InfoDesign - Brazilian Journal of Information Design

Design contributions to the preparation of teaching materials suitable for children with ADHD

2024-08-30T15:16:36-03:00

This article is inserted in context of teaching-learning of children with ADHD. Its objective was to propose guidelines for the development of teaching materials aimed at students with ADHD in the initial grades of elementary school. The study has an analytical nature and it was based on qualitative data obtained from a semi-structured interview with a psychopedagogue, a specialist in teaching and learning of children with neurodevelopmental and learning disorders. Data collection also involved the analysis of tests questions applied to a 7-year-old child with ADHD, a second-year elementary school student. The sample brought together 9 questions taken from school tests. Based on the information obtained, content analysis was conducted, crossing it with the adopted theoretical framework, which brought together the areas of Education and Design. The results include: the identification of characteristics of the analyzes teaching materials that do not contribute to the understanding of the content by children with ADHD; proposition of ten guidelines to the visual structuring of teaching materials that help directing students’ attentional focus. The study also identified opportunities for further research in the area.

The different types of tactile maps for orientation and mobility: a reflection

2024-09-04T07:23:31-03:00

Tactile maps for orientation and mobility play a valuable role in enabling individuals with visual impairments to have improved mobility autonomy. These resources assist in spatial orientation, allowing for the prior recognition of space or a specific route. Considering the importance of these maps, this article seeks to identify the different typologies of tactile maps used in buildings and public open spaces in Brazil. To obtain this objective, the method of surveying and cataloging images indexed in the Google Images database. The data were treated through thematic analysis and content analysis. From the data, it was possible to relate the use of different typologies of maps in environments with differentiated uses. The results show that in public spaces that offer specific services, such as public transport terminals, simplified tactile maps represented by tactile routes are most commonly used. Tactile maps represented by floor plans are the most used in cultural or contemplative spaces, with museums and squares.

Information design challenges for digital inclusion of older adults from the perspective of health literacy: a scoping review

2024-08-31T07:45:30-03:00

With the increasing access to digital resources, the use of these for monitoring and self-managing health conditions can be promising. However, for the effective integration of these technologies into health routines, it is crucial to identify user skills and resources, as well as to develop strategies that meet user needs. The aim of this study was to identify the kinds of literacy needed for elderly people to use healthcare applications. A scoping review was conducted, guided by the JBI Evidence Synthesis methodology, and the PRISMA-ScR was used. Nineteen studies were selected, ranging from 2014 to 2024, divided into the categories of computer literacy, information literacy, media literacy, and health literacy. The studies found indicate the need for future research to enhance methods for evaluating, improving usability, and promoting accessibility of health applications for elderly people.

Focus Group as a method for evaluating the usability of the Runway video editing platform

2024-06-03T13:15:19-03:00

This article presents a study on the evaluation of usability in user interaction with the video editing platform Runway that has tools based on Artificial Intelligence, through the Focus Group technique, to characterize the quality of the interaction with the software interface, contributing to the context of the research scope. The research involved holding a workshop with the Runway video editing software, as well as a sample universe of eight participants with basic knowledge about video editing. During the workshop, interaction with the software took place in a participatory manner by performing five tasks. After completing all activities, the Focus Group technique was applied to all participants to obtain feedback on the platform interface in terms of the quality of interaction from the perspective of User Experience. The results indicate that a positive evaluation prevails after interacting with Runway, with an emphasis on responses related to the qualities inherent to the software, as well as the evaluation of usability.

Origins of information visualization in corporate bullet points: an archaeology of the graphic configuration paradigm in data visualizations (1979–1995)

2024-08-07T14:08:45-03:00

The present work seeks to highlight the origin of the current paradigm of data visualization design and the logic of creating charts and presentations, which emerged with the personal computer revolution. The initial digital tools developed for producing corporate communication artifacts were crucial in establishing the reasoning and production flow of visualizations up to the present day. Knowing beforehand that the origin of data visualization predates personal computing by centuries, it’s surprising that it is now entirely subject to models and guidelines originating from computer sciences. Through an investigation conducted with an archaeological method adapted to design artifacts, it is possible to understand the discontinuity and abrupt transformations experienced in the conventions and values of this practice. Through this methodological approach, along with the analysis of the productive mindset discourse and the available tools in this specific period, it becomes possible to explain the changes that aparted the craft of visualization artifacts from the domain of art and/or design, subjecting them to corporate sphere empowered by emerging arsenal of information technologies.

