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 visual diagrams - bar Graphs: good for showing data not always good for showing small details used to help explain points and basic data Nigel Holmes Graph: illustrative graphs time magazine reworked a bar graph into a theme that displays how he wants the information to come across statistical graphic - Napoleon's losses shows napoleon's losses in terms of troops over time/location interactive statistical graph to display more information maps shows geography, height, street layout ect... not always good for showing data and specific info about a location shows the more general info streetlight map maps used as art halloween pumpkin map richer people had more jack-o-lanterns. journey strip maps britannia depicta simple maps showing 1 route designed for tradesman/travellers of the time to show shops and markets shows barebone geographical information originally designed for spies IKEA simple line drawing used for viscom trying to make it as simple as possible to follow magnific

Hello, This is just a page for some initial questions I have for the project.. 1- Would the ink style technique I mentioned in my initial sketches be a style / theme you would be interested in for this project? 2- When it comes to information displayed on the guide, is there anything you would think of as "vital' to be included? 3- Out of the visual themes; Nature, Autumn and Steampunk. Do you have a prefered one? Also If you have general overall feedback you can leave a comment here.

- Some initial sketches of some layouts for the walking guide. -An initial sketch of an info page, using some outlines and shapes to create a theme/style. These can be used as a fun way to store information, a little bit more interesting than just blocks of information. - This was some experimenting I did with some pen ink and a paintbrush. I like the effect this created and you can also flick the brush onto the paper to create a nice 'scruffy' effect. I think this would make for an interesting visual theme for the walking guide.  

 Themed Mood Board 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steampunk _______________________________________________________________________ This theme relates more to trains and railways rather than the nature side. This theme can usually be displayed as a dark and depressing colour pallet, but I want to use some brighter colours within this theme to make it pop more. I think this theme would be interesting and eye-catching, also allowing for some creative illustrations and typography.

 Themed Mood Board 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Autumn _______________________________________________________________________ This theme to me feels comforting and calm, while still being strongly associated with the information displayed. I think this theme would help to give the infographic as more interesting twist on the nature theme, with warmer, softer colours.

 Themed Mood Board 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nature _________________ _____________________________________________________ I think this theme works well for a 'walking leaflet', as it links with the overall themes that people would associate with the countryside and walking paths. I think this theme would help to make the infographic look more in line with the type of information it is displaying and reinforce the subject.

Competitor Research ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership https://www.gloucestershirecommunityrail.org/ _______________________________________________________________________ Who are they? Gloucester Community Rail Partnership (GCRP), based in Gloucestershire. _______________________________________________________________________ What Services do they provide? GCRP is a rail line connecting 9 stations around Gloucestershire. Along with being the connecting rail line for Gloucester with its surrounding areas, they also often hold community events and in general are involved in Gloucester's tourism and travel, as well as striving to improve the local stations. _______________________________________________________________________ What visual materials, media or maps do they use for showing their network(s)? On their main website page this is the graphi

Research Task ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- London Underground Harry Beck The recognisable London Underground tube map was first created by an electrical draughtsman by the name of Harry Beck in 1933. He took inspiration from the circuit maps he drew during his job, and used it to create a map people could read and use easily. Harry Beck stripped the map of geographical location and distance, in favour of ease of use. The underground is notoriously fast and busy, so creating a map that is so quick and easy to use was a very important development for the underground. Having personally used the London Underground a lot, I can say first hand that the maps are a great help, and the iconic design is not only great style wise, but also practically. Harry Beck's Original tube map Harry Beck Becks design was initially rejected due to it being considered too radical of a change, but a trial print