ISSUES IN INFORMATION DESIGN The vehicles that deliver information is almost endless, ranging from sophisticated and complex publications targeted for a specific educated audience to the simple Florida presidential ballot of 2000. The Internet and other time-based information have brought new challenges as well as rewards. The world is producing more information than ever before and as consumers we will have to use and consume it as part of our daily lives. Information design needs good designers. Each student will concentrate or focus on one particular issue, category or problem found in the information design domain and society at large, researching, analyzing and understanding its impact on our lives. Each student will share their in-process research work with the rest of their peers during each of the class sessions for discussion and feedback. This will help build many connections between subject areas as well as enrich the entire subject. Each student will produce a (written & designed) project, with visuals, that demonstrates their work. The class will conclude with each student giving a mini presentation of their project. Every student is expected to be a proactive member of the class, contributing to the discussions and content. If time permits, guest experts will be invited to contribute. Goal: To gain an understanding of the significant role and contribution of information design to society. Text: Wurman, Richard Saul. Information Anxiety 2. Indianapolis, IN: Que, 2001. Class limit: 10
