InfoVis
In organizing these images, I wanted each segment to answer some part of the question "What is ASUW?" The first box explains what ASUW does by showing where it's money is spent. Next, map shows what ASUW does by showing its impact throughout campus. The timeline shows what ASUW stands for by showing the issues brought to and advocated for on the behalf of the senate. Lastly, web diagram almost flips the question, showing what you can do with ASUW, and aswers the orinal question by showing tht ASUW is opportunity.
Displays that exploit the visual potential of layout
Critique #1
My first critic liked the layout with the graphs on the left more than the other layout because it was more interesting to not have two sections of equal width stacked directly on top of each other. She questioned if the dotted line best matched with the rest of the graphic or the lakers graphic however. She suggested I try a solid line, to match the other solid lines in the graphic. She liked the coloring and felt that it matched the color model.
Revisions based on this critique
Due to unanimous input, as well as my own personal preference, I decided to work forward with the layout with the budget charts on the left. I also tried solid lines to seperate sections and will see what my second round of critics have to say about it.
How I emulated my models:
I emulated my layout model by partitioning the graphic according to subject matter and aligned things inside each section to each other. Additinally, I matched my color model by sectioning off the graphic with a purple divider and using purple text for the title and caption. Additionally, I changed any text on yellow to be white and formatted several partition titles to match the format of the overall infographic title, which is emulating the type model's title. I also modified the gavel image's coloring to better match the color model and the colors of the senate timeline.
First Iteration
Evolution of What is ASUW?
Second Iteration
Critique #3
My third critic liked the same layout as the previous two critics. He questioned if the white background of the text boxes on the map matches the rest of the graphic but thinks it looks good overall. Also, the fountain and red square shouldn't be white. Perhpaps the budget stuff could switch sides with the map stuff, since the left side feels heavier than the right side.
Revisions based on this critique
While the white backgrounds to the text boxes on the map don't fully match some of the other graphics on the layout, it matches the text model, in which a white background and colored underlining to match the highlighted segment (purple, in this case) indicate a caption. Additionally, I feel the white background more clearly distinguishes text from the map. I deleted red square since it isn't a 3D landmark, and changed the fountain to be represented in yellow. Additionally, I switched the map and the budget graphics, to see if it looks better. We'll see what my next critics say about it.
Critique #2
My second critic also preferred the same layout as my first critic. She said the layout matched my layout model by compartmenting with a dotted line and creating aestheticall pleasing alignment. She also liked the titles with a comination of two fonts and vertical placement with accent lines. Perhaps the gold is too dominant in the senate section however. Also, what is going into the filler text next to the title?
Revisions based on this critique
To remedy the confusion around the filler text, I went ahead and inserted the intended text into the box. The box is now populated with a brief history of ASUW and the ASUW Mission Statement. While I agree that the gold is more prominent in the senate section than in others, I feel that an inversion of the purple and gold colors in either graphic wouldn't make sense and I don't want to eliminate the gold ring behind the gavel, because it helps fill the space and create interest. By changing the metal part of the gavel's head, previously colored in gold, to purple, I think a large part of th issue has been resolved and the gavel's silhouette is clearer. It does however make the graphic look flatter.
Critique #3
My last critic actually liked the original placement of the budget graphics more than having them switched with the graph. Additionally, she is confused by why the text is capitalized for some instances of the League font but not for others. Overall, matched the layout model well, with clear partitions. The horizontal line draws the eye accross the width of the graphic. She also likes that each partition is a different size and shape, to keep things interesting.
Revisions based on this critique
I hadn't realized the capitalization issue until she brought it up. I decided that all titles or text in League font will be in all caps, for consistency and emphasis. Additionally, I switched the bottom graphics. I somewhat agree with my critic's analysis but also, I believe that the breakdown of the budget does a better job of illustrating what ASUW does. I believe the graphic on how to get involved goes best at the end, because hopefully after understanding what ASUW is, more people may be interested in joining in.
Critique #2
My second critic liked the way the graphics came together. He also liked the solid lines more than the dotted lines and feels that solid lines best match the look and feel of the overall infographic. Also, maybe the lines would look better if thickened? Perhaps to match the thickness of other lines on the page? Not sure on that one but just try it out.
Revisions based on this critique
I agree that the solid line looks better than the dotted line. A dotted line is used in the layout model but I believe that even with a solid line, my infographic still follows the layout of my model because of the spacing and placement of elements. I also increased the thickness of the line and found that it looked more in place with the elements surrounding the lines.
Critique #1
Overall, cool infographic. It matches the models well. The bottom right divider seems to be out of alignment with the one to its left. Additionally, the blocks of text in the top left corner need to be formatted so there isn't hyphenated words. To be really picky, Northeast should be capitalized.
Revisions based on this critique
I made the revisions to the top box's text and adjusted the spacing to eliminated hyphenated words. I also fixed the placement of the bottom right divider using the alignment toolbar at the top of the Illustrator window. Additionally, I changed the background of timeline orbs back to white to create more division and emphasis on the resolutions. Lastly, I modified titles of all sections to create some greater level of stylistic consistency, giving them all framing horizontal lines, making it easier to identify titles from other text.