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Infographics utilize three general components:
Infographics utilize three general components:
Content
Content
[facts, data, statistics]
Visual
Visual
[colour, typography, graphic]
Knowledge
Knowledge
[insight, perspective]
Infographics also generally use two types of data:
Infographics also generally use two types of data:
Quantitative
Quantitative
This data reflects concrete and measurable facts.
Image by Nicholas Blechman from Guardian Data Blog
There are several different types of infographics
There are several different types of infographics
Your infographic could stick to one type or incorporate several.
Your infographic could stick to one type or incorporate several.
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Watch this video to explore these types of infographics in more detail and to discover variations.
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Infographics are everywhere...
Infographics are everywhere...
Whether it's nestled within your social media feed or plastered on a large billboard by the highway, we are consuming more and more information through infographics.
Whether it's nestled within your social media feed or plastered on a large billboard by the highway, we are consuming more and more information through infographics.
Multiple Mediums
Multiple Mediums
While it is fair to say that most infographics are created in computer applications, there are alternative formats to use and incorporate:
Drawing
Drawing
If you enjoy drawing you may want to experiment with hand-drawn infographics like as this one by Guardian data-editor, Mona Chalabi.
Photography
Photography
Photography is an excellent medium for demonstrating relationships of colour, size, distance, and time. Austrian photographer Marion Luttenberg created a series of stunning photographic infographics for Caritas Kontaktladen, an Austrian charity.
Objects
Objects
Use objects around you as inspiration for your infographic or, as in this example by Hot Butter Studio, as the building blocks of your image (found via http://www.bethkanter.org).
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