Data visualization for the promotion of women’s rights: an analysis of the charts from the Woman Violence and Femicide Observatory

2024-04-05T15:08:26-03:00

Data visualization tools can be powerful allies in promoting public policies for women. The Observatory on Violence Against Women and Feminicide provides graphics on the reality of women in the Federal District. This study analyzes the adequacy of the graphics produced by the Observatory on ‘Women and Security’ to promote gender equality and women’s rights. To this end, an analytical tool was created using analytical-critical parameters based on a literature review. Based on this assessment, ways to improve the Observatory’s graphs are discussed from the perspective of data humanism. It is concluded that the tool has achieved the objectives proposed in this study and that future applications and studies are relevant to deepen humanistic and feminist aspects that can influence the design of data visualization and contribute to the promotion of gender equality and the prevention of violence against women.

The use of the Moodle platform by visually impaired students: an interaction analysis based on usability assumptions

2024-07-18T10:42:39-03:00

The use of Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) became quite common during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic. Thus generating a major challenge – promoting better interaction between different platforms with their users and their specificities. This article, therefore, presents the results of a survey that analyzed the interaction of students with visual impairments with Moodle Platform, focusing on usability. The research took a mixed and exploratory approach, based on a case of study, following the procedures of Lima (2012) and the assumptions of ISO ABNT NBR 9241-171. As results, the research, in general terms, indicated some usability problems which hinder the autonomy and involvement of this audience, such as: interfaces overloaded with text, excessive dependence on visual resources to transmit information, insufficient feedback in interactions, among others. The article also presents some recommendations for better adapting the platform’s interface design to the target audience.

Democratization of data visualization: A case study of an interactive urban intervention

2024-08-01T10:46:17-03:00

Starting from the premise that popular participation is essential for the exercise of democracy, this study explores the potential of a collaborative process of data production and visualisation through an urban intervention in the public transport system of the Brazilian capital. Based on the observed experiences, it was found that collaborative practises such as urban interventions are not common, but they enabled the participation of people of different ages and backgrounds. The participants felt connected to the topic, understood the steps to follow and collaborated not only in the creation of a data visualisation but also in the reflection and interpretation of the information collected. It was concluded that the use of participatory processes can make it possible to gather valuable information about what people expect from a particular public service and also to put them in the role of active subjects who interpret, question and respond to the society in which they live.

Reflections on out-of-home media in preserved landscapes

2024-07-30T06:59:48-03:00

This article presents an investigation on outdoor advertising in protected historical centers, where urban landscapes highlight symbolic, sentimental, and cultural references. The aim is to evaluate outdoor advertising installed within buildings and the perception of different users. A geographical focus was established within the context of the Heritage Site of Laguna/SC. The qualitative and exploratory research involved field surveys and interviews, totaling 41 participants. Regarding the field survey, it was evident that due to the restrictiveness of the existing guidelines in the area, few commercial establishments comply with the regulations. As for the content analysis used for processing interview data, it revealed both agreements and disagreements in the discourse among different interviewee groups and within individuals of the same sample group.

Problem-driven visualization design of health and pollution big data

2024-08-12T11:38:45-03:00

We present the design of a big data visualization application aimed at investigating the potential relationships between air pollution and perinatal health. We integrated data from singleton pregnancies in Brazil over a seven-year period and records of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) levels. Our methodology combines Design by Immersion and co-design, engaging specialists from various domains in problem-driven visualization design. The interactive visualization allows exploratory queries and comparative analyses based on medical birth certificate data restructured according to estimated conception dates. The collaboration of various domain experts was essential for leveraging complex data for an informed decision-making visualization.