Information Design | Exercises

22/4/2025 - 20/5/2025 Week 1 - Week 5

Gao Yuan Yi 0373945

GCD60504 Information Design / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Taylor's University

Exercises

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Lectures

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Week 5

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Exercises 1

Quantifiable Information (10%) 

– Quantify raw data and visualize information as a photograph

A is a visual representation of numerical data that allows for easy interpretation and analysis. 

Instruction:

Gather a set of objects and separate it into category such as color, shape, pattern, and other quantifiable factor.

Example:

1. Box of Lego
2. Jar of button
3. Jar of marble ball
4. Set of colourful rubber strap

In this exercise you're required to quantify our chosen objects and arrange them into a presentable layout or chart. 

The information must be presented as is, and you need to arrange the objects with relevant indicators written out with pens to help you to visualize the quantity and data. The examples of objects that can be use are buttons, coins, lego pieces, M&Ms, and more.

Submission:

E-Portfolio report consists of

1. Photo of the random objects before sorting out
2. Objects sorted out by categories (2 - 5 category)
3. Write and design the information on a piece of papers.  

Unsorted Data:
For this exercise, I chose paperclips as the object for quantification. This is a photo of the random items before sorting.

Fig.1.1 Unsorted data

Step 1- Sorted:

In the first step, I chose color as the sorting criterion. I divided all the paperclips into six groups: white, pink, red, yellow, green, and blue.

Fig.1.2 Sorted

Step 2- Arranged:

In the second step, I sorted the paperclips based on the quantity of each color and arranged them in order from least to most. The results are as follows: green and pink paperclips are the fewest, with 10 each; yellow paperclips total 11; red paperclips, 12; blue paperclips, 18; and white paperclips are the most, with 19.

Fig.1.3 Arranged

Step 3- Visual Structuring

In the final step of Vvisual Sstructuring, I attempted to reshape the paperclips of different colors into a three-dimensional flower. By alternating the colors, I aimed to create a multi-layered visual effect.

Fig.1.4 A three-dimensional flower

Fig.1.5 A three-dimensional flower

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Exercises 2

L.A.T.C.H INFOGRAPHIC POSTER [10%]

TIMEFRAME: WEEK 4 - WEEK 5

INSTRUCTION:

1. Organize a group of information into a visual poster that combines and utilizes the LATCH(Location. Alphabet. Time. Category. Hierarchy) principles (Minimum 4). 
2. You are required to use the digital photo editing/illustration software available to assemble the information into a LATCH infographic poster. 
3. You are allowed to reuse back the images but you have to create the rest of visuals to complete the poster.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Size resolution: A4 (100DPI)
2. Progress and submission link on E-Portfolio.

SUBMISSION:

1. Final poster attached to this submission.
2. E-Portfolio link attached to this submission. 

In this exercise, I aim to showcase the traditional clothing of Chinese women from various dynasties in a poster. Therefore, I began thinking about how to design the poster while following the LATCH principles as required.

Fig.2.1 Reference 1

Fig.2.2 Reference 2

Next, I searched for model images that could represent the clothing of each dynasty—images that are both visually appealing and accurately reflect the style of each era. I then decided to arrange the figures in a perspective that shows the passage of time, with closer figures representing earlier dynasties and those farther away representing later ones. To enhance the traditional aesthetic, I placed the characters standing on Chinese-style auspicious cloud patterns.

Fig.2.3 Working progress

While creating the layout for the poster, I experimented with several different composition styles. In the end, I chose the one that I felt had the most balanced and visually pleasing arrangement as my final design.

Fig.2.4 Working progress

In the poster, I followed the LATCH principles of Location, Time, Category, and Hierarchy.

L - Location of Cultural Influence

T - Time Progression from Han to Qing

C - Category of Clothing Type

H - Hierarchy of Axiel System

Fig.2.5 Final design