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Thursday 22 July 2010

Infographics

Browsing the net lately, I have come across the term infographic on many occasions. What is it?
Infographics is the mixture of text and images to tell stories, explain concepts, describe processes, or provide instructions.

This is how Dave Gray defines it:
1. It's a visual explanation that helps you more easily understand, find or do something.
2. It's visual, and when necessary, integrates words and pictures in a fluid, dynamic way.
3. It stands alone and is completely self-explanatory.
4. It reveals information that was formerly hidden or submerged.
5. It makes possible faster, more consistent understanding.
6. It's universally understandable.

Look at some examples (click and zoom to enlarge):
                                                                    


Further reading about infographics:
http://www.readwriteweb.com/start/2010/07/tips-for-a-startup-infographic.php
http://spyrestudios.com/an-inspirational-showcase-thatll-change-how-you-display-data/
http://sixrevisions.com/graphics-design/40-useful-and-creative-infographics/

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