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The researcher first examined literatures that helped him define what complex problems
were. As motion infographic is a combination of infographic and motion infographic, due to
motion graphic being a new type of communication tool, the researcher focused heavily on
infographic’s long history along with various associated theories. The researcher then
investigated what happened when motion was added by examining existing literature and
analyzed existing motion graphics and motion infographics. Lastly, the researcher analyzed
existing works in a form of case study research in order to findmodel set by early designers
approaching their design projects.
2.2.1 Defining Complex Problems
The researcher first explored the definition of the adjective form of the word complex. The
etymology of complex is a combination of the prefix com-, which means to combine and
put together, and the word “plectere”, which means to weave or braid. By definition,
something is complex when it contains several intricately related parts. These parts are
entwined and dependent on one another to form a single inseparable whole. The word
complex is used interchangeably with the word complicated in social context; however,
there are big differences between complex system and complicated system. Complicated
system is made up of several non-intricately connected parts, and while there are difficulties
in understanding the system, it can become entirely knowable by taking each part apart for
analysis (Appelo 2008). Complex system on the other hand can only be partially understood
and not fully knowable. This is because complex system is non-linear, contains large number
of variables that cannot be taken apart, and is constantly changing (Snowden 2007). It can
however, bemade easier to comprehend and increase the degree of predictability, although
never to the absolute point. According to Jurgen Appelo, author of the article
Simple vs
Complicated vs. Complex vs. Chaotic
, complex system cannot be simplified and therefore is
on a different dimension than complicated, which is the opposite of the word simple. The
word complex is the opposite of the word predictable, as when complexity of a system is
reduced, the degree of predictability is increased (2008). Complex systems always give the
illusion of being predictable when past patterns are being observed; however; these pattern
cannot be relied upon to predict a definite outcome in the future (Snowden 2007).
