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

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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

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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

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