Turning Information into Clarity
One of the biggest communication challenges is explaining something complicated.
Information design helps solve that problem.
Its purpose is to:
- organise information
- improve clarity
- reduce confusion
- support understanding
Good information design appears in:
- presentations
- reports
- infographics
- dashboards
- educational materials
The goal is not to add more information.
The goal is to make information easier to understand.
Key Takeaway
Clear communication begins with organised information.
References
Baer, K. (2015). Information Design Workbook: Graphic Approaches, Solutions, and Inspiration + 30 Case Studies. Rockport Publishers.
Johnson, J. (2020). Designing with the Mind in Mind: Simple Guide to Understanding User Interface Design Guidelines (3rd ed.). Morgan Kaufmann.
Lester, P. M. (2018). Visual Communication: Images with Messages (8th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Lidwell, W., Holden, K., & Butler, J. (2010). Universal Principles of Design (2nd ed.). Rockport Publishers.
Tufte, E. R. (1990). Envisioning Information. Graphics Press.
Tufte, E. R. (2001). The Visual Display of Quantitative Information (2nd ed.). Graphics Press.