Instructional design is the conception of learning experiences that are constructed in a way that is easily understood by a user. The process involves how products and experiences are delivered, designed and developed. Instructional designers often used instructional technology to develop a variety of skills and knowledge. These skills are then used to meet the needs of the users. On the other hand, information design is the method of presenting information that is constructed in a way that is easily understood by users. These designs are targeted at specific audiences for their specific content in order to meet the design’s goal. Thus, information designs and instructional designs both have the ability to present complex data in a much more organised and structured way that the user can quickly grasp.
This heavy detailed information and instructional design displays an example of a healthy and steady meal span. Using a visual metaphor in this infographic is creative and communicates its information to the user successfully. Despite the number of details and images that are involved in the design, it is still clearly understood because of the way it is structured. In addition, the images are visually appealing and grasp the user’s attention.
This information design displays colours on emotions and one’s favourite music. The infographic connects three sections of information in a creative way and makes the aura of the design very exciting. Turning favourite music and albums into colourful data visualisations and emotions increase the aesthetic of the design in a unique manner.
This information and instructional design create a visual storytelling structure on how one obtains fat. The design greets the user with a tone of humour and makes them more interested in reading more. The process of this diagram can be perceived as complex when explained in words, so, therefore, illustrating the stages and having simple captions can help the user understand the information much more easily.
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