An Information Design Class @ Princeton University
The main story that I wanted to tell with my graphic is the difference of the 2 different types of sugar on the molecular level and the health implications associated with the consumption of either fructose or glucose. The purpose of the graphic is to educate the audience on the types of sugar, in which …
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To begin, I’d like to look at this graphic depicting 9 steps for home buying. This is a very long and narrow piece that relies heavily on alignment to be clear and concise. There is an obvious entry point on the ‘title page’ and the flow of the graphic is neatly laid out in a …
Example #1 Example #2 Example # 3 The three examples of information design that I chose are design products that I have come across personally even before starting this design class and paying attention to the academic aspects of information design principles. These examples resonated with me as they were the first ones that arose …
Main story: The articles I chose discussed new findings about butterfly wing structures on the nanoscale, and how these structures can inspire engineers to create efficient materials that can help with global warming. I mainly tried to explain why butterfly wings are thermally efficient (because of the structure and thickness), and then tried to relate …
This week's task began with a pop-quiz about key concepts from previous weeks' readings and lectures like visual variables, typography, and use of color. For the next exercise, students analyzed the grid system used in information graphics and identified main levels of information. Finally, students started working on the first Project: a visual explanation to …
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This week students moved from the analog to the digital. Students were, once again, tasked with the challenge of explaining complex concepts and processes, like Photosynthesis, Batteries, and the Haber- Bosh Process with digital visual explanations.
This week students learned the Gestalt Principles and Color Theory, and practice sensemaking steps to translate both simple and complex short texts into hand-drawn visual explanations.
This week students learned five principles that help distinguish effective design from a less-effective design by comparing two objects (print, digital, or artifact) side-by-side.
With all of the content we are exposed to on a daily basis, it can be hard to distinguish between the different intentions and accompanying design principles of the content. Any design that serves to "facilitate understanding", as Professor Pontis puts it, could be included within the umbrella of information design. This includes user interfaces …
Last summer, a selection of students’ exercises and projects was exhibit at the James S. Hall Memorial Gallery at Butler College, Princeton University. Pieces shown illustrate students’ learning progression mostly from Spring 2019 students, as they developed capabilities in design and sensemaking.
Design For Understanding 