Information Design / Exercise 1: Quantifiable Information

2025.02.04 - 2025.02.10 Week 1 - Week 2

Teh Ming En/0364908

Information Design-Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media--Taylors University

Exercise 1: Quantifiable Information

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Instructions

Lecture Note (Week 1)

Fig 1.1 Week 1 Lecture

Week 1: Types of Infographics

In this lecture, Mr Fauzi introduces infographics as a visual method of communicating ideas effectively. It covers several types of infographics commonly used in design and marketing:

• List Infographics – Present information in a structured list with visual elements.
• Statistical Infographics – Use charts and graphs to visually represent data.
• How-to Infographics – Explain step-by-step processes in a concise visual format.
• Timeline Infographics – Showcase historical or sequential events along a timeline.
• Comparison Infographics – Contrast two or more options visually.
• Map/Location Infographics – Display geographic or demographic data using maps.
• Flowchart Infographics – Guide users through a decision-making process.
• Process Description Infographics – Outline complex procedures with key steps.

Exercise 1: Quantifiable Information

In this exercise, we are required to quantify our chosen objects and arrange them into a presentable layout or chart.  The information must be presented as is, and we need to arrange the objects and write out the relevant indicators with a pen to help us visualize the quantity and data. 

Instruction:

Gather a set of objects and separate them into categories such as color, shape, pattern, and another quantifiable factor.

Example:

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

I chose to use candy to complete the exercise.

Fig 2.1 Data

Fig 2.2 Sorting Data

Fig 2.3 Arranging Data

Fig 2.4 Presenting Data Visually

Fig 2.5 Draft 

Mr. Fauzi suggested me to bold the title to highlight it on the paper.

Final Quantifiable Information

Fig 2.6 Final Quantifiable Information

Reflections

Throughout the Information Design exercises, I explored various principles of visual communication, data visualization, and structuring information effectively. One of the most valuable aspects of this exercise was learning how to simplify information without losing its meaning. I also realized the importance of user perception, which is how people interpret visual elements differently and how design choices influence comprehension. By applying feedback and refining my work, I improved my ability to create more intuitive and impactful visual representations.