Information Design - Exercises
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EXERCISES
EXERCISE 1: QUANTIFY DATA
WEEK 1
This is the first exercise for Information Design class, we had to pick a quantify object and arrange the objects into a presentable layout or chart on a paper. Take a picture and submit in google drive.
After coming up with several ideas, I decided to work on coins because I have coins from different countries. Then, I started to work on Data → Sorted → Arranged → Presented Visually → Explained with a Story.
Data:
Figure 1.1 Collection of Coins from Different Countries.
Sorted:
Figure 1.2 Sorted of Coins.
Arranged:
I decided to focus on Asia Country to have a clearer and clarify presentation. It presents a physical comparison of coins from four Asian currencies commonly encountered within my regional context: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR), Singapore Dollar (SGD), Chinese Renminbi (RMB), and Japanese Yen (JPY). The study focuses on tangible characteristics such as size, denomination, material appearance, designs and form to highlight how different countries design and structure their everyday currency.
Figure 1.3 Draft for Exercise 1 #1.
Figure 1.3 Draft for Exercise 1 #2.
However, it is not suitable. Mr Kannan gave feedbacks that I could arrange on colours, silver or non silver, holes and countries. I changed my focus and decided to concentrate in the appearance of coins from various countries. I try to find out what makes each coin unique.
Figure 1.4 Sorted of Coins.
Figure 1.5 Pierced Coins from Thailand.
- Colours: Silver and Non Silver.
- Regions: Europe, East Asia and Southest Asia.
- Pierce: Thailand and Euro both have piered coins.
- Unique Shape: Some coins in Hong Kong have scalloped edges.
- Hole: Some coins in Denmark, Norway and Japan have holes.
These were the ideas to arrange the coins.
Presented Visually:
I get inspired by the solar system and bank. I wish to have a circular layout at the same time need to connect them together as some of them have same characteristic some don't have.
Figure 1.6 Layout without Coins on A2 paper.
Explained with a Story:
So, I try to design a suitable layout to present it by creating an arrangement from the inner circle which regions of countries including Europe, East Asia and Southest Aisa. Then, continue by non-silver or silver, using gold and black marker pen to differentiate. After that, the denomination of each coins is then mentioned, follow by the total number of coins from each countries. Lastly, the piered coins, holded coins and unique shape coins is mentioned at the outer circle. Overall, it have 48 coins presented.
Figure 1.7 Breakout of Layout Design.
FINAL OUTCOME OF EXERCISE 1
Figure 1.8 Quantify Data of Coins from Different Countries Final Outcome.
EXERCISE 2: L.A.T.C.H
WEEK 2
In class, Mr Kannan showed us example of how the previous students create their infographic. He also went through the projects brief with the whole class.
After reading the project briefs, I chose Pokemon because Mr Kannan encouraged us, and it is more familiar than the other options.
Pokemons
- Organize a group of information into a visual poster that combined and utilizes the LATCH principles (min. 4)
- Size resolution: 1240 × 1750 pixels or 2048 × 2048 pixels.
- Can reuse pokemon image.
- Pokedox Website Link to Pokedox Website
Research
Figure 2.1 Research of Pokemon Regions.
After research, I decided to work on the Kanto region, including an ice mountain, fairy area, forest and sea.
- Habitat of Pokémon
- Jigglypuff – Fairy type in the fairy area
- Wartortle – Water type in the sea
- Dewgong – Ice type in the ice mountain
- Bulbasaur – Grass type in the forest
Figure 2.2 Sketch for Exercise 2.
I then sketched a draft using L.A.T.C.H:
- Location: Kanto Region
- Time: Evolution of Pokémon
- Category: Different Pokémon habitats
- Hierarchy: Map in a Poké Ball in the middle with information arranged around it
Figure 2.3 Illustrator for Exercise 3.
FINAL OUTCOME OF EXERCISE 2
Figure 2.4 L.A.T.C.H Final Outcome.
FEEDBACKS
Week 1: Mr Kannan assigned us into groups and brief all projects.
Week 2: For exercise 1, Mr Kannan gave feedbacks that I could arrange on colours, silver or non silver, holes and countries. For exercise 2, Mr Kannan encourage us to do Pokémon for infographic poster.
Week 3: Holiday.
REFLECTIONS
In Project 1, I learned how to transform everyday objects and visual subjects into meaningful information through the process of quantifying and organizing data. By comparing coins from different countries, I understood how physical characteristics such as size, material, and form can communicate differences clearly in an infographic. At the same time, through the Pokémon infographic, I explored how to structure information using the L.A.T.C.H principle, focusing on location, category, time and hierarchy. Grouping Pokémon like Squirtle in the sea, Dewgong in the ice mountain, Bulbasaur in the forest, and Jigglypuff in the fairy sky helped me realise how organising by environment improves clarity and understanding.
One of the key things I learned was the importance of layout and structure. I experimented with a circular arrangement in my coin infographic to create a more dynamic presentation while maintaining clarity. In the Pokémon infographic, I used arrows to show evolution lines, guiding the viewer’s eye and creating a clear flow of information. I also paid close attention to spacing, alignment, and hierarchy to avoid overcrowding, especially when working on a large A3 format. Additionally, using colours and icons helped enhance visual consistency and made different categories easier to distinguish.
Overall, this project helped me understand that effective infographic design is not only about visual appearance but also about clear communication. I improved my ability to simplify complex information, organise data systematically, and present relationships in a visually engaging way. If I were to improve this project, I would refine the alignment further and include clearer labels or additional details to strengthen the communication. Through this experience, I gained a better understanding of how to balance creativity with structure in design.
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