Happy Juneteenth: A history in Infographics. Happy Juneteenth! It’s a phrase you’re likely to see all over the internet today and tomorrow. But what is Juneteenth? Where did it come from? Juneteenth is an important day of remembrance which people in the US and abroad should know a lot more about. With that in mind …
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Before you would need to select a category of objects and then scroll to the particular object you needed, it was a real pain in the neck! Now all you need to do is go to Objects and enter a search for an object, simple and much faster. 1) Select Objects within the designer …
Though this list does not capture every permutation possible via infographic, it does list the seven common types that are used. Map: Showcases data trends based on location Best used to: compare places and cultures via setting-centric data view the complete infographic at Business Insider Versus: Compares two things in a head-to-head study Best used to: …
This week’s post comes courtesy of Mike Ward, an educator and consultant with over 20 years of teaching experience. He founded TLC3 for E International, which is based on a philosophy that “…blends a standards-based approach with authentic learning experiences to engage students and encourage lifelong learning.” You can learn more about Mike and his …
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This post is part of an ongoing series about infographics and education. Last week’s post “Infographics That Teach You How To Build Better Infographics” can be found here. This week, we’re highlighting a few infographics that help teachers (and anyone interested in effective teaching) make an impact on their students. Some of these infographics distill …
Recipes are the next medium that infographics should take over. Until then, here are some great infographics that are worth laminating and keeping in your kitchen or pantry, or next to your grill. Grill Master Gorgeous, effective, and clear. From cooking times to heat intensity (and a handy set of safety tips), this infographic should …
Infographics shine when they communicate data or concepts that are difficult to comprehend without visual aid. A lot can go wrong when trying to illustrate extremes, but when they’re done right, it’s a lot like a light going off for the first time. Theoretical Limits: The Minimums and Maximums of Our Universe This infographic is …
From food to taxi fares, it’s funny what separates countries beyond borders. Here are some infographics that compare cultures in a few interesting ways. 100 Facts from Around the World This infographic is styled like an informative listicle, but it manages to do so with style and good design. It’s interesting enough to inspire you …
2014 was a pretty happening year; we’re on the edge of another cold war, apparently North Korea has internet (who knew?), and Ebola taught us a lot about how little most people know about Ebola (and Africa – apparently it’s a continent). With that in mind, here are some of our favourite infographics from the …
Quick, what’s a millennial? Despite being such a ubiquitous term, it tends to be as ambiguous as ‘hipster’ in its definition. And that’s kind of okay; a lot of different people make up the millennial demographic. Here’s the textbook definition: a millennial is a person reaching young adulthood around the year 2000; a Generation Yer. …
Infographics are a medium where less is always more. We’ve said it before; the only area you should overindulge in is when you collect your facts and resources. The adorable tumblr “Tiny Infographics” has produced numerous infographics that keep this principle in mind. They waste no space in illustrating an issue. Each infographic draws a …
The bigger the world gets, the more complex the issues that affect it become. Here are a few infographics that take complex issues down to their brass tacks. They won’t tell you everything you need to know to appear as a talking head on CNN, but they can certainly educate you enough to not look …
