Information Design / Lilah Prestia

When creating a blog, or any type of content that is meant to share information, it is important to consider everyone that may come across it. This includes those who are both hearing and/or visually impaired. I have recently began watching a woman named Molly Burke on YouTube who is blind, and she posts videos and shares information on how she manages certain activities without sight. In the past, she has shared how she uses her cell phone and how Apple has played a big role in helping her to stay connected and freely use the internet. Apple (2018) explains their device’s accessibility features, including voice activation, hearing aids, shortcuts, reading support, and switch control (Accessibility, para. 1). Companies like Apple are empowering to those with disabilities, allowing hearing or visually impaired people to understand and enjoy the same content as those who have no problem hearing or seeing.  Below is a video of Molly Burke publicly speaking about the importance of ...

According to Meirelles (2013), there are generally two terms for visual displays of information, and these are infographics and information design (p. 11). There are both pros and cons when comparing information design infographics to interactive web-pages. Infographics are visual and use graphics such as symbols, drawings, and maps, in order to share information. Murphy (2012) shares that infographics show off information in a creative and interesting way (para. 1). Murphy (2012) also adds that the major parts of an infographic are the visual, the content, and the knowledge (para. 1). Information design is more about the process of how communication is being displayed. “…The main purpose is to inform, in contrast to persuasive approaches more commonly used in practices such as advertising…” (Meirelles, 2013, p. 11). Pros of infographics are that they can be eye-catching, and they are generally easier to view and comprehend. However, infographics may also be easy to misundersta...