An Introduction to Information Design

Information design is the visualization of information through graphic design. This invaluable guide provides a creative, informative, and practical introduction to the general principles of information design.

With chapters on understanding the audience, structure, legibility and readability, selection of media, experimentation and multi-platform delivery, An Introduction to Information Design gives a complete overview of this fundamental aspect of visual communication.

Fully illustrated case studies from leading designers provide professional insight into the challenges involved in creating information design for print, interactive and environmental media. Practical exercises and tips enable the reader to put this learning into practice. This makes it the perfect book for graphic design students as well as design enthusiasts.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 What is information design?
Chapter 2 Information design for specific audiences
Chapter 3 Structuring information
Chapter 4 Legibility and readability
Chapter 5 Realizing the design through appropriate media
Chapter 6 Experimentation and inspiration for the design process
Chapter 7 Information design in practice: print, interactive and environmental
Chapter 8 Information design in practice: multi-platform delivery