In the first chapter of the reading "About Information Design" it goes over topics such as who practices it, the reason why we need information design, the related fields that incorporate information design, how it is ubiquitous, how it gained great importance as civilization progressed, and so much more. The lists of people who practices information design are graphic designers, information architect (IA), interaction designer, user experience designer (UX), usability specialist, human factor specialists (ergonomics), human-computer interaction interaction specialist (HCI), and plain language expert. It is ubiquitous because you see it in railroad signage, maps, websites, brochures, instruction manual, ballots, exhibits (libraries, museums, science centers), books, product assembly, and automated phone systems. The world are publishing over 3,000 books daily, in the English language today it consists of 540,000 words which is five times more than during Shakespeare's time. The information within the New York Times Contains more information than a person in the 18th century would come across. Back in the old days Americans only had access to local newspaper and have only two to three tv stations. The exponential growth of technology is so rapid that it is also gave light to designers and created more design interface opportunities like personal computers, mobile phones, PDA's, MP3 Players, and so much more! Information design is also very cost efficient by helping thoroughly thiking through all of the issues that lie within a project.
http://www.fastcodesign.com/1662261/the-future-of-information-touchscreens-everywhere-video
http://michaelbabwahsingh.com/2012/03/02/10-challenges-facing-information-design-today/
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