1/2/2026 - 2/3/2026 (Week 1 - Week 5)
WANG JINYI / 0374697
DST60504 / Information Design / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Information Design Exercise - Quantify Data & L.A.T.C.H
TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Instructions
2. Flip Classroom
3. Exercises
4. Feedback
5. Reflection
INSTRUCTIONS
FLIP CLASSROOM
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Holiday.
Week 4:
Week 5:
EXERCISES
Exercise 1: Quantify & Visualize Data
Task Brief
Quantify (count) your chosen items and arrange the objects into a presentable layout or chart. Information must be presented as is. You are required to arrange the objects with relevant indicators written out with pens to help you visualize the quantity and data. Take a picture of the final assembly and upload into your Google Drive folder.
For this exercise, I decided to use my hamster's mixed food.
First, I separated the handful of mix into distinct piles based on the type of ingredient. After sorting, I grouped the food into three main categories based on their function in a hamster diet:
- Staples - everyday food items such as grain pellets and pea flakes
- The Grinders - harder foods that help hamster wear down it's teeth
- Treats - occasional snacks like dried fruits or puffed corn
I also classified the items by texture (crunchy or chewy).
Once the categories were defined, I counted each individual piece and recorded the quantities.
- Brown grain pellets: 37 pieces
- Pink grain pellets: 43 pieces
- Pea flakes: 8 pieces
- Carobs: 4 pieces
- Broad beans: 3 pieces
- Teething food: 3 pieces
- Kibbles: 4 pieces
- Dried bananas: 5 pieces
- Puffed corn: 7 pieces
- Dried beetroot: 5 pieces
After collecting the numbers. I organized the information into a clear hierarchical structure:
- Category (Staples/ Grinders/ Treats)
- Texture (Crunchy/ Chewy)
- Ingredient type
- Quantity
Finally, I designed an infographic layout to visualize the data. I used the actual food pieces as visual data. The items were arranged in groups and labeled with quantities which allowing the viewer to quickly understand both the composition and distribution of the hamster food mix.
Exercise 2: L.A.T.C.H
Task Brief
Create a visual infographic poster that organizes information using at least four L.A.T.C.H principles (Location, Alphabet, Time, Category, Hierarchy). You may use the suggested datasets or choose your own topic. Design the poster using digital editing or illustration software; reused images are allowed, but all layout and supporting visuals must be original.
Resources:
First, I browsed through online resources and chose Pokémon-related materials that I found visually interesting and suitable for organizing into different information structures.
Next, I began designing the visual concept. Using Procreate, I illustrated the Location principle by drawing a scene representing the world inside a Poké Ball, which serves as the main visual environment where the information is placed.
After completing the illustration, I moved to Adobe Photoshop to assemble and refine the layout. In Photoshop, I arranged the selected Pokémon elements and supporting graphics according to the different L.A.T.C.H principles, ensuring the information was clearly structured and visually balanced.
Final Outcome
FLIP Classroom: Different types of Infographics & online tools
Task Brief
Pick one free online infographic tool and re-design one poorly constructed infographic poster through your own experimentation with the selected tool.
This was an infographic created for USA Today to warn people of "heat stroke". I think this infographic is poorly designed because many visual elements are unnecessary. The hand holding the thermometer feels uncomfortable and even slightly inappropriate. The cartoon sun is distracting, the layout is crowded, and the color use makes the warning levels hard to distinguish.
After
Compared to the original infographic, I used Canva to redesign a version that is clearer and easier to understand.
I organized the information by temperature levels, which helps readers quickly identify the level of risk and what actions they should take. also used a consistent structure for each temperature range, separating “what’s happening” and “what to do,” so the content is easier to scan and compare.
Instead of using exaggerated, highly saturated cartoon illustrations, I chose more visually balanced and harmonious design elements. This helps keep the focus on the information rather than distracting visuals.
My redesign focuses more on clarity and usability, making the infographic more suitable for communicating a serious public health message.
FEEDBACK
Week 2: You may consider starting the classification based on the functions of the mixed hamster food, and then gradually breaking it down into other attributes such as texture, size, shape, colour, and quantity. This approach would help viewers better understand the dataset. For example, it allows people to see what types of food are included in hamster mixes and what purpose each type serves. A more structured breakdown like this would make the information clearer and more informative.
Week 4: This is a well-executed design. I can clearly see the hierarchy in the layout, and the colour choices are well balanced. The visual structure works effectively. Maybe the poster could be improved by adding a bit more explanatory text to help viewers better understand the information being presented.
REFLECTION
Through these exercises, I learned how to organize and communicate information more clearly through visual design.
In the Quantify & Visualize Data task, I used hamster mixed food as my dataset. By sorting, grouping, and counting the different pieces, I learned how to turn everyday objects into data. This process helped me understand that good data visualization starts with clear classification and structure.
In the L.A.T.C.H infographic poster, I applied principles such as location, category, and hierarchy to organize the information. I first created the illustration in Procreate and then arranged the layout in Photoshop. According to Mr. Kannan's feedback, adding more explanatory text could make the information easier for viewers to understand.
For the redesign an awful infographic exercise, I analyzed an existing infographic and identified problems such as distracting visuals and unnecessary elements. Redesigning it helped me understand the importance of clarity, simplicity, and visual hierarchy in information design.
Overall, these exercises helped me improve my ability to analyze information and present it in a clear and structured visual format.
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