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10 Steps to Creating an Infographic
A Practical Guide for Non-designers



August 2023 | 232 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

This book provides step-by-step guidance for developing high-quality infographics. Practical in its approach, 10 Steps to Creating an Infographic: A Practical Guide for Non-designers outlines a user-friendly process for developing infographics with a clearly defined purpose and powerful message. The book’s “how-to” approach makes infographic creation accessible for anyone who doesn’t have a background in graphic design or a budget for a graphic designer. Author Stephanie B. Wilkerson breaks down the complex task into a series of steps and models each step through a book-long example of the evolution of an infographic. Through this, and other examples presented throughout the book, readers will learn about infographic best practices and tips, as well guidance for avoiding design pitfalls. 


 
Part 1: Crafting a Powerful Message
 
Chapter 1 - Step 1: Identify Your Audience (“the Who”)
 
Chapter 2 - Step 2: Clarify the Purpose (“the Why”)
 
Chapter 3 - Step 3: Create the Story (“the What”)
 
Part 2: Designing a Visual Story
 
Chapter 4 - Step 4: Identify Visuals and Data
 
Chapter 5 - Step 5: Select a Layout
 
Chapter 6 - Step 6: Choose Design Elements
 
Chapter 7 - Step 7: Sketch Your Ideas
 
Part 3: Bringing the Infographic to Life
 
Chapter 8 - Step 8: Draft the Infographic
 
Chapter 9 - Step 9: Review the Infographic
 
Chapter 10 - Step 10: Revise, Finalize, and Share

A must have guide to understanding and applying infographics to research and evaluation findings.

Marisa Beeble
Michigan State University
Key features
  • The book’s “how-to” approach makes infographic creation accessible for anyone who doesn’t have a background in graphic design or a budget for a graphic designer.
  • Breaks down the complex task into a series of steps and models each step through a book-long example of the evolution of an infographic.
  • Examples provides best practices and tips, as well guidance for avoiding design pitfalls.
  • Includes a Checklist for Reviewing Infographics which captures best practices.

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