster.

This time I pick these poster up.
One of these is the poster for best vegetable juice. I supposed that it can be more simple, so I just put the illustration more easily and made it more compactly.

Figure 3.1 Before. Figure 3.2 After I re-designed poster



For the next one, is the poster for preventing cavities in children.


Figure 3.3 Before.            Figure 3.4 After I re-design poster 





Option 4 : About information design

For this task, we need to understand what is information design, so we had to search on some website and make note. Then we need to make script and video of presentation to complete knowledge. It's group task, but I just join late this module, so I did it by myself.

The script :

Nowadays, various devices and technologies in the digital domain are developing remarkably. Along with that, the information that we see is diverse, and design activities and information processing activities are becoming more important than ever. Therefore, "information design" is attracting attention as a skill that demonstrates new power that integrates design and information processing.

So what is information design?

Information design is "collecting, analyzing, and reconstructing variously scattered information according to the purpose, and converting it into expressions that are easy for the other to understand."

With the spread of the Internet, it has become easier to collect large amounts of information. However, it has become difficult to find and summarize the information that you really need. Therefore, there is required to express with organizing information.

Incorporating information design has the following merits.

・ It is easier to get the other person interested
・ In the process of organizing information, the essence of the information and points for improvement can be seen.
・ If you receive organized information, it is easy to develop ideas after receiving it.

Information design, which conveys complex information to the other in an easy-to-understand manner, can be said to be a tactic for more people to see in the present age when viewers select information. Not only is it easy for the recipient to see, but it also gives them a sense of trust and security, which is a merit of incorporating information design.

Perspective of information design is useful in various situations. Now, I will introduce the "information design" technique that can be used even today.

- The Five Ultimate Hatracks / LATCH

The "The Five Ultimate Hatracks" is a standard for organizing information by American architect and graphic designer Richard Saul Wurman. Information that exists innumerably in the world can be divided into five categories: "Location", "Alphabet", "Time", "Category", and "Hierarchy". Then it is also called "LATCH".

Organizing information with it can be useful in many situations.

For example, even if you look at the contents of the "Web site", this "LATCH" is applied. There are many websites that have "location" such as maps and the ability to search for routes from your current location.

In addition, if you think with "LATCH", you can classify business contents and product introductions using "categories" or arrange them in "alphabet or alphabetical order", You can consider the website which is organized as you usually see.

The idea of ​​"LATCH" is fully applicable to the situation of "creating materials" in office as well. For example, you can put a time schedule item in the material considering "time", put a table of contents from the viewpoint of "category", or divide it by topic.

"Hierarchy" represents the size of importance and priority, if you visualize what is important in a graph etc., you will be able to create resource that can be easier to express.

When you request some work to the other, it is natural to talk about "place" and "time".In addition, when communicating with the other, consider the "category" part that advances the story from the whole to the details, and also convey the "hierarchy" part such as what is important. , You can communicate with less backtracking.

In this way, if you have thought of information design and ideas like "LATCH", you will be able to proceed smoothly with your work.

Next time, I'll focus on the types of information design with L.A.T.C.H.

Thank you for listening.



Figure 3.5 Presentation material - PowerPoint for about information design


YouTube link :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMmLkoE9Pb4



●Exercise 2 : L.A.T.C.H (Group task)


Location / Alphabet / Time / Category / Hierarchy = L.A.T.C.H


Requirements :

Organize a group of information into a visual poster that combined and utilizes the LATCH principles (min. 4)

These are a few of suggested compiled data you can use or, you can pick any topic you want:
Pokedex: https://pokemondb.net/pokedex/
FFXIV Bestiary: https://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Category:Bestiary

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

Use a digital photo editing / illustration software available to assemble the pokemons into a LATCH infographic poster. You can re-use back the images of the monsters, but do create the rest of your own visuals to complete the poster.


Figure 4.1 example of L.A.T.C.H with Pokemon


Figure 4.2 example of L.A.T.C.H with Pokemon



This time, I could not catch up with group because I had issue of selecting module, so I did research and made it by only myself.

The script :


What is LATCH? I will talk about the basic idea of design that you need to know.


You can improve the UX by properly organizing the information and presenting it to the user so that it is easy for the user to understand.


There are various ways to show the data, but the one that has been used for many years is the "The Five Ultimate Hatrack", also known as "LATCH's law".


