Information Design Basics
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Learn the principles of information design, assess information design and have the capacity to improve upon it with this free course
Description
Ever thought about how you usually understand signs and color codes even when there is no text?
How can a color give you a sign of danger, how can you understand a sign with no text? And how does designs change into information?
This course is open for anyone who wants to create clear information design (eg, charts, diagrams or ‘infographics’) or have an understanding of how to use it.
No previous design experience is needed for this course, it is about the underlying principles of effective visual communication.
You will be introduced to the steps you need to create successful visualizations, including key lessons in typography, information architecture, layout, color, and more.
By the end of this course you should be able to understand and use the principles of information design, assess information design and have the capacity to improve upon it, as well as effectively organize and present information that appeals, is understandable and helps people retain information.
What you’ll learn
Introduction to information design and the history of data visualization.
Basic skills in data visualization.
Building your own visual modeling frameworks.
Tips on preparing and finalising visualized information before it is published.
Available tools on the Internet that helps you visualize information.
The use of infographics in various industries: the economy, the press and the community.
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