Information/Instructional Design Definition

Information Design is taking complex data and being able to visually show the information in an easy to undertand format with an explanitory manor. When data is confusing, the viewers disregard the information. Information design is used by many different companies and businesses to visually show information without confusing clients. Data is not always clear and when our brains cannot comprehend something they dis-regard it. one main focus of infographics is to add clarity and simplicity to information while not losing any of its original value.
Graphs are a form of information design, there are many different ways to represent information. These are considered information graphics. These may range from Street Signs, Shop Signage or even bus and train maps. Each example has information that is being displayed graphically.

Instructional Design is the design of creating learning graphics which are usually step by step. These aids are used to teach and can be enhanced by technology to help further the learning process of the user. I.e., A video may be produced to show the user how to use an item. The need of the user is taken into account to further aid the user in achieving their goal that is required at the end of the instructional device. This is important because information found in instructional devices that are strictly text only may not give the user the correct instruction. Visual aids are usually used to show the user how something may be done.