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Initial Competitor Research

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Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership Aims of scheme are to: " To contribute to the visitor experience and long-term economic sustainability of Gloucestershire. To improve accessibility to public transport. To improve the integration of transport through sustainable modes. To increase ridership profile and community involvement at all Gloucestershire's railway stations. To provide community insight to shape future proposals for rail investment and services across the county." Throughout their website, calming earthy tones are used representing the natural landscape of the area (accompanied by photographs of picturesque towns or landscapes). Aesthetic of nature, sustainability and cleanliness Multiple maps are featured such as maps displaying a very simple, broken down diagram of the train stations in the region and where each is located, also marking key stations from those that are smaller. There are also maps for each station and it's surrounding area which is

Deconstructing Brief + Client Presentation

  ' Develop a supporting infographics leaflet for the ‘rail trails’ project'  Client: Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership (WCRP) Project is a collaboration between University of Worcester and Worcestershire Ramblers, trails are new walking routes that link railway stations in the region. 'allow users to explore the Worcestershire countryside in a healthy wa y on foot while using sustainable travel on regional railways too.' - Focus on eco and health. Overarching infographic brochure/leaflet requested that not only promotes 'rail trails' but directs users to more information online about individual routes etc. 'Primary audience:    Regional walkers, UK walking groups, tourists, rail visitors to the area' 'Secondary audience:  Communities within close proximity to stations in the region' Elements requested for brochure: 'Simplified' re-design of line map for WCRP 2x individual sub-line maps within given region (Cotswold and Malvern Li

Class Tasks 23/1

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British Airways Safety Card Icons tell a visual story that is accessible by all languages. Step by step guide, ordered by numbers. Grid layout makes a clear flow of information. 'Open Here', The Art of Instructional Design Provides informative diagrams of different tasks and machinery throughout history. Numbered instructions that are interactive. Presents hard to convey information in visual and understandable ways. London Underground Map: BBC Design Classic "almost impossible to improve and it's beautiful to look at" 273 stations, 2.5 million people use it every day. Typeface designed by Edward Johnson. Beck's design was almost turned down for being too 'revolutionary'. Trial edition of map printed (about 500 copies) and people loved design. What station came after what station and how they connected was more important than actual distances and geography Not a map at all, but a diagram. Similar to electrical circuit diagrams. Symbol of London as any

Bibliography

 Bibliography Design Museum (no date)  British Road Signs ,  Design Museum . Available at: https://designmuseum.org/discover-design/all-stories/british-road-signs (Accessed: January 17, 2023).  East Suffolk Lines (no date)  East Suffolk Lines . Available at: https://eastsuffolklines.co.uk/ (Accessed: January 29, 2023).  Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership (no date)  Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership ,  Glos CRP . Available at: https://www.gloucestershirecommunityrail.org/ (Accessed: January 29, 2023).  Graham-Smith, D. (2016)  The history of the tube map ,  Londonist . Available at: https://londonist.com/2016/05/the-history-of-the-tube-map (Accessed: January 23, 2023).  McClatchey, C. (2011)  The road sign as Design Classic ,  BBC News . BBC. Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15990443 (Accessed: January 17, 2023).  Smart Drivers Network (2021)  Traffic signs LGV ,  Smart Drivers Network . Smart Drivers Network. Available at: https://www.smartdriversnetwo

Introduction to Graphic Information Design

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What is Information Graphic Design? 1. "Complex ideas communicated with clarity, precision and efficiency". 2. "The graphical representation of facts, figures and information". 3. "How we interact with and represent information".  4. Addresses high level information to provide clarity and efficiency. Examples of different formats of Information Graphic Design Quick information sketches  Graphs and pie Charts Signs and way finding Graphic Information Design is present in mass across all forms of the media, such as on tv shows (weather graphics), general election graphics and in films of all kinds. What is successful Information Graphic Design? Successful information graphic design is usually direct, simple and accessible. These three elements are crucial to convey information as quick as possible to the largest group of people. For instance, successful infographic design is sometimes described as being 'invisible' as it is not designed to be noticed