JENNI THOMLEYED 505 INFOGRAPHICS

What are infographics?On Dave Gray’s Blog Communication Nation, he explains :

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.

Why should you use Infographics?

• People connect with visual aids better than written work.

• It creates an easier understanding.

How do you use Infographics?

• Make it very simple. To many pictures will confuse people.

• Make sure your facts are very well researched.

• Infographics are like essay in pictures. Be sure of the motive behind the information.

• Always include a URL

Ideas for using Infographics

• Timelines• Flow Charts• Graphs• Size Diagrams

http://www.everthilhorst.nl/playground_images/basketball.jpg

http://themissinggraph.wordpress.com/2010/08/19/a-history-of-the-basketball-world-championships-mundobasket-1950-2006/

http://www.geekinheels.com/storage/kobe_vs_jordan.png

http://www.social-ink.net/blog/infographic-roundup