2. What is
Information Design ?
Information design uses pictures, symbols, colors, and
words to communicate ideas, illustrate information or
express relationships visually.
3. Information Design Tells a Story
It can tell “how many?” “when?” or “where?” It
can show trends over time, compare elements or
reveal hidden patterns.
4. Information design is about making your data:
Clear
It makes complex information easier to understand.
Compelling
Visuals grab people’s attention.
Convincing
People who might not be persuaded by raw numbers or statistics
may be more likely to understand and believe what they see in a
chart or graphic.
5. How Can You Use Information Design?
•Tell Your Story
•Analyze Your Data
•Make a Plan
•Make Information Visible
•Simplify and Clarify
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17. How to Begin
“The main thing to consider is: how will your
information design be used?”
18. Planning Your Information Design
What kind of data is best presented as
a chart, as a diagram or as a map?
24. Assessing Your Data
•What information should I collect?
•What types of information do I have?
•Do I have information worth using?
•What is my key message or desired
outcome?
•What can I leave out?
27. Information Graphics examples from 70 years ago.
"Modern Thailand" book, a commemoration of National Day (June 24, 1940)
Khanaratsadon shows the progress of the nation, 8 years after the Siamese Revolution in
2475 B.E. Education coverage, spending, number of schools, teachers, and students.