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For Elearning Developers
Infographics 101
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The BasicsWhat is It About?
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Infographics are visual representations of information. What
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1. Easier to ‘read’ and understand data
2. Easier to construct meaning and interpretation of data
3. Bring out aspects of data that support deeper reflection
Why
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Designing an InfographicHow to Go About It
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Type of data (spatial, chronological, quantitative, qualitative, statistical)
Volume of data
Important or dramatic aspects in the data
Purpose of showing this data in a course
(do this with the ID)
1. Look at the Data
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Chart (flow, organizational, schematic)
Graph(quantitative data, axis of comparison, relationships between quantities)
Map (locational, schematic, spatial)
Diagram (icon, sequence, process, timeline)
2. Identify the Best Representation
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LATCH (Location Alphabetical Time Category Hierarchy)
Visual/semiotic organisation
Accessibility of data layers
(do this with the ID)
3. Organise the Data
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Grid (to establish movement, space, establish relationships and hierarchies, denote groupings. Think vertically and horizontally and identify focal points)
Colour (remember to have about 70 contrast between object and background – check in grayscale.)
Contrast (limit the key you’re using: pick one of orientation, position, shape, size, texture, or weight)
Font
4. Plan the Aesthetics
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Gestalt perception principles
Ask for what you need to make the content clearer/better represented (e.g. weaving a trail of connection between all of the elements)
(do part of this with the ID)
5. Fine-tune Key Components
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Static
Interactive
Animated
6. Decide the Type of Infographic
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Summary of Steps
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The Good, The Bad, The Fluffy
Samples and General Guidelines
Note: The following infographics do not belong to me. They are samples picked up from around the internet from freely accessible sites.
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Importance of Collaboration and
Content Comprehension
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Building in Thematic and
Content Relevance
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The Good:Be Different
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The Bad:Check if an
Infographic is Actually Viable
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The Fluffy:Ensure You Convey
a Clear Message
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Does Either Work?
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Aesthetic But Fluffy:
Data Still Matters
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Focal Points or Migraines:
Pick One
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Multiple Uses:Story and Menu?
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The End.
Infographics 101
