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Imagine sitting through a presentation or lecture where the speaker’s talking so fast that you can’t even understand what he’s trying to say. It’s awkward and uncomfortable to listen to the discussion, right? It’s the same experience for readers looking at an infographic with a cluttered layout, distracting elements, and lack of white space. In …

White Space in Infographic Design and Data Visualization: Yay or Nay? Read More »

It’s easy to choose an infographic format or type that works for you. But keep in mind that the infographic should not be about you nor your brand or topic. Designing a specific type of infographic because it’s more convenient on your end should never be the goal. It boils down to providing much value to …

10 Types of Infographics with Examples and When to Use Them Read More »

Do you prefer structure or going-with-the-flow when starting an infographic design project? Whether you favor one over the other, an infographic outline serves as a checklist to ensure that you’ve covered every tidbit of the message or idea that you want to communicate. How to outline an infographic Here’s an infographic describing the steps in …

Infographic Design Basics: 3 Steps to Outlining Your Infographic Read More »

Are you about to make your first infographic design? Or are you curious if you’ve been doing infographics right? Whether you’re about to dip your toes into infographic creation or you’ve been doing it for years, taking structure into account is an equally essential step as writing a thoughtful infographic design brief. So what does a …

Infographic Design Basics: The Simple Infographic Structure Read More »

You’ve probably stumbled upon infographics that undoubtedly nailed it in terms of engagement and shareability. Creatives and marketers call these pieces as content home runs. So how do you come up with infographics that will dramatically increase your chances of hitting the proverbial content home run? The truth is these popular infographics didn’t happen by …

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Before you start down the path of designing infographics, it pays to understand what truly makes an effective infographic. Striking colors? Wonderful use of typography? Attention-grabbing headlines? Sure, a lot of people will likely say that there’s no definite set of criteria to follow because people’s perception of what’s effective can vary. For example, Joanna …

Your 3-Step Checklist to Effective Infographic Design with Examples Read More »

As an increasingly visual society, it makes sense to relay information in a visually concise manner. Infographics are great for this. It’s much easier for people to digest information when text is coupled with an illustration — but if you’re trying to create an infographic, it’s hard to know which kind to use. And if …

How to Choose the Best Chart or Graph for Your Infographic Read More »

Trying to create a compelling infographic but struggling to find reliable information? In today’s world, information found on the internet is not necessarily vetted for accuracy or even its level of objectivity. In fact, information found in mainstream search or on social media may be biased, even though its facts and statistics are typically checked …

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