Information Design / Exercises

 07/2/2025 - 21/3/2025 (Week 1 - Week 7)

Rachel Ng Jie Ting/ 0378902

Bachelors of  design (Honours) in creative media

Information Design / Exercises

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Table of content 

Instructions

- Exercise 1: Quantifiable Information (10%) 

- Exercise 2: L.A.T.C.H (10%) 

Feedback

Reflections

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Instructions

Exercise 1: Quantifiable Information (10%) 

Instruction:

Gather a set of objects and separate it into category such as color, shape, pattern, and other quantifiable factor.

Example:

1. Box of Lego

2. Jar of button

3. Jar of marble ball

4. Set of colourful rubber strap & more.

In this exercise you're required to quantify our chosen objects and arrange them into a presentable layout or chart. 

The information must be presented as is, and you need to arrange the objects with relevant indicators written out with pens to help you to visualize the quantity and data. T

Submission:

E-Portfolio report consists of : 

1. Photo of the random objects before sorting out

2. Objects sorted out by categories (2 - 5 category)

3. Write and design the information on a piece of papers (A3 drawing paper)  

In this exercise, we are tasked to quantify our chosen objects and arrange them into a presentable layout or chart. The information must be presented as is, and we need to arrange the objects with relevant indicators written out with pens to help visualize the quantity and data. 

I have decided to go with an assortment of beads. 

Fig 1.1 - Data : An assortment of beads

First, I sort out the beads according to shape and colour. I also recorded down the quantity of each type of bead. (The number of beads is in the bracket beside each colour.)

Fig 1.2 - Sorted : By colour and shape (with quantity)

Then, I arranged them in ascending order based on the number of beads.

Fig 1.3 - Arranged : By number of beads (Ascending).

After that, I started to plan out on how to visualize and design the arranged data. I came out with 2 ideas. I got inspiration from the milky way galaxy and the constellations.

Fig 1.4 - Presented visually : Idea 1

Fig 1.5 - Presented visually :  Idea 2

In the end, I decided to go with Idea 2. I used coloured markers to highlight the constellations and the spaceship in the middle. I also added a title and a list of beads used in this work.

Final : Explained with a story

Fig 1.5 - Final : Explained with a story - 12/2/2025

Exercise 2: L.A.T.C.H (10%) 

INSTRUCTION:

In this exercise, we are to:

1. Organize a group of information into a visual poster that combines and utilizes the LATCH principles (Minimum 4). 

2. We are required to use the digital photo editing/illustration software available to assemble the information into a LATCH infographic poster. 

3. We are allowed to reuse back the images but we have to create the rest of visuals to complete the poster.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Size resolution: A4

2. Progress and submission link on E-Portfolio.

SUBMISSION:

1. Final poster attached to this submission.

2. E-Portfolio link attached to this submission. 

Data group collection, sorting, and arrangement

For this exercise, I decided to use the data group "Zenless Zone Zero: Agents". 

Zenless Zone Zero is a free-to-play action role-playing game developed and published by miHoYo. As of right now, the game has 28 playable agents across 8 different factions. For the sake of simplicity and poster clarity, I shall be using 16 agents from 4 factions only.

First, I compiled, sorted and arranged the information that would be going on the infographic poster. I then categorised them according to 4 of the LATCH principles: 

Location: (None)

Alphabet: Agent’s faction names in alphabetical order

Time: Agent’s release date

Category: Agent’s Attributes (Electric, Ether, Fire, Ice, Physical), Agent specialty, Agent Species 

Hierarchy: Agent’s rank (S/A)

Fig 2.1 - Data group - Zenless Zone Zero: Agents

Visual Reference

After compiling the data, I head off to the internet to find inspiration and references for my poster. 

Fig 2.2 - Visual reference

Sketches

After gathering ideas and researching infographics, I started doing some sketches.

For this sketch, the agents are divided by factions (said faction are arranged in alphabetical order). In a faction, the agents will be arranged by their rank (yellow = S rank, Pink = A rank). Then their information such as name, agent’s attributes (Electric, Ether, Fire, Ice, Physical), agent specialty (attack, defence....), and agent species (Human, Intellectual contruct...) will be list in their respective boxes. 

The orange box on the right will have the timeline of agent release date into the game. 

The blue box below the orange one is to put any nice looking graphic to make the poster look nicer.

Fig 2.3 - Sketch idea final

Digitizing

Using Adobe Illustrator, I first arranged the information onto an A4 size artboard. I arranged the agents by their factions. Each faction will have unique background colour to help the viewers differentiate between factions. 

Then, I used different coloured semi - transparent layer over the images of the data to indicate the agents rank (Yellow = S rank, Pink = A rank) . I arranged them by the hierarchy of the rank, with yellow agents being higher rank that pink agents. 

Fig 2.4 - Layout and info placement

For the orange box on the right, that will be the chronological timeline of agents being released into the game.

Fig 2.5 - Agent release date timeline 

Finally, with some extra details and putting a background colour, the infographic is finished.

Fig 2.6 - Added background colour, logo, and graphics

Infographic (Version 1)

Fig 2.7 - Final (Version 1) : Zenless Zone Zero: Meet the agents Infographic

Adjustments 

After some feedback from Mr. Fauzi, I've decided to make some changes and adjust some of the designs. Such as: 

- The orange box colour could be less saturated or change the colour entirely, so that it does not snatch the focus of the info from the box. 

- The bunny mascot can be bigger

- Can make the black box slanted also, uniform with the design with the slanted agent image design. 

- The background coloured boxes can remove.

Fig 2.8 - Made some design adjustments

Final Infographic (Version 2)

Fig 2.9 - Final (Version 2) : Zenless Zone Zero: Meet the agents Infographic

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Feedback

Exercise 1: Nice. For the story part, can arrange the beads into a constellations.

Exercise 2: 

- The orange box colour could be less saturated, so that it does not snatch the focus of the info from the box. 

- The bunny mascot can be bigger

- Can make the black box slanted also, uniform the design with the slanted agent image design. 

- The background coloured boxes can remove.

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Reflections

Exercise 1:

Experience: This exercise was both engaging and challenging. Sorting and quantifying the beads required patience, as it took a long time sorting many tiny beads,  but it helped me appreciate how data can be transformed into a meaningful visual representation.

Observations: Arranging beads in a visually appealing way make it easier and more appealing for people to digest information.

Findings: This exercise provided a deeper understanding of quantifiable data representation. By using a structured sorting method and an artistic approach, I was able to convey the information effectively. The final constellation-themed design made the data not only clear but also aesthetically pleasing.

Exercise 2:

Experience: Finding the data for the infographic was a bit of a challenge. When I thought that I found a group of data that can be arranged into an infographic, I will always be missing one of the LATCH elements (we needed at least 4, but my data groups always comes out to 3 LATCH elements only). Luckily, I found the perfect data group in the end. 

Observations: During the L.A.T.C.H. Infographic Poster exercise, I noticed that organizing information into distinct categories made it easier to process and understand. The use of visual elements such as icons, color coding, and spacing played a significant role in enhancing readability. Additionally, the logical flow of information helped guide the viewer’s attention naturally across the poster.

Findings: I found that carefully selecting and structuring content before designing the poster was crucial in ensuring clarity. Breaking information into the L.A.T.C.H. categories—Location, Alphabet, Time, Category, and Hierarchy—allowed for better organization and improved engagement. The strategic use of headings and layout design made the poster more user-friendly and visually appealing.