Information Design Final Project
3/2/2025-25/3/2025 Week 1-Week 7
Jie Xuan/ 0356515
Information Design/ Bachelor of Creative Media/Taylor's University
Information Design Final Project
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS
FINAL PROJECT
TIME FRAME: WEEK 01 - WEEK 07
DEADLINE: WEEK 07
MARK: 40%
DEADLINE: WEEK 07
MARK: 40%
Our group consists of 8 members:
Yan Zhi Xuan (0369425) – Leader
Sin Jun Ming (0364638)
Natalie Chu Jing Xuan (0354589)
Jie Xuan (0356515)
Chan Xiang Lam (0358400)
You Siyuan (0366978)
Iman Mikudim (0338004)
Esma Reza (0339055)
Instructions:
Based on FLIP group topic research, produce a basic video animation.
Description:
Using a processed design framework, you will now produce an infographic report to present the given information to a ‘target audience’ with the purpose of:
1. Creating awareness (such as Global Warming, Recycle, etc.)
2. Explaining a process (such as "how to" video)
3. Defining a concept (such as "What is Fast Fashion", "What is Color Wheel", etc.)
Any time based media and software using photography, vector imagery.
Design Considerations:
● Organization Principles – LATCH and Content Organization
● Aesthetic Principles – Animation principles
● Cognitive Principles – Principles of visualization
Output Expectation:
The presentation must be deliberated on, consider each assessment rubric of sorts to your final outcome:
● Show causality
● Multivariate graphics and visuals
● Integrate word number and images
● Content count
● Within eyesight
● Use multiple charts
● Do not de-quantify
Requirements:
Video resolution: 1920px x 1080px HD (min 1.5 mins max 3 mins)
Submission:
1. A ± 3 minute animated infographic uploaded into YouTube (unlisted)
2. Digital compilation into your Google Drive Folder
3. Online posts in your E-portfolio as your reflective studies(Please attach the E-Portfolio link here for submission.)
Proposal
During the first week, we explored 3 potential topics:
How to make a chocolate cake? (Explaining a process)
What is procrastination? (Defining a concept)
What is a balanced diet? (Creating awareness)
This is our proposal slide that covers the definition, reasons for choosing this topic, the objectives, target audience, and key information for each topic.
After discussion, we decided to focus our project on the question, "What is a balanced diet?" This topic felt especially meaningful, as it raises health awareness and encourages healthier eating habits.
Proposal
Pre-Production
The pre-production phase is where we planned and designed the visual and structural elements of our animated infographic. This stage was crucial in ensuring that our final animation would be visually appealing, informative, and easy to understand.
Mood Board – Gathering inspiration for the overall look and feel.
To establish the visual direction of our animation, Esma and Jun Ming created a mood board that reflects our chosen color palette, typography, and overall aesthetic. This helped ensure consistency in the design elements throughout the animation.
Typography & Colour Scheme
For the color scheme, we selected warm, natural tones such as brown, orange, and yellow to create a friendly and healthy atmosphere. Additionally, we used a bold and playful font called 'Super Foods,' which adds a fun, energetic touch while remaining clear and easy to read.
Visual References
For visual references, we gathered various food and nutrition infographics, including meal plate diagrams. These resources guided us in creating clear, engaging, and informative visuals for our animation.
Script
Before developing the wireframes, we crafted a structured script to map out the animation flow, key visuals, and voiceovers. This script acted as a blueprint for designing each scene and ensuring a clear, cohesive narrative throughout the video.
Wireframes & Sketches
With our moodboard already prepared, we proceeded to develop wireframes and sketches to map out the structure of our infographic animation. This step helped us organize visual elements and ensure a smooth flow of information.
The wireframe layouts for various scenes in the animation were designed by Iman. These wireframes served as the foundation for our visuals, featuring elements like a heptagon-shaped nutrition chart, an infographic highlighting energy benefits, and a pie chart representing a balanced diet. This process allowed us to refine and finalize our ideas before diving into detailed illustrations and animation.
Following this, Yan Zhi Xuan began sketching the initial visuals for our animated infographic video, bringing the concepts to life visually.
