MAKING MEANING OUT OF BIG DATA IN HEALTHCARE: VISUAL DESIGNERS’ PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Designing is a procedural activity that can be practised from diverse perspectives; it involves making plans to create a needed solution. Visually, a design is meant to be specific in the end result and that differentiates it from ‘art’ which often tilts toward more aesthetics. This simply does not mean a design cannot be beautiful; in essence, the crux of a design is both ‘function’ and ‘aesthetics’. A design meant for the sight is visual, this has to do with functional art that can be seen, felt or touched; Such design adopts graphics strategically to create, refine or advance a solution. It is exemplified in package design, branding, information/ book design, prints, advert campaigns, television montages, web design and development, interface design, user experience design, multimedia authoring, industrial art and product design among others.