Transcript Why You Should Use Infographics

Why You Should Use
Infographics
How to Create Infographics
Like a Boss
So what your saying is…
There isn’t one way to create these– no formal
process to follow.
The creation process is messy and often evolving
Review, copy and discuss good examples
Learn about the rules and when to break them
Don’t be afraid of the shitty first draft
Some resources that can help you are…
Steps and tips:
• http://bjclearn.org/TeachingMethods/wpcontent/uploads/2014/04/whatMakesAGreatInfographic4.pdf
• http://bjclearn.org/TeachingMethods/wpcontent/uploads/2014/04/Finishing_Infographics.pptx
• http://www.elearningguild.com/assets/files/45/ls14_709_woods.pdf
• http://www.bitrebels.com/design/8-types-of-infographics-use-when/
• http://www.datavizcatalogue.com/
Free tools
• http://infogr.am/
• http://piktochart.com/
Examples
• http://dailyinfographic.com/
• http://www.coolinfographics.com/
Some tips that may help you…
• Think of these as a normal paper or article– don’t
stress about the graphics and layouts upfront.
• Only use the data that strongly relates to your main
story.
• Know your audience
• Reference/Site your data
• Do more than infographics
Infographics
are just
welldesigned
infodumps
Ways to do more…
Make content interactive
Let users see into the data
http://bjclearn.org/TeachingMethods/
http://rockidscience.com
http://elearningindustry.com/doing-more-thaninfographics