Infographics:

Making Your Information Stand Out Crystal Pariseau, AUCD

NCEDC Webinar Series April 18, 2013

Webinar Overview

• Introductions • Presentation • Q & A after presentation

– You can ask a question by pressing the then # key to request the floor. Questions will be answered in the order they are received.

– You can also submit any questions throughout the webinar via the ‘Chat’ box below the slides.

– The moderator will read the questions after the presentations.

• Survey – Please complete our short survey to give us feedback

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NCEDC

National Community Education Directors Council

Amy Sharp, PhD, Council Chair

2013 NCEDC Webinars

Month/Time Topic

February 28 Flipping the Classroom

April 18 Infographics

June, date TBD Capacity-Building Web 2.0

August, date TBD Tools to Reach Rural/ Low SES/ Underserved Populations

October, date TBD Collaboration Between Core Functions: Doing More with Less

Odd month, TBD Self Advocacy Online & Research Translation

Presenter

Crystal Pariseau, AUCD

Crystal Pariseau, AUCD

Your information

http://puzzling-puzzle.tumblr.com/post/45664439648/michael-cera-calmly-reading-on-the-train

http://gerdarntz.org/isotype

http://mashable.com/2012/07/18/lego-infographic/

http://visual.ly/infographic-about-infographics-0

• Don’t do it because it’s cool

• Have a point that supports your mission

• Be unique

http://www.bestinfographics.co/7-infographic-mistakes-that-should-be-avoided/

http://www.event360.com/blog/top-30-nonprofit-athletic-events-infographic/

http://thetechpanda.com/the-charted-history-googles-acquisition-growth-photo/

• Think about the end result • Typical is 600px wide

http://bit.ly/Z4KPq5 http://bit.ly/1014QsY

What knowledge do you want to convey? (a) Ask question first, eg “how do logos change over time,” THEN find the data… (b) Have the data, eg, “we observed traffic for x years and will now display driver behavior.”

http://dailyinfographic.com/how-corporate-logos-evolve-infographic

http://www.infographicsshowcase.com/why-do-freeways-come-to-a-stop-infographic/

• What’s your visual theme? • Images as the focus or data highlights

http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/50-informative-and-well-designed-infographics/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/metrobest/3509504985/sizes/l/

http://www.speechbuddy.com/blog/speech-therapy-techniques/how-to-talk-to-an-autistic-child-get-a-response/

http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.8090099/k.AE3C/Chronic_Malnutrition_and_Child_Survival__Are_All_Mothers_Created_Equal_Infographic.htm#.UXABBcpbx8E

• Use what’s necessary, and no more

http://culinaut.blogspot.com/2011/03/visual-guide-to-eggs-v2.html http://helloliteracy.blogspot.com/2013/02/using-infographics-to-teach.html

• Same principles as print publishing • Can you read it?

http://www.destroyallmonsters.biz/articles/guidelines-for-designers/colours-and-links/

http://designshack.net/articles/typography/5-more-typography-do%E2%80%99s-and-don%E2%80%99ts-everyone-should-know/

• Draw a conclusion, even if you don’t spell it out.

http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/photos/by-the-numbers-superhero-franchises-slideshow-3433/numbers-superhero-franchises-infographic-2011-59874.html

• Start simple with a pen and paper • Photoshop • Hire a designer?

• Text-only option

• Online • Print if appropriate • Social Media!

cpariseau@aucd.org

Q & A

• How to Ask a Question

– You can ask a question by pressing the then # key to request the floor. Questions will be answered in the order they are received.

– Type your questions into the ‘Chat’ box below the slides and the moderator will read the questions.

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THANK YOU

Visit the Websites AUCD Website: http://www.aucd.org National Community Education Director’s Council (NCEDC)Website:

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Questions about the NCEDC? NCEDC Steering Committee Members:

Amy Sharp: sharp@tamu.edu Dawn Rudolph: drudolph@aucd.org

Questions about the Webinar?

Crystal Pariseau: cpariseau@aucd.org Please take a few minutes to complete our survey!

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