Pentagram Posters
These posters from Pentagram that shows how the relationship between crime and drugs. The size of the typography gives the person a direct idea as to how the size and colour of the type relates to the crime and drug statistics of the country. This is a strong example of information design as it correlates the size of the type directly to the data.
To have a better look at the series have a click on the link below:
http://pentagram.com/en/new/2009/10/unodc-maps.php
Naughty Fish Rubbish Poster
Another example of information graphics is of Naughty Fish's poster about the amount of rubbish people are getting rid of in Australia. They use a grid to create a strong visual and can quickly convey the vast amount of rubbish the is disposed of by a single person in a week. The imagery allows the user to quickly understand the concept.
More of their work can be found at:
http://www.naughtyfish.com.au/#
How to Make a Paper Plane
These are some instructions for making a paper plane. Even though it is very basic it contains all the elements of a good piece of instructional design. It outlines the steps clearly with an image to help the user understand how to do something and is numbered so it is easy to follow. The text is also straightforward and simple.
Available from: http://www.knight-foundation.com/images/instructions.jpg
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