Temporal Infographic
Cats and Mental Health
I was required to create an infographic poster displaying the topic of my choice. My poster includes information about ways that owning a cat can impact a human’s mental health positively. I illustrated the visual elements and iconography included in the poster to support my research.
Objectives
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Objectives *
My infographic is to appeal to those who currently own a house cat, or who are interested in buying a house cat and are curious about the emotional benefits. My purpose in creating a poster with this topic is to give a rebuttal on the stigma surrounding cats. By showcasing my information in a positive light, I aim to have those view felines in a happier narrative, which could lead to the decision of adopting a cat and providing them a forever home.
Design Research
Illustration
Iconography
Design Process
To ensure my information was reliable, I did a significant amount of research into my topic. I felt like I had to obtain the perspective of both feline and humans in order to accurately articulate my infographic. The first thing I designed before proceeding with my final design was a style guide.
I kept my stylistic choices light and playful to enhance the dark contrast of my visual elements, which I intended to be what drew people in for my infographic design. The colour palette aligns with the vision colour spectrum of felines, and the iconography is carefully crafted to appeal to each informative section of the poster.
Reflection
With the design of my infographic, I had a hard time finding the balance between visual elements and text. Temporal Infographics rely on informing the viewer, so I had to make sure that the visuals were still aesthetically pleasing and still didn’t drown out the main point that was being portrayed.
I felt like I better understood the use of space and colour in design, and how to utilize elements to create a beautiful piece that still serves to be informative and intelligent. I enjoyed the research and design aspect of a temporal infographic, and with my gained experience would love to try again.
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