Exercise 1 / Quantify & Visualize Data

Shim Yi Xun || 0363292

Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media
  Information Design GCD 60504  

Information Design - Exercise 1

  Overview  

> Lecture Notes

> Instructions

• Exercise 1

> Reflection

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  Lecture Notes  

01💬 Type of Infographics

02💬 L.A.T.C.H Theory

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  Instructions  

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  Exercise 1 - Quantify & Visualise Data  

In this exercise, students need to quantify the objects they selected and arrange them into a presentable layout or chart.

The information must be presented as it is, and students need to arrange the objects by writing the relevant indicators with a pen to help them visualize the quantities and data. Examples of objects that can be used are: buttons, coins, Lego blocks, M&Ms, etc.

Requirement:

1. Photo of the random objects before sorting them out.
2. Objects sorted out by categories (2 - 5 categories)
3. Write and design the information on a piece of paper.  

I have decided to use the colourful pins as the sorting object. At this stage, they are still random without any sorting and organization. 

I started to sort those pins and grouped them by colour first.

Then I tried to organise the categories according to their amount from least to most. It is hard to pin the pins on plain paper, so I put a piece of cardboard on the back to make the pins more stable. And I pinned the pins in a circular pattern, creating and orderly and eye-catching display.

Attempt #1

Attempt #2

I created a theme for this data called: Places for a Peace of Mind, followed by the categories:

• Orange - Desert Sunset
• Black - Starry Sky
• Purple - Lavender Field
• Blue - Ocean Getaway
• Red - Autumn Path
• Pink - Sakura Garden
• Grey - Foggy Lakeside
• Yellow - Sunflower Meadow
• Green - Forest Retreat
• Light green - Countryside Fields

And I write down all the information using colour marker pens as well.

Final Outcome Poster:

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  Reflection  

This exercise provides valuable insights into the process of quantifying and organizing data. By choosing colourful pins as sorting objects, I was able to transform an unorganized collection into a well-structured arrangement that made quantity and pattern more apparent.

Categorizing push pins not only clarifies the data but also demonstrates how visual organization enhances understanding. Adding labels next to the layout further emphasizes the importance of clear presentation when conveying information.

Overall, this assignment highlights how effective data visualization can simplify complex information and improve communication.