My interpretation of Information design is that through the use of organized graphics (these include: images, graphs, diagrams, etc) and limited type, it is to convey a story/information in a way clearer and generally easier to understand by the audience compared with the same information being composed of nothing but text.
As for Instructional Design, my thoughts on it is, it is teaching. The reason for Instructional Design is to create an effective mean of improving understanding, resulting in a learner whom before could not understand or complete a task by the end of the “Instructional Design” is able to do so. To me that is what teaching is. Also like teaching Instructional Design is to create an instructional method which is effective as well as appealing for the learners.
Information Design equals delivering information to the audience efficiently and effectively!
Instructional Design is teaching!
Examples
Here are some example of Information/Instructional Design.
Image 1: The first image is a diagram of a "how to construct a shelf" instruction booklet, of course this is only one section of a series of diagrams. The image is simple and precise with helpful enlarged illustration where necessary.
Image 2: The second is an example of a classic lego instruction booklet. It provides the reader a clear step by step format of how to construct the pieces. Simple and concise.
Image 3: Sydney's City Rail map, a very simple and helpfully color coded map of all stations. Neatly laid out and accurate with helpful keys and legends.
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