This module will be exploring non-verbal communication, introducing illustrative and diagrammatic approaches to communication.
Showcasing the power of the image in communication the module equips you with the ability to not only create images, but also brief others’ on how to create images, through the creation of illustrative assets.
The ability to convey a message through visual elements is crucial in design. Using illustrative means to inform the user can make for a more engaging and enjoyable experience rather thanjust reading text. The main way this is achieved in design is through the use of icons, however, to be able to design icons requires a knowledge of the wider lens of illustrative design.
When we combine images we can tell a story. If these images juxtapose, a new story is created.
Juxtaposing images can create a variety of effects and meanings, depending on the images themselves and the context in which they are presented. Juxtaposing two images that are opposites or have different visual characteristics can create a sense of contrast, drawing the viewer's attention and highlighting differences between the images. Juxtaposing images can evoke different emotions in the viewer, depending on the subject matter and context of the images. For example, two images that contradict each other can create a sense of irony, challenging the viewer's assumptions or expectations and creating a sense of surprise or humour.
Placing images side by side can create a sense of comparison, highlighting similarities or differences between the images and inviting the viewer to make connections or draw conclusions. Juxtaposing two images that contradict each other can create a sense of irony, challenging the viewer's assumptions or expectations and creating a sense of surprise or humour.