informatiefocus
Informatiefocus is a term used to describe a philosophy and practice in information design and content strategy that prioritizes the effective transmission of factual information to end users. It emphasizes accuracy, usefulness, verifiability, and transparency, with content structured to support quick understanding and reliable decision-making.
Core principles include clarity, conciseness, completeness, structured organization, accessibility, and source attribution. Content produced under an
Applications span journalism, technical documentation, educational materials, regulatory communications, websites, and data publications. In practice, teams
History: The term emerged in information design discussions in the 2010s to describe a shift toward fact-centered
Criticism and challenges: Critics note that strict information focus can conflict with engagement or narrative goals,
See also: information design, information architecture, data visualization, fact-checking, plain language.