An Introduction to Information Design by Coates, Kathryn, Ellison, Andy -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Introduction 1. What is information design?

Definitions of information design A brief history of information design Why is information design necessary? What are the different types of information design?

2. Information design for specific audiences

Identifying the audience and their needs Defining the audience Activity: How to identify your audience Internationalism Inclusivity Visual impairment Hints and Tips: Designing for visual impairment Case study: Designing for a target audience – children

3. Structuring information

Grids Hierarchy of information Dynamic composition and gesture Sequence of information Hints and Tips: Organizing information Hints and Tips: Using a grid Hints and Tips: Setting up the grid Case study: Grid structure and hierarchy

4. Legibility and readability

Understanding legibility and readability Readability: colour, tint and tone Legibility, readability and contrast Weight, size and scale Typographic elements Glossary of typographical terms Graphic elements Imagery Hints and Tips: Visibility and contrast Hints and Tips: Colour-coding Hints and Tips: Choice of typeface, weight and scale Case study: Illustration in information design Case study: Graphics in information design

5. Realizing the design through appropriate media

Explanation of media Choosing appropriate media The difference between print and digital Designing for different digital platforms Computer data visualization Exhibition design and design for the environment Hints and Tips: Knowing the possibilities of media Case study: Maintaining a brand’s visual identity across different media

6. Experimentation and inspiration for the design process

Why is experimentation and inspiration important? Lateral thinking Inspiration for design Editing data for inspiration The importance of trying out ideas Hints and Tips: Taking inspiration from the world around you Case study: Inspiration for the design process Case study: Visual mapping

7. Information design in practice: print, interactive and environmental

Design outcomes Routes for print-based information design Case studies: Print-based information design Routes for interactive information design Case study: Interactive information design Routes for environmental information design Case studies: Environmental information design

8. Information design in practice: multi-platform delivery

Using multiple platforms Case study: Interactive exhibition design Case study: Environmental and interactive wayfinding

Conclusion Glossary Further reading / Websites Index Acknowledgements Picture credits