Production
With our visual direction, storyboard, and design elements finalized, we moved on to the production phase, where we translated our sketches and wireframes into finalized digital assets, animated them to create engaging visuals, and incorporated voiceovers for a more immersive experience.
Our production process:
AI Digitalization - Converting sketches into vector illustrations.
After finalizing our wireframes, we moved on to the design using Adobe Illustrator. The illustrations and scene layouts were created in Adobe Illustrator, ensuring a clean and visually appealing look while maintaining consistency with our theme.
AE Animation Work Progress - Animating the infographic using Adobe After Effects.
Once the illustrations were completed, Natalie and Jun Ming animated the scenes in After Effects. They added movement, smooth transitions, and effects to make the infographic more engaging.
Cap Cut Editing & Voice Acting
Once the animation was ready, me and Xiang Lam moved on to voice acting and editing to complete the video. First, they recorded the voiceover following the script. This helped ensure the narration matched the visuals and flowed naturally. Then, for background music and sound effects, they sourced them from Douyin and YouTube. These elements make the animation more engaging and lively.
Post-Production
After completing the animation phase, the editing team began combining all the scenes into a full video. Once the visuals were arranged, we added the voice-over and background sound effects to enhance the storytelling and create a more engaging viewing experience.
Consultation, Feedbacks & Refinements
We gathered feedback from Mr. Fauzi to refine our animation. In Week 6, Mr. Fauzi pointed out a spelling error in "Protein", suggested speeding up the essential nutrients chart, and recommended adding numbering and enlarging text in Scene 4. He also noted that the ending felt abrupt, so we adjusted it for a smoother finish.
In Week 7, we presented our final project to the lecturers. The lecturers gave us constructive feedback regarding the flow, clarity, and visual pacing of the video. The transition from Scene 3 to Scene 4 had an unintended blank screen, which we shortened. We removed a pen element in Scene 4-1, added more animation in Scene 4-2, and adjusted the voiceover to sync with the visuals. These improvements made the final animation more polished, engaging, and seamless. Based on their suggestions, we revised and refined the video to improve its overall quality. These adjustments helped make the final output more polished, informative, and visually appealing.
Final Presentation Slide:
Final Submission:
Final Outcome: https://youtu.be/qn7M7n1CCxM
Final Video: What is a Balanced Diet?
FEEDBACKS
Throughout the project, we received valuable feedback from our lecturer, Mr. Fauzi, which helped us refine our animated infographic. Below is a summary of the key feedback and improvements made:
Week 3 - Initial Approval
Feedback: Wireframes were well-structured and clear.
Action Taken: Proceeded with production based on approved wireframes.
Week 6 - Content & Timing Adjustments
Spelling Error: The word "Protein" was misspelled throughout the video.
Scene 1-2: The essential nutrients chart needed a slightly faster transition.
Scene 4:
Added numbering for better organization.
Increased text size for better readability.
Ending: The animation stopped too abruptly, requiring a smoother transition.
Week 7 – Final Refinements
Scene 3 to Scene 4: The transition was not smooth. A blank screen appeared for a moment. This part was shortened.
Scene 4-1: Removed the unnecessary pen element.
Scene 4-2: Added more animation to enhance engagement.
Voiceover Syncing: The narration was misaligned with the visuals, so adjustments were made to ensure proper synchronization.
REFLECTION
Experience
Working on this project has been an incredibly valuable learning journey, giving us the opportunity to experience the full process of creating an animated infographic from start to finish. From initial research and planning to design, animation, and refinement based on feedback, each stage challenged us to collaborate, problem-solve, and stay adaptable.
Finding
I found out that doing a good infographic animated video is challenging. Achieving a smooth animation flow while ensuring clarity and keeping the content engaging is challenging. We also face that the voiceover and the picture not in the same seconds. Through ongoing consultations with our lecturers, we identified areas for improvement — such as fine-tuning timing, enhancing visuals, and synchronizing voiceovers. These adjustments significantly strengthened our final piece, making it more polished and impactful.
Observation
Moreover, working together as a team helped us sharpen our communication and task management abilities. Every member contributed meaningfully, and our combined efforts brought the project to life in a cohesive and visually captivating way. Overall, this experience has enriched our understanding of design fundamentals, animation techniques, and the importance of continuous iteration in the creative process.
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