Information Design

Websites incorporate certain tools to help those with disabilities such as deafness, physical disabilities, and poor vision.  Some examples shown below can prove helpful in navigating websites just as for normal people.  Users have specific do's and don'ts when it comes to web design. Source: Digital Synopsis.  Tips to Make Your Website user-friendly for People with Disabilities.  https://digitalsynopsis.com/design/web-designing-for-accessibility/

An infographic is a data-rich visualization of a story or thesis.  It is a tool to educate and inform and "a way to build awareness and inbound links at half the cost of standard online marketing campaigns." Pros: Infographics help the user visualize information in a creative manner.  The colorful designs keep the users attention and interest. They can provide a great deal of information and detail.  It is much more interesting to look at infographics as opposed to just continuous texts. More likely to be searched online due to design style. Some popular infographics are the venn diagram, tube maps, and visual charts. Cons: Some infographics seem too cluttered with details.  They can be simplified with just one or two images.  Too much information may be overwhelming to the user. Infographics like the above can be distracting with no starting point. Reference: (2012 July 9).  Inspired Mag.  Retrie...

Step 1: Identify Problem - What is the problem? - Who, What, Where, Why, and How? - Research Step 2: Brainstorming - Analyze the data being given - Who's your intended audience Step 3: Make Predictions - Making a guess what may happen - This information proves helpful and interesting Step 4: Testing Idea - Based on gathered information, content is formed - Revise any information Step 5: Final Results - Resolve the problem - Inform audience of solution Thought process creating this post (Step 1) Who's my target audience? - my fellow classmates What is the subject of this post? - the process of creating posts When will the work be completed? - before due date Where is the work done? - on my personal blog and Moodle Why? - course requirement How? - step by step (Step 2) Where did I find information for this post? - google search How did I get my point across? - described process through steps (Step 3) What do I predict...

Theory:   "Wayfinding," "sign-posting" By Romedi Passini 'Wayfinding' or 'sign-posting' is defined as "an architectural methodology using communication by words, pictures, charts, graphs, maps, pictograms, and cartoons, whether by conventional or electronic means" (Jacobson p. 84). Pros: Signs are universally understood and instantly recognizable Low cost Shown only what is necessary Remove excess information Cons: Meaning may be interpreted differently, especially in other countries Information may be limited May need more than one sign to get point across Any misinterpretation can cause confusion and problems may arise.  More signs should include digital motion, though costs would rise significantly.  Signs seen at airports include motion or signals to avoid confusion with drivers and travelers. Reference Jacobson, Robert. (1999). Information Design . MIT Press

What is Information Design? Information Design is the practice of presenting information in a way that fosters efficient and effective understanding of it.  The term differs from Graphic Design in that it displays information effectively rather than in an artistic expression.  Information Design is closely related to the field of data visualization. Information Design can be used for broad audiences ( such as signs at airports ) or specific audiences ( such as personalized telephone bills ).  The resulting work often seeks to improve a user's trust of a product ( such as medicine packaging inserts, operational instructions for industrial machinery and information for emergencies ). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_design