In chapter one Tufte examines three techniques for visually depicting quantities: direct labels, encoding, and self-representing scales. Also examined is interpreting 3-dimensional information to a 2-dimensional plane: the paper, computer screen, etc. This is accomplished effectively through perspective and motion. Something that results in disinformation design is inaccurate usage of scaling. In information design, if you are using scale you should make it apparent to the viewer and use accurately so as not to distort information. In our case we are to present information in such a way so that even if it is untrue it appears to be truthful and accurate through the proper usage of format appropriation. The usage of commonly accepted to be credible formats to display our information such as graphs, maps, charts, etc. will allow for the realization of this goal.
In chapter three of the reading Tufte explores how illusion allows for the belief of false or hyped up data. Use illusion to "regulate optical information available to the viewer" to do this use disguise/suppression of context and attention control/prevent reflective analysis. I think in our project we use the credible format to emphasize the viewer's attention to how credible all our information looks to distract the viewer from how inaccurate/false/exaggerated our information truly is. The chapter says that disinformation design can be achieved through the method of display and/or the actual data ("thoughtful/technically well executed designs may skillfully present false information") itself.
Design in general:
bad design=disinformation design="the triumph of decoration over information"-Paul Rand
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