An introduction to information design / Kathryn Coates & Andy Ellison ; design by Lizzie Ballantyne.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Coates, Kathryn, author.

Ellison, Andy, author.

Contributor:

Credo Reference (Firm), distributor.

Ballantyne, Lizzie, designer.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Graphic arts.

Graphic design (Typography).

Commercial art.

Visual communication.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (208 p.)

Edition:

[Enhanced Credo edition]

Place of Publication:

London, [England] : Laurence King Publishing, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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, selection of media, experimentation, and multi-platform delivery, An Introduction to Information Design gives a complete overview of this fundamental aspect of visual communication.

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

Acknowledgements.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed July 9, 2014).

ISBN:

1-78539-161-5

1-78067-571-2

OCLC:

908338293