Information Design - Project 1
Ameera Rihana binti Remy Ansara
Information Design / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Exercises
INSTRUCTIONS
An infographic poster for ONE recipe selected from Pasta Grannies. Study one video, break down, and chunk the preparation and cooking process into an instructable poster. Try to capture each Grandma’s personality and unique dish identity in your poster as part of the narrative structure.
These infographics present complex information quickly and clearly, with symbols charts, and diagrams. With an information graphic, computer scientists, mathematicians, and statisticians develop and communicate concepts using a single symbol to process information.
Your job is to transmit a set of instructions and at the same time educate the audience. Infographics should be fun, it should simplify the context while representing information graphically.
Because “A picture is worth a thousand words”. Yours should reflect the following:
- To transmit or communicate a message.
- To present large amounts of information in a compact and easy-to-understand way.
- To reveal the data. Discovering cause-effect relations, knowing what’s happening.
- To periodically monitor the evolution of certain parameters.
You will develop an infographic to communicate a concept, topic, or idea - IN THIS CASE A COMPLETE SET INSTRUCTION TO A RECIPE.
The infographic should take viewers visually through the information you want them to learn or know. Based on your infographic the audience should be able to learn through viewing and interpreting the various graphical information and text.
You will be required to evaluate what parts of the topic, concept, or idea are most important to tell/demonstrate and ask how you would represent each piece of information best. You will also decide how to graphically represent the most salient facts about your topic, concept, or idea for student learning. This includes the finishing outcome which could be a slick animation or even a rough stop motion.
Theoretical (Information Design Framework)
- Information type
- Device
- Principles (LATCH etc)
- Aesthetics i.e: isometric, simplified illustrations
Requirement: You will need to reflect the following (assessment criteria):
Practical - photo editing/illustration software
- Graphs, charts, and diagrams
- Poster size: 1240 × 1750 pixels or 2048 × 2048 pixels
PROJECT 1
Project 1: Instructable Infopgrahic Poster
Requirement: You will need to reflect the following (assessment criteria):
Practical - photo editing/illustration software
- Graphs, charts, and diagrams
- Poster size: 1240 × 1750 pixels or 2048 × 2048 pixels
Data planning:
Fig 2.0 Pasta Grannie: Ligurian Cheesy Rice Pie
Once we have picked our own recipe, we proceeded on listing and simplifying the data by watching the video in order to be our main source of information in the infographic poster.
Fig 2.1 Pie Data Gathering
Visual Reference:
Fig 2.2 Inspo Board
I have also watched a couple of guides and tutorials to assist me in making the poster.
Fig 2.4 Making Iso Grid Pattern
Fig 2.5 Applying mask and texture
Fig 2.6 Infographic Sketches
Among these sketches, my head was leaning more towards idea #3 or idea #4 because they both have the same concept but executed differently. Therefore, I decided to take a bit of inspiration between the two.
a) Grid Layout:
Fig 2.7 Isometric Grid
To make this happen, I created a hexagon shape using a polygon tool, then proceeded to make a pattern based on the diagram.
Fig 2.8 Color exploration
With the help of Color Hunt, I explored different shades of colors in order to help me visualize what sort of theme I would want to go for.
As usual, I started digitalizing the isometric elements that I needed based on the recipe given.
Fig 2.9 Kitchen Utensils and Food
Fig 2.10 Chosen Color Background
Fig 2.11 Labelling Ingredients
Fig 2.12 Completed Labelling Recipe
To tackle this problem, I decided to borrow a template that can be editable. For the title theme, I headed for a vintage theme.
Fig 2.14 Borrowed Title Template
Even so, I mixed some inspirational ideas together with the template to design the title of this poster.
Fig 2.15 Final Title Design
For the resolution size, I decided to use 2048 x 2048 pixels. Before the completed poster, I made some final adjustments by adding the quantity of each ingredients.
Fig 2.17 Final Instructable Infographic Poster JPEG
General Feedback: Mr Shamsul suggested we should utilise the tab option on Adobe Illustrator for a more concise arrangement of the layouts. Alt + arrow for text alignment, change preferences to 5 in settings. Make sure there is a high contrast between the colour of the background with the text boxes. Keep the design simple.
It brought me to attention the making of a complex infographic behind the scene is not a walk in the park. It requires extensive research and thorough thinking to make it work. However, it was fun to learn how every information can transform into a version of storytelling. As people said, we learn better when it comes to visualizing.
Observation: As you design the infographic poster, you can observe how different visual elements, such as colors, fonts, and layout, impact audience engagement. This includes noting which aspects of the infographic attract attention and effectively convey the intended message.
Findings: It's crucial to consider the implications of the findings in order to understand their potential consequences and significance. This understanding is essential for informing decision-making or guiding future actions. For example, when creating an infographic, it's important to check the accuracy of the recipes to ensure that the steps are in the correct order and that key information is included. By doing so, you can ensure that the infographic effectively communicates the intended message and provides valuable insights to the audience.
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