Next up in our Principles of Information Design series is Hierarchy. This is a fundamental principle to graphic communication as a whole, not just EGD. Clear visual hierarchy affects legibility, comprehension and usability of any visual piece.

As environmental designers, many of the projects we take on involve lots of information, and it’s our duty to organize, simplify and make it functional. One way to do so is by using grid systems to layout information in a clear and concise structure.