2024
Information Design
Joschka Ritter, Luca Scheiring, Jule Draheim
Facts vs. Fiction – The Truth About Aliens
As part of the “Information Design” course, an interactive tablet application was developed as a Figma prototype. The application explores the tension between scientific facts and popular fiction surrounding the topic of aliens. The goal of the project was to present complex information in a clear and visually appealing way to challenge common myths and make scientifically founded insights accessible.
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Project Goals
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Engagement
Designing an interactive application to critically engage with the topic of aliens
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Differentation
Differentiating between scientific facts and popular fiction
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Architecture
Developing a visually appealing and easily understandable information architecture
Central Features of the App
The application was divided into three main thematic areas:
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Aliens and Extraterrestrial Life: Presented scientific evidence and theories about the existence of extraterrestrial life.
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UFOs and Conspiracy Theories: Evaluated UFO sightings while offering scientific explanations for these phenomena.
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The Fermi Paradox: Explored why no evidence of extraterrestrial life has been found despite its high probability.
Interactive elements such as touch gestures, animated transitions, and clickable infographics were incorporated to create an intuitive user experience. Icons, pictograms, and concise visualizations simplified complex content for broader accessibility.
Features
My Role
Animations and Prototypes: Created interactive animations using Figma and After Effects to enhance user engagement and provide smooth transitions.
Navitagtion: The implementation of navigation both visually and functionally.
Design of a Theme Area: Designed one of the app's core thematic sections, incorporating infographics, diagrams, and illustrations to simplify complex concepts.
Poster Design: Developed an analog poster that visually complemented the app's themes, serving as a creative extension of the digital content.
Interactive Surfaces: Utilized advanced Figma features like interactive components and variants to craft realistic user experiences.
