Infographics

1. Establish a Purpose 

2. Gather Research 

3. Outline your Content  

4. Create your Visualizations 

5. Review and Finalize your Infographic 

Infographics can be used for a wide range of reasons, and the most important thing to consider when making your infographic is whether or not your Infographics have a strong and clear purpose. Ask yourself,  

• Who could this help?  

• Can I express this concept as an infographic without reducing or misrepresenting the issue or topic at hand?  

• Do I have reliable sources for this information?  

Once you’ve determined what your infographic will actually discuss, consider what style of infographic might best suit the kind of information you’re hoping to express.  

• Will a timeline help clarify your discussion?  

• Are you hoping to communicate mainly statistical information, or is it instructional in nature?  

• Are you going to remain neutral on this topic or are you making some kind of argument based on your research?  

• Does your data lend to these presentation styles? What other research needs to be done to create this work?