Infographics, or information graphics, are visual representations of information, data, or knowledge intended to present information quickly and clearly. Here is an infographic on what a infographic is. While a graphic is a visual image and information is facts or concepts, an infographic combines these two domains to bring a purposeful visualization to otherwise abstract information and data sets. Infographics are an implementation of the field of data visualization and thus understanding data visualization is key to creating an effective infographic. Also review the 10 steps to designing an amazing infographic.