Latch it. 

Type of project Infographics for the "Top 100 Spotify Favorite Songs" Database 
Role Designer, Artist
Details Typography Design;, Study project at Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, Poland
Studio 109 Publishing Graphic Design and Digital Media Typography; prof. Sławomir Kosmynka
Tools Adobe Illustrator

Overview  My unique approach to creating infographics for the "Top 100 Spotify Favorite Songs" database was part of a student project. The project aimed to develop infographics based on the LATCH framework (Location, Alphabet, Timeline, Category, Hierarchy). If you are interested read more here.

LATCH is an acronym representing five key elements used in information design and data visualization.

It stands for:

Location: Organizing data based on geographic or spatial context.
Alphabet: Sorting data alphabetically to facilitate quick user search and comparison.
Timeline: Using chronological elements to present changes in data over time.
Category: Grouping data based on common categories or themes to aid analysis and understanding.
Hierarchy: Introducing a hierarchical structure to emphasize the significance of data elements and their relationships.

LATCH is a design tool that helps designers and graphic creators efficiently organize data in a way that is both effective and accessible to the audience, enhancing comprehension and usability of information.

Results

Location

Using this framework, I organized my database geographically, allowing users to explore my favorite songs by region.

Alphabet

Next, alphabetically sorted artists, making it easy for users to search our database.

Timeline

 A timeline allowed to showcase musical preferences over the years, further engaging users.

Category

I have categorized the records according to the emotional states that this music evokes in me. Like the other posters kept in a style corresponding to the music.

Hierarchy

I have introduced a hierarchy, highlighting the key pieces that have gained the most popularity at this stage of life.

All in one

 In the end, one of the more difficult tasks was to lay out the infographics on a single sheet in B1 format. Curious about the effect? Check it out below!

Summary

Benefits for me Working on this project allowed for the acquisition and enhancement of skills related to infographic design, data analysis, and the utilization of the LATCH framework, which is a valuable contribution to their professional development. In addition the project required creative thinking and experimentation with various data visualization techniques, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking. What's more eeeing the final infographics that provide users with valuable information and engage them brings me a sense of accomplishment and job satisfaction.