“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies... The man who never reads lives only one”, told the writer George R.R. Martin. And even though most people are aware of how important the habit of reading is, the number of adults who never read a book in years is constantly growing. Studies indicate a decline in readership concurrent with a surge in anxiety and stress levels. Can reading alleviate such stress? The answer is affirmative.
However, the biggest excuse offered by those who rarely read is "I don't have time to read". To help people understand how important it is to have a reading habit and how they can find time for reading in their busy schedules, I designed this interactive infographic while considering all the issues we face today. This project addresses contemporary challenges, aiming to demystify the notion of lacking time for reading and nurturing an affinity for it, even among those who have never been avid readers.
THE PROCESS
The process began with thorough research, with a theme and a defined problem, the task at hand is to determine which information is pertinent for the infographic, effectively enlightening viewers about the issue and guiding them towards viable solutions. All findings are underpinned by credible sources, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
Once the project script and topics to be addressed are finalized, the brainstorming and sketching phase commences. Designing and creating assets play an important role in ensuring the information is readily understandable. Transitioning from initial paper sketches, I delve into digital illustrations, experimenting with colours, shapes, and drawings. Subsequently, I integrate animated illustrations through GIFs to further enhance engagement and comprehension.
After the design process was complete, the assets were all exported to the code editor to start the infographic creation. During this process, HTML and CSS were used to generate the slides that would contain each section. After that was completed, I used JavaScript, mostly GSAP, to animate all the elements and implement all the interactions that gave this project life.
