Three ways of looking at the history of information design: A brief guide

Abstract

In this paper, brief introductions to three different ways of looking at the history of information design are presented. The goal of the paper is to provide both researchers and practitioners with a practical point of departure for understanding this history. First, the problem of defining information design is addressed. Then the three approaches are discussed. Finally, the paper concludes with a turn to the theoretical perspective that information design is a form of spatialized discourse.