By organizing information based on LATCH (Location, Alphabet, Time, Category, Hierarchy), you can respond exactly to what you want to know.


First of all, I will talk about L of LATCH, location.


Organize information based on "location".


It can be a physical location or a conceptual location. Location information is important if your data has multiple sources, or if you want to use it to trigger specific UI interactions or to notify you based on your location.


For example, for Pikmin Bloom,

It is effective when you want to show the relative positional relationship of something to the user (example: when searching for the nearest ○○ from the map guidance or the current position information). Also, when combined with information about "time", it enables users to provide more useful information.


And for this example, this is cat map. It shows location where their lives with the category such as age, gender and color. Hence it becomes more easily to recognize with some details like it.


For the next, Alphabet.


Arranging random data in order makes it easier to handle huge amounts of data.


For example, a telephone directory.


This is useful when you want to access information that is such as telephone directory and  dictionary, etc. or specific information on an irregular, or when you cannot use other organizing methods.


For this example, it is also organized with alphabetic order. So you can find quickly when you are looking for some types of cats.


And about T of LATCH, time.


Isn't this the information organization method that people use most? This is a method of chronologically arranging what happened within a certain period of time.


Examples: calendars, schedule books, email inboxes, project plans, timelines, e-commerce order history, etc.


For this image shows timeline of small cats farming with illustrate.


By arranging the information in chronological order, it becomes easier to grasp the changes, and it becomes easier to observe and compare. This is useful when you want to view or compare what happened over a period of time, or when you want to explain some steps.


Next, Category.


Distinguish information based on similarities and relationships.


Example: Shopping product categories, hashtags, etc.


It's easier for users to find what they're looking for, and it's easier to recommend something else if you put something similar in the same category. It will be more convenient if you combine it with the method of organizing in order.


One thing to note here is that some people may recognize the same thing as a different category. Be especially careful if the information properties span multiple categories.


Make sure your users understand how to categorize. Also, if the amount of information is large, it will inevitably be necessary to set up subcategories, but be aware that if you classify them too finely, it will be difficult to find them.


Finally, Hierarchy


Categorize information based on specific criteria.


Example: Small → Large, Low → High


For this image shows size of cat.


Use when you want to compare information based on common criteria.It will be easier to understand if you devise the color and size and visually add dynamics.


Classify information according to the five methods mentioned above, and try to provide information that is easy for users to understand. Combining multiple methods will make it more flexible and convenient.


Thank you for listening.




Figure 4.3 Presentation material - PowerPoint for L.A.T.C.H


YouTube link :





●FLIP Presentation : Manuel Lima's 9 Directives Manifestos (Group task)


Who is Manuel Lima


The 9 Directives

  1. Form follows function

  2. Interactivity is key

  3. Cite your source

  4. The Power of Narrative

  5. Do not glorify aesthetics

  6. Look for relevancy

  7. Embrace time

  8. Aspire for Knowledge

  9. Avoid Gratuitous Visualizations


For the 9 derivatives above, give explanation + 1 Example for each of them


Find one well designed infographic that captures all of the directives and one poorly designed one



The script :

6. Look for relevancy

Why should we look for relevance?

Dividing a lot of information into smaller units and defining their relevance makes them easier to understand, assimilate, and facilitate decision making.

If you don't understand the meaning of the data, you will not be able to visualize it according to the target and purpose. You will not be able to grasp the relationships between the data and you will not be able to analyze between different indicators. Only after you know what this number means can you find and visualize really useful information.

In other words, before enhancing the data visualization effect, it is necessary to determine the type of information required and the range of use in order to clearly explain the problem. It is important to make good use of the information to clearly explain the issue and to omit irrelevant information.

7. Embrace time

Time is harder to map than any system. It is also one of the richest.

If time is properly measured and mapped, information can be shared quickly and information suggestions can be made smoothly.

You need to be time conscious to increase the transparency of your information and support early detection and resolution of problems.

And visualization of data including time enables future prediction and supports future growth.

The presentation by group 7





●Feedbacks

I had no idea before I learned about information design with some such as L.A.T.C.H. Also how to quantify and organize data to use. 

●Reference

I knew that there are also similar things like Miller's Law, Hick's law and Fitts's law with L.A.T.C.H from :

●Further readings

These basic method will be important for us, designer to create some with some details or story and so on, I supposed.



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