Online Graphics Software and Infographics

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• Used to represent information, or knowledge in a graphical manner.
• Usually done in a creative way to attract the viewer’s attention.
• Makes data easily understood.
• Known as data visualization.

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Infographics

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Guidelines for Designing Infographics

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• Thesis/Story
• Data
• Simplicity
• Sources
• Branding/Shareability

Question 2

The subject and the main idea of your infographic must be clear.

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Thesis/Story

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Must be well-organized and supports the main idea.

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Data

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You must be able to create your own color palette; your style must be able to attract readers
so as not to make your infographic full of text. Do not use stock photos.

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Simplicity

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You must cite your sources so as to give credibility to your data.

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Sources

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Your infographic must be creative and innovative.

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Branding/Shareability

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Types of Infographics?

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• Timeline
• Data Visualizations
• Anantomy
• Lists
• Comparisons
• Process and How-To
• Maps

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• Great for storytelling
• If the story you want to tell involves multiple events/changes over time, use this.
• Appropriate for discussing the evolution or history behind something.
• Remember to keep the time frames consistent to avoid confusing the audience.

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Timeline

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• Dense information can be shared with the audience faster and more efficiently.
• Makes it easier for the audience to remember information.
• Example, Venn Diagram.

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Data Visualizations

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• Using visual elements is a great way to break down technical information, making it easier for the
  audience to comprehend.
• Anything that can be explained by looking into its anatomy can be represented using this infographic
  type.

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Anatomy

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• Quite like a timeline.
• Both follow a single flow and are typically accompanied by directional cues. (arrows, numbers)
• Unlike timelines, processes do not depend on the progression of time.
• Focus on actual events instead of when they occur.

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Process and How-To

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• Makes it easier to skim content.
• Useful if viewers want needed information quickly.
• The items here do not follow a specific order.
• Arrange items based on the criteria you set.
• Everything in this must collectively form a cohesive thought or relate to a single topic.

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Lists

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• Make it easy to share information tied to geological locations.
• Are great when it comes to presenting statistics, survey results, and other demographic data.

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Maps