An Introduction to Information Design
Information design is the visualization of information through graphic design. This invaluable guide provides a creative, informative, and practical introduction to the general principles of information design. With chapters on understanding the audience, structure, legibility and readability, selec...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Laurence King
2014.
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| Edición: | 1st edition |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009629772606719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1. What is information design?
- Definitions of information design
- A brief history of information design
- Why is information design necessary?
- What are the different types of information design?
- 2. Information design for specific audiences
- Identifying the audience and their needs
- Defining the audience
- Activity: How to identify your audience
- Internationalism
- Inclusivity
- Visual impairment
- Hints and Tips: Designing for visual impairment
- Case study: Designing for a target audience - children
- 3. Structuring information
- Grids
- Hierarchy of information
- Dynamic composition and gesture
- Sequence of information
- Hints and Tips: Organizing information
- Hints and Tips: Using a grid
- Hints and Tips: Setting up the grid
- Case study: Grid structure and hierarchy
- 4. Legibility and readability
- Understanding legibility and readability
- Readability: colour, tint and tone
- Legibility, readability and contrast
- Weight, size and scale
- Typographic elements
- Glossary of typographical terms
- Graphic elements
- Imagery
- Hints and Tips: Visibility and contrast
- Hints and Tips: Colour-coding
- Hints and Tips: Choice of typeface, weight and scale
- Case study: Illustration in information design
- Case study: Graphics in information design
- 5. Realizing the design through appropriate media
- Explanation of media
- Choosing appropriate media
- The difference between print and digital
- Designing for different digital platforms
- Computer data visualization
- Exhibition design and design for the environment
- Hints and Tips: Knowing the possibilities of media
- Case study: Maintaining a brand's visual identity across different media
- 6. Experimentation and inspiration for the design process.
- Why is experimentation and inspiration important?
- Lateral thinking
- Inspiration for design
- Editing data for inspiration
- The importance of trying out ideas
- Hints and Tips: Taking inspiration from the world around you
- Case study: Inspiration for the design process
- Case study: Visual mapping
- 7. Information design in practice: print, interactive and environmental
- Design outcomes
- Routes for print-based information design
- Case studies: Print-based information design
- Routes for interactive information design
- Case study: Interactive information design
- Routes for environmental information design
- Case studies: Environmental information design
- 8. Information design in practice: multi-platform delivery
- Using multiple platforms
- Case study: Interactive exhibition design
- Case study: Environmental and interactive wayfinding
- Conclusion
- Glossary
- Further reading / Websites
- Index
- Acknowledgements
- Picture credits.
