INFORMATION DESIGN
With all these theories, my mind feels like it’s filled with
scholars all debating and arguing their point of view. It is a clutter of
Information, techniques and methodologies.
In Roams book he discusses how we need to gather information, spread it out to read it clearly, create a coordinate system and
then practice visual triage(Roam 57). I feel I am doing the same thing when it
comes to studying these theories and make sense of them. One thing I have done
is create my notes in Microsoft OneNote. A normal written notebook will just not cut
it. This information is nonlinear and a lot of it is in diagram form. OneNote
categorizes things into tabs so it is easy to move throughout and the information is
spread out yet organized. Another great feature of OneNote is how it can be synced on multiple devices, also notes can be shared with other people.
Originally I had chosen Passini as my preferred theory on
Information Design. It was practical and useful information without going too
deep into hypothetical concepts. Passini focus’s mostly on the idea of
wayfinding, which is simply a form of design which helps people get to their destinations. In contrast there is Shedroff who talks more about Interactive
Information Design in which the viewer is an active participant in the end
result and will go through an experience that the designer laid out to gain
knowledge and then wisdom. His theory is limited to more interactive
experiences such as games, co-creative applications, chat lines, discussion
forums,etc.
His use of diagrams to show his point across is compelling and
direct. Since I am studying in the field of Location-Based Entertainment
Design, his theories and methodologies are very useful for me. I want to create
environments that people can explore and experience in unique ways. For use in
my blog I guess I could make it more interactive by adding a discussion or
comment forum, an interactive game or lesson.
Pros
Compelling and clear descriptions
with practical examples.
Information Interactive Design diagram/Idea
Understanding context diagram/idea
Cons
In his article was limited to
mostly discussion of interactive Information design which included information
design as a component of that method.
AS A BONUS: a link to my discussion topic about Brenda Dervin
References cited:
Roam, Dan. The Back OF The Napkin. Published by the Penguin Group. 2008
Jacobson, Robert Information Design. Article by Nathan Shedroff Information Interaction Design: A Unified Field Theory of Design. MIT Press. 2000
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http://nathan.com/thoughts/
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