Good Practices
Basic Good Practices:
-sketch wireframe on paper first
-build structure into graphic with a grid or by using lines
-keep visuals simple
-prioritize ideas and visually highlight the main point the most
-limit colors to 2-4 per graphic
-limit fonts to 2-3 per graphic
-use white space to draw attention to graphic elements
-use repetition to create cohesion (e.g. repeated colors or icons or shapes)
-try to present insights along with information
-consider the take-away – what do you hope to motivate readers to do?