Information Design-Project 1 & 2

 9/1/2023-25/2/2023

Ng Jia Xien 0355062

Information Design

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Instruction

MIB

Project 1: Instructable Poster

pasta grannies

Fig 1.1 Sketch & color palette 

After getting feedback from Mr. Hafiz, he thinks that the flow and the layout of my sketch are interesting, and he also suggested I draw each ingredient out and use it in the infographic instead of searching for online pictures. 

Fig 1.2 Assets used in poster and animation

Fig 1.3 Poster ver1 

Mr. Hafiz asked me to add some information to my poster, such as measurements or instructions. 

Fig 1.4 Poster ver2

So I made a second version for my poster and this time Mr. Hafiz asked me to add a bit more volume to the emphasized words or important information such as amount and time. 

Fig 1.5 Final Poster

After the poster is done, I started to adjust and rename the layer before opening the file in After Effects. 

Fig 1.6 Layers

Fig 1.7 After Effect

Through the vector animation exercise, I have learned some basic skills of After Effects, such as Basic Transform Properties and Bounce effects. 

After done the animation in After Effects, I use Premier Pro to add sound effects. 

Instructable Poster Final Outcome

Project 2: Motion Graphic

Exercise 3: Kinetic Typography

Fig 2.1 Moodboard 1

We have our first meeting at the campus after class, and we decided to choose a song that has strong beats so that is easier for us to animate. So, in the end, we choose "Look What You Made Me Do" by Taylor Swift.

Fig 2.2 Moodboard 2

Fig 2.3 Moodboard 3

After some research, each of the members in the group provided our idea about the color palette and typefaces. Then, we choose five typefaces to work with. 

Fig 2.4 Moodboard 4

After we done all the decisions, we start to do research and provide some ideas about kinetic typography, we created a shared album for us to share our research results. 

Fig 2.5 Shared Album

To start our project 2-exercise 3, we first separate the lyrics and assigned each member's part. 

Fig 2.6 Google Sheets Final Project Script Breakdown

Then we do our part separately and combine it all together afterward. 

Fig 2.7 After Effects

Kinetic Typography Final Outcome

Exercise 4: Pie Chart

Fig 3.1 Animated Chart

In this exercise, we are going to learn how to animate an animated chat, according to Google Sheets, I am doing part D, which is a line chart. 

Final Outcome

Exercise 5: Vector Animation

Fig 4.1 Vector Animation

In this exercise, we should learn to use easy ease and motion blur, to make the movement in the composition less pronounced and jarring.

Final Outcome

Reflection

While working on projects 1 and 2, it took a lot of effort to study Adobe After Effects. I was not very familiar with this software, so it was a bit difficult for me to use this software easily and complete the projects perfectly. But with the exercises and some online tutorials provided by the lecturer, I was able to complete my tasks and gradually use the software well. I am very satisfied with the results of the project, especially project 1, which was a group project, and seeing the end result of our whole team effort made me feel satisfied. And I also learned a lot of skills in using the software in projects 1 and 2, which will help me a lot in my future studies.