Information Design: Exercise 02

| 04.02.2024 - 18.02.2025 (WEEK 1-WEEK 3)

| Tang Chin Ting [ 0366473 ]

| Information Design / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media
| Exercices

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INSTRUCTIONS

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SUBMISSION

Exercise 02 - L.A.T.C.H Infographic poster

Instructions:

1. Organize a group of information into a visual poster that combines and utilizes the LATCH principles (Minimum 4). 

2. You are required to use the digital photo editing/illustration software available to assemble the information into a LATCH infographic poster. 

3. You are allowed to reuse the images, but you have to create the rest of the visuals to complete the poster.

Requirements:

1. Size resolution: A4 size

2. Progress and submission link on E-Portfolio.

Submission:

1. Final poster attached to this submission.

2. E-Portfolio link attached to this submission. 

Based on the given instructions, I have chosen to create a poster about the introduction to "NewJeans", a K-pop group, highlighting their most popular singles. The infographic will incorporate "timeline, category, location, and alphabet" to organize the information effectively. All relevant details are documented in the file below.

Figure 1.1 L.A.T.C.H Information Document

L - Where their songs are popular (Location)

A - Singles arranged A-Z (Alphabet)

T - Timeline of releases (Time)

C - Type of songs (Category)

Visual References

To start the exercise, I tried to find some references on Pinterest, and there are a lot of interesting infographic poster examples. I thus found some examples is more related to the content that I want to do. Here are the references:

Figure 1.2 & 1.3 References

Figure 1.4 & 1.5 References

Sketches

Based on these references, I plan to sketch several layout ideas for the poster:  

• First Sketch: The NewJeans group photo will be placed at the center, with the information positioned around the corners for a balanced composition.  
• Second Sketch: The information will be aligned to the left side, while the group photo will be placed on the right. However, this layout feels a bit plain, so I may refine it further.  
• Third Sketch: The group photo and a CD image will be positioned at the bottom, with the information placed at the top. To make the design more visually engaging, I plan to add illustrations like clouds and incorporate text within them.

Digitization

After deciding to follow the first sketch, I start downloading the elements that I want to put into the poster on Pinterest and Google. I decided to design the poster in Y2K style because it is more related to NewJeans.

Here is the background that I chose, after that, I started to place the elements and the text.

Figure 1.6 Progress of digitization

Figure 1.7 First Version of Poster

When I have done the first version, I found that it was a bit boring but I couldn't figure out the issue, so I just tried to add more elements and align the image.

Figure 1.8 Second Version of Poster

It seems that the group photo is too small. I made it bigger with the CD image and placed it at the center. After the arrangement, it looks better.

Figure 1.9 Third Version of Poster

I realized that the poster had too many colors, making it visually overwhelming. To refine the design, I decided to use outline-only shapes and incorporate gradients to add depth and visual interest.

Figure 1.10 Progress of Poster

Final Poster

Figure 1.11 Final Poster

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REFLECTION

Reflecting on my experience creating the L.A.T.C.H. infographic poster on "NewJeans", I gained valuable insights into the design process. Initially, I explored various layout ideas, sketching different compositions to find the most effective arrangement. I chose a Y2K-inspired design to align with NewJeans' aesthetic, incorporating vibrant colors and thematic elements.

During digitization, I experimented with placing the group photo centrally and distributing information around it. However, the initial design felt cluttered due to excessive colors. To address this, I refined the poster by using outline-only shapes and adding gradients, which enhanced visual appeal without overwhelming the viewer.

This project taught me the importance of balancing creativity with clarity. By observing how design elements interact, I learned to make thoughtful adjustments, resulting in a cohesive and engaging infographic.