Information/Instructional Design - A Definition

Information and Instructional Design applies both traditional and evolving design principles to the process of translating unstructered, confusing, misleading, complex and unorganized data into understandable, valuable and meaningful information. The practice of information design requires an interdisciplinary approach which combines skills in graphic design, writing and editing, instructional design, human performance technology, and human factors.

Seen below is a diagram representing the different levels and elements of the user experience, a visual make of how Information design operates.





















Information design itself can also be instructional design since instructional design is the systematic process of translating general principles of learning and instruction into plans for instructional materials and learning, which is also one of the functions of information design. Information design is the key element in presenting data in a way that the user can navigate and create understanding.

Information/Instructional Design - Examples

Examples of Information/Instructional Design can be seen in Maps, Graphs, Signage, Diagrams and illustrative graphics.

A tram map for the city of Amsterdam.




















Information graphics used to show the amount of daily gun deaths in the USA.


















A weather map of the USA.