3-1 Discussion- Best Practices for Infographics
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3-1 Discussion: Best Practices for Infographics
Over the years, as an online student and social media manager, I come across infographics regularly. There are many different types of infographics. When I first began learning online there were infographics that helped me learn better study habits as well as time management. An infographic is a visual representation of a collection of data. An infographic is a arranged and formed into short blurbs, quotes and other pieces of text that allows users to make sense of different information and data easier and quicker (Walter, 2023). When creating an infographic there are a few things you must know and understand: 1.
Create descriptive titles and subheads – infographics simplify complex data into a visually pleasing package (Clúa, 2020).
2.
Informative statistics – make sure you include valuable, relevant, and accurate statistics (Clúa, 2020).
3.
Bold color scheme – certain color schemes can invoke certain feeling (Clúa, 2020).
4.
Eye-catching graphics – online you compete for an audience’s attention and having eye-
catching graphics increases your chance of standing out (Clúa, 2020).
5.
Clear and organized – this allows users to digest information in the proper context (Clúa, 2020).
6.
Specially formatted facts – “
Make sure to highlight the most pertinent facts in your infographic by formatting them uniquely — whether you choose to highlight, increase the
font size, or bold the typeface” (Clúa, 2020).
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Infographics - english,
n.d.)
This is an infographic related to the recent Covid-19 pandemic. This infographic was created to provide quick and easily read information on how to keep yourself and others from contracting Covid-19. The key components (color, eye-catching graphics, specific and organized
3-1 Discussion: Best Practices for Infographics
facts) allows their intended audience, which is our community as a whole, to better understand how to prevent the spread of Covid-19. References:
Clúa, A. (2020, June 24). The anatomy of an infographic: 6 essential elements
. Thunderfoot. Retrieved May 4, 2023, from https://teamthunderfoot.com/ideas/the-anatomy-of-an-
infographic/ Walters, C. (2023, May 4). Data visualizations vs. infographics
. Content Marketing Agency | Content Marketing Services by CopyPress. Retrieved May 4, 2023, from https://www.copypress.com/blog/data-visualizations-vs-infographics/#1 World Health Organization. (n.d.). Infographics - english
. World Health Organization. Retrieved
May 4, 2023, from https://www.who.int/singapore/news/infographics---english
3-1 Discussion: Best Practices for Infographics
Student Responses:
In your responses to peers, review their posts with an eye toward best practices of using infographics for the intended audience. Be sure to provide a reference to the best practice guidelines that you are using for analysis; you may also point out any shortcomings in the guidelines that you have identified. You can refer to the articles on best practices in the Reading and Resources section of Module Three to help form your response.
Hey Julyen,
Thank you for your initial post. Your “Save the Whales” Infographic is a good visualization. It is very easy to read, and it is fun to look at. According to this week’s reading, Why your Brain Craves Infographics (n.d.)
, infographics with color visuals are more engaging and increase our willingness to read by 80%. The information provided within your infographic is cohesive, engaging, and easy to read. Reference:
13 scientific reasons why your brain craves infographics [interactive]
. We Create Content That People Want to Share | NeoMam Studios. (n.d.). Retrieved May 7, 2023, from https://neomam.com/interactive/13reasons/ Hey Danielle,
The infographic you provided is cohesive and informational. I do believe it will inform its intended audience. However, it is not engaging. personally, I would have skipped over
this infographic even if it was filled with the information I desired. According to Why your Brain
Craves Infographics (n.d.),
on average we consume about 34 gigabytes or 100,500 words a day. This can lead to information overload. We are more receptive to colors, and quick information.
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3-1 Discussion: Best Practices for Infographics
Even though this infographic is easy to digest, fun to read and look at, I think it could be more engaging to an audience. Reference:
13 scientific reasons why your brain craves infographics [interactive]
. We Create Content That People Want to Share | NeoMam Studios. (n.d.). Retrieved May 7, 2023, from https://neomam.com/interactive/13reasons/