In-Progress: Project 1

This week I lectured on the history of Information Design, and introduced Project 1: "Instruct". The student's objective is to select a process or activity of choice to be studied. From this study, they will create a design showcasing the necessary actions, steps, and procedures. Copy will be developed based upon research and insight collecting. This infographic is meant to show a method or process and give the viewer step by step directions. This could involve phases, directions, way finding, etc. This task will require the student to collect information and organize it in a way that is visually powerful and appealing. 

In addition, I assigned the Introduction and Chapter 1 of the course book, "Infographic: The Power of Visual Storytelling". The students must be prepared to discuss their readings and insights during the next class.

Observations:
The students must have an assigned task with very direct instructions, otherwise they may lose focus.