"The practice of presenting information in a way that fosters an efficient and effective understanding of the information."
Explores the visual and graphic representation of data and information.
Information Design: This is the practice of presenting information in an organized, visually-appealing manner, aimed at conveying meaning to the viewer.
Data Visualization: This is the process of representing data in visual formats such as charts, maps, histograms or graphs to enhance the viewer’s understanding of data.
Typography: This is the art and science of font selection, spacing, and layout.
Color Theory: This is the science behind color selection and usage in branding and design, and includes concepts such as color psychology and color harmony.
Graphic Design Principles: Graphic design principles are the fundamental principles that guide the design of visual communication, such as proportion, balance, contrast, hierarchy, and repetition.
User Experience Design: User Experience Design is a set of skills and techniques aimed at improving the usability, accessibility, and overall satisfaction of a user when interacting with a product.
Storytelling: Storytelling refers to the art of creating and telling stories, which can be a powerful way to convey complex information and engage the viewer.
Information Architecture: Information Architecture is the practice of organizing content and information to make it easy and intuitive for the user to navigate and find the information they need.
Infographics: These are graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge that are intended to present information quickly and clearly.
Human Factors and Ergonomics: This includes the study of how people interact with the environment around them, including factors such as perception, cognition, and physical ergonomics.
Interactive Design: Interactive design considers how a user will interact with a product or interface, and takes into account the user's experience and feedback.
Visual Analytics: This is the scientific process of analyzing and interpreting data, in order to identify meaningful patterns and trends, and use this information to make effective decisions.
Motion Graphics: Motion graphics are animated visuals, typically used in visual communication, to add an extra level of visual interest or enhance the viewer's understanding of a topic.
Multimedia Storytelling: Multimedia storytelling is the use of different types of media such as text, audio, video, and graphic design to convey a narrative and enrich the user's experience.
Cartography: The art and science of designing and producing maps, aimed at effectively communicating information about geographic features and data.
Infographics: They are visual representations that use various forms of data visualization to present information in a visually appealing way, such as charts, graphs, maps, diagrams, and more.
Interactive Visualizations: They are interactive graphics or animation that allow users to explore data by shifting angles or zooming, etc. Such types of data visualization can be used in dashboards, landings, or as a part of an application to provide users with more insight into any topic.
Bar Graphs: Bar graphs are used to show a comparison between different groups or to show changes in the same group over time. In fact, they are used to represent numerical data using vertical bars or horizontal bar charts.
Line Graphs: They are typically used to show the trend lines of data over time, to highlight changes or differences in data from one period to another.
Scatter Plots: They are used to display the relationship between two variables on a graph. Usually, they use dots to represent individual data points.
Pie Charts: Pie charts are used to show how different parts contribute to a whole. Usually, each part of the pie chart is represented by a different color or pattern.
Maps: Maps are used to visualize geographical data, such as population density, income levels, etc. They can be interactive, such as Google Maps, or static, like an infographic.
Motion Graphics: They are used to create video content that explains or visualizes complex concepts, ideas or data. They can be used in documentaries, commercials or any other type of media.
Data Journalism: Data journalism is a form of journalism that involves the collection, analysis, and presentation of data to inform news stories, research or reports.
Diagrams: Diagrams are simplified and specialized illustrations that can represent concepts, ideas or processes to convey a message effectively.
"The term has come to be used for a specific area of graphic design related to displaying information effectively, rather than just attractively or for artistic expression."
"The field of data visualization."
"As part of graphic design courses."
"Communication design, data visualization, and information architecture."
"Explanation design."
"To explain facts of the universe."
"Knowledge and informed action."
"An efficient and effective understanding of the information."
"To foster understanding."
"Information design focuses on displaying information effectively rather than just attractively or for artistic expression."
"It has created some overlap in the definitions of communication design."
"Information architecture."
"It leads to knowledge and informed action."
"The broad applications of information design."
"Information design is closely related to the field of data visualization."
"Explanation design."
"It explains facts of the universe."
"To present information in an effective and efficient manner."
"It fosters an efficient and effective understanding of the information."