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Lesson 7 - Infographics

This document discusses infographics and the tool Piktochart for creating them. It defines infographics as visual representations of information and outlines different types including timelines, flowcharts, cheat sheets, and numerical infographics. The document then explains how to use Piktochart, a free online tool, to design infographics. Key steps include choosing a template, adding content using various tools, and saving or downloading the completed infographic.

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Lesson 7 - Infographics

This document discusses infographics and the tool Piktochart for creating them. It defines infographics as visual representations of information and outlines different types including timelines, flowcharts, cheat sheets, and numerical infographics. The document then explains how to use Piktochart, a free online tool, to design infographics. Key steps include choosing a template, adding content using various tools, and saving or downloading the completed infographic.

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Infographics:

Tools to Present Data


Lesson 7:
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In a quick glance,
what do you see
in this poster?
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Graphic Design
VS.
Information Design
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Graphic Design VS. Information Design

Graphic Design Information Design


● Mostly concerned with ● The effective

elements of design such presentation of


as typography, color, information using design
images, and use of elements and techniques.
space.
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What is
Infographic?
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Information Graphics

Infographics are used to represent


information, statistical data, or knowledge in
a graphical manner usually done in a
creative way.
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Things to Consider When Making Infographics

1. A creative design needs careful planning and proper research.

2. Keep it simple and direct to the point.

3. You can use charts to simplify the information.


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Types of
Infographics
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Virtual Article
● An infographic in which wordy content is made more
visual.

● Best used for information spread via social media.


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Timeline
● Outlines events chronologically.

● Invites the viewer to go on a historical journey


through interesting and relevant content and design.
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Flowchart
● Designed to make the viewer answer a series of
questions to reach a particular answer.

● Often funny and lighthearted, it also works well on


social media.
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Cheat Sheet
● Serves as a quick reference for different kinds of
information.

● Can also be in the form of a step-by-step process


on how to do things.
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Comparison
● A visual comparison of two things.

● Best used with effective visual presentation and a


large amount of data.
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Numerical
● An infographic whose primary content is comprised
of numbers, charts, graphs, or statistical data.
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Photo Infographic

● Pictures are used to tell the story or message of


the infographic.

● Usually designed in a simple manner using actual


photos to answer questions or describe something.
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Data Visualization
● Also used for large data, but the focus is on
creative visualization.

● Highly dependent on design to be effectively


visualized.
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Piktochart
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Piktochart

● A web-based graphic design tool and infographic


maker which allows users without intensive
experience as graphic designers to easily create
infographics.
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Creating Infographics
Using Piktochart
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1. Create a Piktochart account by going to
www.piktochart.com and click sign up on the upper right
corner of the page.
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2. Fill up the information on the Sign Up page; alternatively,
you can connect with Google + or Facebook.
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3. Once you have created an account and logged in, select
a template for your infographic.
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4. The Piktochart editor will open (may take a while to load
depending on your Internet connection).
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5. While editing a block, you can use the various tools on
the left side of the page.
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6. To save your work, click on SAVE on the top right of
the page. To save it in your computer, click on
DOWNLOAD.
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