Information + Graphics = Infographic

Susan M. RossINTC 2610

The Oscars 2012 Infographic

Facebook User Statistics 2012 [Infographic]

The Future of Solar

Three Components of an Infographic

• Visual– Color Coding– Graphics– Reference Icons

• Content– Time Frames– Statistics– References

• Knowledge– Facts– Deductions

A successful

infographic combines

these elements in a

way that tells the story

of the data you’re

trying to present.

Infographic of Infographics

Types of Infographics

• Comparison - Shows how something has grown or changed or compares two or more topics.– Beer vs. Coffee– Geek vs. Hipster

• Tips or Demos - Conveys general information or best practices for a topic– Tips to Control Bed Bugs– Best Time to But Plane Tickets

Types of Infographics

• Timeline - Shows how the topic has changed over time; can demonstrate significant influences along the way; dates are visualized to make the graphic interesting– Earth Day– History of Twitter– Video Game Timeline– Lego Brick 50th Anniversay Timeline

• Did You Know - Shows interesting facts about a topic– In 60 Seconds– Life Summed Up– How the Harlem Shake Happened

Types of Infographics

• How To - Takes the viewer through a step by step process.– Quick Guide to Beer Pong– How to Make a Smoothie– How to Make Beer

• Research Results - shows statistics and important information about a topic– Napping– Education by the Numbers

Types of Infographics

• Visualized Article - takes a lengthy piece of writing and makes it visual – 50 Incredible Facts about Skin– Pyramids– 50 Unbelievable Facts About the Earth

• Useful Bait - explain something or answer a question by visually showing how to do it. – Gangnam Style– Kitchen Cheat Sheet

Infographics Support 21st Century Learning

Analyzing Infographics

• Does the infographic cite their sources? and, Are the sources reputable?

• Is the data relevant? • How old is the data? • Is there an angle or bias coming through? • What is the motive of the organization, person, or group that

created the infographic? Is it to educate, entertain, or sell something?

• Are you being manipulated through the text, colors or graphics?

• Does the infographic represent an accurate outline of the data?

Create an Infographic

Brainstorm to decide on a topic relating to Educational Technology.How will you use these elements to get your message across to your viewers?

VisualContent

Knowledge