When creating my infographic, I tried to incorporate as many design principles as I could.
- I think numbering the options helps create a bit of story. It lets the reader know how many parts are in the infographic and shows them where to read next.
- The overall/key message is birth control options that are best used on a schedule, so I made sure to include a bit of a timeline/schedule for each type.
- I’d like to believe the colors make it look nicer and provide a structure that helps the reader.
- Lastly, less is more, so I included short descriptions of each type, plus a little picture to show what they might look like.
Design principles can also be related to Mayers principles. One example is the segmenting principle, which we may see by use of white space or negative space. Both ideas separates content into more bite-sized segments.
For the week 6 lesson plan, I thought it would be fitting to design a lesson for contraception methods! So I did:)
In terms of backward design use, I definitely see a resemblance to the digital arts course (AE 322) I am currently taking. In the beginning of each class we talk about what element we will focus on, why it is important, when we can use it, etc. I would say this is the big picture. The learning outcome would be that we know how to use the new element or feature effectively, like layering or typography. The evidence of learning, I think could be shown if we do the steps correctly. With layering for example, you should try to separate each layer as much as possible so you can decide how to make it look best (that’s what we were told at least). The assessment is a finished work that shows we used the specific feature/element, and learning activities I think could be practicing.
letterstokate
Hi Olivia, great blog post! I really liked how you did an infographic on birth control methods and I found it very easy to understand! There were birth controls on the infographic that I didn’t know existed. I liked your use of simple colour palettes with similar toned images, and you did a great job implementing the segmenting principle as well. Thanks for sharing!
alexaroubekas
Hi Olivia! Thank you for sharing your infographic, I really enjoyed reading through it and found it to be very visually appealing. I agree with your idea that adding a numbering system into the infographic helps to create a story and assists the viewer in where to look. In my own experience, infographics without numbers sometimes leave me feeling a little lost about where to look or what to read first. However the numbers in your visual helped me know where to look first, which was super helpful and made your infographic very easy to follow. Great job!