Learning Centre Information design

702.56

first step, identifythe problem

Observe/ You need to survey the existing

information design in use. What is not

working? What does the the learning centre

need?

Photograph/ They have inconsistent

type, comic sans, all caps, dark on dark is

not working.

avoid clutteredinformation

where is a guideto subjects?

be consistent withcolour coding

sketch, plan the area

Plan/ Imagine the space in a blank canvas

through drawing and you can realise where

appropiate to change.

Sketches/ Create an information hierachy

of importance. These will help the client

and designers quickly discuss potential

problems or further enhancement.

project the usersfirst view

create image placeholders

floor plans helpco-ordinate

clean, ease of navigation

Research/ Follow information and colour

design principles for effective clear easy to

use navigation.

Colour/ You can test your colour choice

as it needs to accomodate people with

colour blindness to aid the typography’s

legibility

deutranope, protanopetritanope

Graphic DesignGraphic Design

Graphic DesignAnimation & Comic Strips

ArchitectureCeramics Sculpture738

741.6

741.6

741.5

720’s

730 -737

hierachy the infothrough size

Graphic Design

741.6 745see also typography @ 677

the shelves should have the same

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InformationMap Guide

entrance

help desk

learning zone

learning zone

learning zone

map the categoriesarea, colour

Performing Arts

Music 780’s Singing 783 Musical instruments 784 – 788

Dance 792.8

Acting 792

Writing 808 Includes Script Writing Literature 810 – 822.3 Includes Plays

Engineering technology 620 - 629 Includes Sound Engineering for Media & Music

Shakespeare 822.33

Architecture 720’s Arts 700’s Includes Art History Artists 750-759 Fashion 746.92 See also Costume @ 391 Textiles 746 See also Textiles @ 677 See also Clothes making @ 646.4

Photography 770s

Ceramics 738

Graphic design 741.6 See also Typography @ 686 Design @ 745 & Printing for Graphic Arts 760 - 769 Forensics

Animation & comic strips 741.5

Media & Film Studies 302 See also Film Studies @ 791.4

Forensics Hairdressing

Art & Design

Sculpture 730 - 737

Arts & Crafts 745.6

Interior design 747

Hair & Beauty

Catering & Hospitality

Beauty therapy 646.72 Make-up 646.726 Nails 646.727

Catering & hospitality 640 - 641 Includes Cookery Books & Hospitality Services

Hotel management 647

Business management 658

Alternative therapies 615 Includes Massage, Aromatherapy & Re�exology

Health & safety 363 Includes Hygiene

Dictionaries & thesaurus 423

Mathematics 510

Others

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