Information Design
in Action

From Designer to Educator

In July 2019, as part of the Amman Design Week, I designed and led a two-day intensive workshop on information design — funded by the European Union through EUNIC Jordan, in partnership with the Società Dante Alighieri Amman Committee and Platform Amman.

The workshop was not just something I taught — it was something I built entirely from scratch. I designed the visual identity, all promotional materials, and the rollup banner, developed the full didactic programme, and facilitated both days of training for a selected group of professional designers with a minimum of two years of experience.

What to Think, When to Think, How to Think

Day one focused on theory: an introduction to data visualisation, how to develop a communication system around a message, how to make aesthetic decisions about iconography, and how to evaluate the impact of a successful infographic.

Day two was the challenge: participants applied everything learned to a real brief, developing a full infographic from first sketch to final layout — with live revision, data control, and design critique.

A Room Full of Designers

The workshop was open to professional designers with at least two years of experience — a deliberate choice to ensure a high-level exchange between peers rather than a basic introductory course. Participants came from different design backgrounds: graphic design, UX, illustration, and communication.

From Sketch to Final Infographic

At the end of the workshop, participants were invited to enter a design contest with a two-week deadline. The brief: create an original, unpublished infographic on a real sustainability issue. A panel of experts evaluated each entry for originality, infographic quality, and clarity of communication.

The first prize: a three-day trip to Torino Graphic Days — the most important festival dedicated to visual design in Italy — including flights, accommodation, and full festival access.