Making information visually exciting in an attempt to go viral
Information is powerful. But for the most bit it is bland and unimaginative.
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Information graphics are graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge. They present complex information in a visually pleasing, instantly understandable manner, making it not only powerful, but beautiful.
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Infographics are a fun and quick way to learn about a topic without a ton of heavy reading. Many different styles of Infographics, but the ultimate goal for all Infographics is to be shared.
The Value of an Infographic
ChallengeCreate a exciting, visually appealing, fact-based infographic on a topic of your choice.• Create your infographic
on the computer using any electronic resource
or• Create your infographic
by drawing it by hand
ChallengeCreate a exciting, visually appealing, fact-based infographic on a topic of your choice.• Your topics needs to be
researched using facts to create it.
• Cite URLs of websites utilized for information.
Infographic of Infographics
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What is an infographic?
Infographic Not an infographic
This is an infographic
• Splash of color• Iconic graphics• Factual data• Easy to understand• Visually attractive
Types of Infographics
The Value of Data Visualization
http://www.fastcodesign.com/1665149/why-infographics-matter-video
Why Use Infographics?
• Make any complex issue simple
• Quick, easy reading• Users share them on social
networks• More effective than any text• Practical mechanism to
entice readers• Reduce the amount of
excessive text
Make any complex issue simple
Quick, easy reading
Users share them on social networks
ChronologyIllustrate the history, evolution and changes of a brand, a product or a problem at the time.
CamembertsCompare parts of a budget granted to certain positions, parts of certain sectors in an economy, an ecosystem of sale, etc...
Bar charts compared
For comparing percentages expressing different opinions.
Profiles comparedCombined with text, allow to answer the question: “What type of ________ are you?”
Comparative tables
The item-by-item comparison of two or more comparable alternatives, processes, products, qualifications, sets of data.
Tree mapsMake a contrastive analysis to visualize at a glance the relative part of an element in a set.
Organizational
A logical demonstration that reports of causes and effects.
Venn DiagramsGeometric patterns intended to show the relationship between different items.
Annotated MapsA map or illustration that is composed of pictures. It can also be supplied with or it may have explanatory notes and textual comments.
Why Use Infographics?
• Make any complex issue simple• Quick, easy reading• Users share them on social networks• More effective than any text• They can be used for any sector: education,
science, marketing, medicine, journalism, etc …• Practical mechanism to entice readers• Reduce the amount of excessive text
Tips to Create Effective Infographics.• Define the purpose of an infographic : Translate only the complex data value to
compare the information or clarify a trend or evolution, creating a balance, etc.. And all this in a single image.
• Choose an idea or theme clearly : What computer graphics to display or show.• Favoring simplicity : A classic mistake is to overload the computer graphics for
information, making it difficult to read at end. It is important to plan and strict while selecting the data and items that must be put into the graphics.
• Relying on data achieved from (public) reliable sources: which are listed at the bottom of the infographic.
• Check the format: Vertical or horizontal.• Caring visual storytelling: The elements of computer graphics should allow
capturing the general sense within seconds. The text should be as small as possible.• Conclude : The elements of conclusions help to give a clear sense about
infographics.• Citation : To care for your reputation and show their origin.
Video InfographicYour Brain on Visualization
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSoQ6jo8FwE
What is an infographic?
Infographic Not an infographic
This is an infographic
• Splash of color• Iconic graphics• Factual data• Easy to understand• Visually attractive
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