3/2/2025 - 10/3/2025 (Week 4 - Week 6)
Wee Jun Jie / 0375271
Information Design / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Project 1&2
INSTRUCTIONS
Requirements:
Part 1: Infographic poster (10%)
1. Choose 1 infographic poster reference from Internet (Please consult before proceeding)
2. Redesign the poster into A4 size. Sketch the idea and process
3. Redesign and simplify the poster based on visual hierarchy & typography
4. Simplify the poster's design based on color, shape & pattern
5. Attach your final poster on E-Portfolio with explanation and reflective writing
Part 2: Minimal animated infographic (10%)
1. Animate your infographic poster into one static loop animation page
2. Loop duration in between 15-30 second
3. Size: 1080 x 1920px (Vertical Video) upload to your own YouTube channel.
Project 01
Step 01-03
Step 04-06
Steps 01-03
To break away from the original information framework, I decided to use a hand holding drugs as the main subject, focusing on both syringes and pill-type drugs. After determining the direction, I first considered how to handle the animation. I wanted the syringe to move and use the color of veins to create an effect. Once the main animation was resolved, I added some "soul" to the poster by incorporating the title. I also applied a shattered effect to the typography to better align with the overall theme.
Steps 04-06
For this part, I first analyzed the original design materials and categorized the drugs into two types: Class A and Class B, each causing different levels of harm to the body. I also listed the effects of drug use separately. I spent a long time arranging this section but struggled to achieve the ideal layout. Since I wanted the information to be concise, I avoided overly flashy effects. In the upper-middle part of the poster, I planned to use a pill as the main visual element, with surrounding text in a rotating effect. Unlike the original design, which randomly placed all drug-related elements, my approach focuses on integrating these elements cohesively for a more structured and visually appealing composition.
Fig 1.1 Poster Attempt - After Feedback
Fig 1.2 Before (Original) & After (Redesign)
Fig 1.3 Final Poster
Fig 2.2 Step 02 - GIF
Fig 2.3 Step 03 - GIF
Fig 2.4 Step 04 - GIF
Fig 2.5 Touch Up Effects
Fig 2.6 Touch Up View (Noise)
Final Animated Infographic Poster
Fig 1.1 Poster Attempt - After Feedback
Fig 1.2 Before (Original) & After (Redesign)
Fig 1.3 Final Poster
Project 02
Fig 2.1 Step 01 - GIF
Fig 2.1 Step 01 - GIF
I first divided the composition into three sections: top, middle, and bottom. For this top part, I transform the title to 3D element to make the poster's theme stand out. By converting it into 3D, I could adjust its Z-axis first pushing it into the distance and then bringing it back after one second to create a sudden pop-out effect. As for the annotation next to the title, I masked a beige rectangle behind the line, allowing the text to remain hidden at the beginning of the video and then pop out after about two seconds.
Fig 2.2 Step 02 - GIF
For the second part, I designed a sliding animation, allowing each drug category to appear on the screen at different times. The descriptions for Class A and Class B also use the same sliding animation effect.
Fig 2.3 Step 03 - GIF
In this part, I masked all the information and gradually revealed the main element, the "lungs," by adjusting its opacity from light to deep. Then, the consequences of drug use gradually popped up from the bottom at different angles. Finally, two skulls representing "death" rotated into view as a warning.
Fig 2.4 Step 04 - GIF
Just a simple pop up for the helpline and statistics info.
Fig 2.5 Touch Up Effects
Fig 2.6 Touch Up View (Noise)
Finally, I made some detailed touch-ups. After the drug effects information appeared, a noise effect gradually surfaced on the lungs, enhancing the overall depth and visual impact.
FEEDBACK
Week 4
Week 5
- The distinction between Part A and Part B drugs is unclear, making it difficult to understand their differences. The current descriptions lack detail and could be significantly improved. Consider restructuring the information to clearly highlight the effects, risks, and legal classifications of each category. Use visuals, comparisons, or simplified explanations to make the distinctions more accessible and easier for everyone to grasp.
Week 5
- Can't leave comment on your blog. Overall looks okay animation can be improved in terms of timing and sequence.
REFLECTION
Among the three exercises, the Animated Infographic Poster was the most challenging for me, as it required me to convey information clearly through motion. Unlike static design, where elements stay in place, animation introduces movement, and I struggled with balancing clarity and visual appeal. Ensuring that the audience could easily follow the information without feeling overwhelmed was a key challenge.
I spent a lot of time refining timing, pacing, and transitions to make sure the text and visuals appeared in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. Experimenting with different motion techniques helped me find better ways to emphasize key points without making the animation too fast or cluttered. These exercises reinforced my understanding of timing, easing, and composition, which ultimately helped me improve my approach to the Animated Infographic Poster.
Overall, this project pushed me to think critically about how to effectively communicate information through animation, and I learned a lot from the process.