Unit 2 Reading

In Unit 2's reading, "Design Toolkit". It goes over many tools that are available for the information design. The first tool was color, which the author explain that its the most basic and simple way to improve your information design. I agree with him, color will add some flare and group information clearly. Type styling is the next the tool, I find this can help audiences to find what they are looking for by skimming through headlines for example. Weight and scale is the next one, he explains that it having the weight and scale changed can show whats more important. I feel that audiences will comprehend it as "bigger is better". The next one on the agenda is Structure. I feel every design has a basic foundation, that here is where structure applies, for example like having a grid system to lay out complex information to be more legible. Next toolkit would be grouping where I agree that this can help readers realize the importance or certain groupings and visual hierarchy plays the role of that. Graphic elements which is one of the older ways of information design is something that history has taught us how to convey complex information to audiences in a simpler manner. I also find Imagery to be a powerful attraction to reel in readers, especially ones with shorter attention span. However above all else sound and motion would be the most eye catching element but can also be one's downfall for being too distracting.

http://uxdesign.smashingmagazine.com/2012/09/14/guidelines-designing-audio/
this one relates to the audio part of the reading.

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2011/10/14/the-dos-and-donts-of-infographic-design/
this article relates to many of the topics that were pointed out on the reading.