5 Steps to Make an Infographic
What is an Infographic?
A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words
A visual image such as a chart or diagram used to represent information or data. Infographics can be an excellent way of making your information far more digestible and accessible by visualizing it in an eye catching and easy to understand way.
Making an Infographic
Do's and Don'ts of Infographics
- Cite your sources
- Add links to your sources
- Icons should make sense
- Graphic elements should be simple
- Consider color theory
- Consider accessibility
- Create a narrative
- Don't overwhelm your audience with details
A "Mind Map" Infographic showing different kinds of Infographics
Citations
Including citations in your Infographics is important because it confirms to your audience that your can backup the data your are presenting, instead of simply making something up that looks nice. There are no standardized citation styles for Infographics, so feel free to follow any style format you are familiar with (such as APA, MLA, or Chicago). The most important thing is that you make your citations clear and visible on your Infographic, the example below does not follow any particular citation style, but it has provided enough information for the audience to find the data source on their own. For more information about Citation styles and proper formatting, visit our Citation Style Guide.
