Information Design Project 2

Siam Siew Yong 0358399
Bachelor of Design in Creative Media | Taylor’s Design School | Taylor’s University


INSTRUCTION


NAVIGATION

In week 3, we asked to do kinetic typography by group. First, we chose LOWKEY from NIKI as our song to use. After that, we decided a color palette and font to make everything looks consistent. I also assigned the part for us to do.

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screenshot of chat

I'm doing the first part..

'Wonder what I'll do when the cops come through
And the whiskey's run out
'Cause I've been lookin' at you since half past two
Wanna take this downtown?'

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First, I animated the text using the Animator > Range Selector > Ramp Up (Ease Low) shape, which allowed the text to move upward in a more dynamic and visually interesting way. After creating this effect, I reused the same animation by copying and pasting it onto the other lyrics to maintain consistency throughout the sequence.

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After that, I created Null Objects and linked the text layers to them using the Parent Link function. This made it easier to control the movement of multiple lyrics at once. By adjusting the position and scale of the null objects, I was able to create smoother and more coordinated motion for the text.

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I added Shape Layers to act as masks for certain lyrics. I then applied Track Matte to control how the text appears and disappears within those shapes.

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Here's my output..


After that, I combined all the parts together and posted it to YouTube.


YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/TrzolaEolOU?si=syVXam5QR6CiHKV6


EXERCISE 2 CHART ANIMATION(5%)

In Week 3, we were introduced to motion graphics and asked to create a chart animation using Adobe After Effects. I was assigned to produce a Bar Chart Animation.

Our lecturer provided a tutorial video as a reference guide because most of us don't have experience on doing this kind of animation.

After watching the tutorial video, I was able to understand the basic animation skills. And I decided Top 5 Most Followed K-pop Idols (Millions) as my topic.

I didn’t just follow the tutorial step by step — I also tried to add my own ideas. I added a moving background to make the design feel more alive instead of plain and static. I also improved the text animation by making it smoother and more natural.

Here's my process screenshots..

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overall screenshot 2

FINAL OUTPUT



EXERCISE 3 VECTOR/CHARACTER ANIMATION(5%)

In week 4, we required to complete the vector animation with the ai file given by lecturer. 
First, I separated the layer in Adobe Illustrator.
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After that, I imported to After effect.
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For the pocket money animation, I added pop up and some stretch and squash animation by adjusting the scale and position. It make it appear in a more interesting way.

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For the main characters, the Rabbit and the Girl, I animated their appearance by scaling them from 0 to 100, combined with Motion Blur to create a smoother and more natural transition as they enter the scene.

Additionally, I used the Puppet Pin Tool to add subtle movements to their bodies, making them feel more alive and less static. To maintain continuous motion, I applied a loopOut expression so that their movements repeat seamlessly throughout the animation.

panel layout for Rabbit

pin position of rabbit


Rabbit nodding
pin position of Girl

Girl waving her hand and body moving

panel layout of Girl

Besides that, I added a bouncy effect to the coin by adjusting its position using keyframes. By carefully timing the keyframes and modifying the speed graph, the coin appears to bounce naturally, adding a more playful and dynamic feel to the animation.

panel layout of coins

panel layout of coins 2




coins with bouncy effect


For the decoration, I added rotate animation for them.

panel layout of decoration

For the clouds, I animated them to appear from left to right by adjusting their position and opacity, creating a smooth and natural transition. I also carefully arranged them along the timeline, ensuring they enter and exit at the right moments to match the overall flow of the animation.

panel layout of clouds




cloud animation


So this is my final output

FINAL OUTPUT


DRIVE LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Vrvk23NK9hiYoqiLJ1R17ZUrA4c-bS5/view?usp=share_link


REFLECTION

    Through these exercises, I learned a lot about using After Effects, even though I was not very familiar with it at first. At the beginning, I found it quite challenging, especially understanding the tools and how animation works. But after following tutorials and trying it myself, I slowly became more comfortable.

    For the kinetic typography, I learned how to match text with music and keep the design consistent. For the chart animation, I understood how to present information in a more interesting and clear way. For the character animation, I learned how to make characters move more naturally using different tools and effects.

    Overall, I feel that my skills have improved, and I am more confident in doing motion graphics now. I also learned that practice and experimenting are very important to get better results.