Information Design / Exercises

04/01/2022 - 20/01/2022 (Week 1 - Week 3)
Reagan Val Adelbert Mahadi / 0349177
Information Design / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media
Exercises

LECTURES

Week 1

For our first week, we started the module with Ms. Anis explaining the MIB to the class. She also told us to join a group for future projects. She then gave us an exercise.

Mr. Martin shared with us a presentation about what motion graphic is. He gave us tips on how to make them.
  1. Write a script that tells the story
  2. Storyboard while you brainstorm the visual treatment
  3. Take your storyboards into design
  4. Animate the final designs
He then gave us a task about recommending 3 professional motion graphics with rationale and inspirations.

Week 2

In week 2, Mr. Martin presented to us about animation vs motion graphics. 

There are 4 types of animation:
  1. 2D animation
  2. 3D animation
  3. Stop motion graphics
  4. Motion graphics
Motion graphics anatomy:
  • Text animation: Kinetic typography
  • Vector animation: Graphic elements created in AI
  • Chart visualization
  • Character animation
Mr. Martin shares a guide with us about kinetic typography. I did the tutorial in class and came up with this video.


Fig. 1.1 Kinetic typography tutorial

Mr. Martin introduced us to motion blur and null object parenting.

Week 3

In week 3, we previewed some of our classmates' kinetic typography work and Mr. Martin gave us a google slide about Motion Graphic Chart.

A chart is a graphical representation for data visualization. There are 3 types of charts:
  • Pie chart
  • Bar chart
  • Line chart
He gave us the tutorial for the animation for each of the charts. We were then given a task to create the animation following the tutorial.

INSTRUCTIONS



Exercise 1: Quantifiable Information

For our first exercise, we have to quantify (count) your chosen items and arrange the objects into a presentable layout or chart. For this exercise, I used the tools I have in my room.

Fig. 2.1 Tools

Then I start on creating the infographic based on their colors and names.

Fig. 2.2 Tools infographic (05/01/2022)

I tried to use other items for this exercise and I found coins in my room and decided to try on using them.


Fig. 2.3 Coins

For my infographic, I want to separate them based on the value. After separating them, I noticed that they were made in different years so I separated them.


Fig. 2.4 Final Quantifiable Information - JPEG (08/01/2022)

I decided to use this infographic for the final.

3 Motion Graphics


Fig. 3.1 Formula 1 RAI Motion Graphics (https://youtu.be/SEOfyWbP1dM)

I really like the line transition that turns into a part of the car. Overall, the animation shows different camera angles, and the flow of the animation is really smooth. I also like the transition in the end where the lights turn into a black and white flag.


Fig. 3.2 Nexmo Motion Graphic Infographic (https://youtu.be/mERZvLqtpHI)

This video had a lot of effort to be created because there are a lot of things that are happening in 1 scene. I really like the animation and how the video uses it to explain it to the viewers.


Fig. 3.3 Seven & Light Trailer (https://youtu.be/2Tm-iOahzZs)

Overall this video is amazing. I really like the animation which is really smooth and the vibe in the video. The animation is just eyecatching and I really like it.

Exercise 2: L.A.T.C.H

For our second exercise, we are required to organize a group of information into a visual poster that combined and utilizes the LATCH principle. I created a sketch for it that has a floating island with multiple habitats for each of the pokemon.

Fig. 4.1 L.A.T.C.H sketch

I added the location, alphabet, category, and hierarchy for my L.A.T.C.H. I presented 4 different pokemon showing the evolutions, their habitats, and the type for each of the pokemon. So I proceed to Illustrator and digitized my poster.

Fig. 4.2 Final L.A.T.C.H poster

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REFLECTIONS

When I first started this module, I was pretty confused on what are the things that I am going to learn. When the module started it was pretty fun, the exercises are fun and interesting. After listening through the lectures I understand a bit more about the materials that the lecturer was trying to give to us. My first impression about this module is fun and interesting.

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