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/ˌɪn.fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən dɪˈzaɪn/ · in·for·ma·tion de·sign
noun
- The practice of organizing and presenting data, facts, or concepts in a clear, accessible, and aesthetically effective manner. Good information design turns a dense spreadsheet into a readable dashboard.
- A field of study that focuses on the visual communication of information, often overlapping with graphic design, UX, and data visualization. She earned her master’s degree in information design to improve public health reports.
Synonyms
data visualizationinformation architecturegraphic designvisual communicationUX designcontent designinfographicscommunication design
Antonyms
Did you know? The term “information design” was popularized by Robert Horn’s 1975 book of the same name, which is credited with establishing the discipline as a formal field of study.