Giving Form to Information

During researching "Information Design" I came across this video. Interesting way of defining "Information":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WytNkw1xOIc

Mood Board for User Persona: Johnny Smith

Johnny Smith

John is a 75-year-old retired carpenter who still enjoys hikes in national parks and ridding his Harley-Davidson. He looks forward to the local club raffle and a catch up with the boys on a Thursday evening. He also enjoys playing bingo, listening to local radio and watching old western movies with his wife Jill. As he gets older and has to visit the hospital more often, he prefers quick and efficient healthcare with simple, bold instructions and hospital signs. He aims to enjoy the rest of his life traveling a little and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.
· Location: Hobart
· Toaster Usage: Unfortunately Johnny has never used a fancy new electric toaster
· Computer/Internet Usage: PC, Occasionally browses the Internet with the help of his grandchildren.
· Computer Skill: Novice user. Finds things too complicated on the computer to use. Has an email but doesn’t know how to use it properly.

Storyboard: Section of "Making Toast"

Tutorial Activity 1- Flowcarts

Flowcart on "How To Make Toast"

Uncommon Sense

I decided to check out Andy Polaine's blog after my return from the Interactive Design lecture this morning:

Polaine: Uncommon Sense- http://www.polaine.com/

This blog includes interesting insights in relation to design theories and includes interviews with a variety of designers. It's an interesting blog for those who like updating their knowledge of the design industry.

Web 2.0 ... The Machine is Us/ing Us- Video

On researching Web 2.0 I managed to stumble on this video on YouTube. It was created by Michael Wesch an Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Kansas State University. If you can keep up with it, it's worth a watch:

And... Here... We... Go

So I have actually started writing on my blog for Exercise 1+2 in Interactive Design! I still feel blogging is still very foreign to me and I believe I have MUCH to learn. Watch this space for more about Interactive and Information Design.