TY - BOOK AU - Coates, Kathryn AU - Ellison, Andy AU - Ballantyne, Lizzie TI - Introduction to information design SN - 9781780673257 U1 - 741.6 PY - 2014/// CY - London PB - Laurence King Publishing KW - AR KW - Graphic design KW - Information visualization KW - Case studies KW - Graphic arts KW - Visual communication N1 - Include bibliographical reference and index; Contents : What is information design? -- Information design for specific audiences -- Structuring information -- Legibility and readability -- Realizing the design through appropriate media -- Experimentation and inspiration for the design process -- Information design in practice : print, interactive and environmental -- Information design in practice: multi-platform delivery N2 - 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, the book gives a complete overview of this fundamental aspect of visual communication ER -