An Introduction to Infographics
-
Upload
mubaraka-halvadwala -
Category
Design
-
view
94 -
download
2
Transcript of An Introduction to Infographics
INFOGRAPH
ICS COMPLIED AND
PRESENTED BY
MUBARAKA HALV
ADWALA
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
Content Outline
Introduction Objectives What are Infographics? Why are Infographics important? History: How it all started! Steps to keep in mind while making an Infographic Educational implications of Infographics Drawbacks of Infographics Types of Infographics Tools to use for making Infographics
2
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
It is an age of “Big Data” In one day we create:
1.5 billion pieces of content140 million messages andAround 2 million videos
We make constant attempts to organize and collate information
Now we have a powerful strategy which is called “Infographics”.
Introduction
3
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
At the end of this seminar, you will be able to: Explain the concept of Infographics in your own words Differentiate between Infographics and other visual
data representations Describe the educational implications of Inforgraphics
in your own words Discuss the drawbacks of Infographics Identify and state the types of Infographics Create info graphics with the help of appropriate tools Use info graphics in various arenas of teaching and
learning
Objectives
4
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
Data is broken down into creative visuals
Designed to help for understanding complex information
Many names are used for addressing Infographics, like "Data visualization”, “Information design", “digital posters”.
What Are Infographics?
5
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
• Consumers are attracted to the information.• It is engaging • Better than posting plain bullets and text.
STORE/SHARE• A common side effect of the look at me
syndrome
Look At Me Syndrome
6
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
35%
65%
other types visual learners
What Psychology Says?
7
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
Presents complex information quickly and
clearlyIntegrates words and
graphics to reveal information, patterns or
trendsEasier to understand than
words alone
Beautiful and engaging
Elements
8
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
A common question that may arise: Why suddenly the use of Infographics
Why Are They Important?
9
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
To convey a complicated subjects easily
Presentation of statistics in a very simple
Way to grab the attention of your audience
New way of seeing dataMakes information presentable
and digestible Clear and straightforward
The Answer…
10
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
• Infographics have a flow to them• Present complex information quickly and
clearly• Examples: maps, signs, and charts
• Deep data is presented in visual format
• Examples: maps, signs, and charts
• Mix of design, writing and analysis
• Visually compelling communication
How Are They Different?
11
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
• Cave paintings from 30,000 BC
• Egyptian hieroglyphics around 3000 BC
• 1933- Harry Beck
How It All Started?
12
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
• Recent history includes the advent of charts in office-oriented software, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
13
Continue….
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
Add Context
Do More
Know Your
Options
Strive for
Elegance and Clarity
Reach out to people
Steps To Keep In Mind
14
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
• Short Attention Spans
• Easy to Understand
• More Engaging
• Shows an Expert understanding of a Subject
Educational Implications
15
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
• Information Overload
• Retention
• Compelling and Attractive
• A Picture is worth a Thousand Words
16
Educational Implications
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
Seeking informatio
n is confusing
Difficult to comprehe
ndMay look cluttered
Drawbacks
17
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U18
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
How To (Process Oriented)
19
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
Research Result
20
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
Compare And Contrast
21
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
Timeline
22
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
Infogr.am Wordle Dipity
Tools To Use
23
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U24
Tools To Use
Demonstration
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U25
If its difficult and you are in a fix…Don’t worry..
Switch to Infographics!
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U26
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U
http://www.slideshare.net/adidhotre/slide-share-itsallaboutinfographicshttp://mashable.com/category/infographics/http://visual.ly/what-is-an-infographichttp://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2013/04/all-about-infographics/http://infographicjournal.com/
27
Bibliography
9/2/2013
Infographics
May 1, 2023 S N D T W U28