10 Steps to Creating an Infographic
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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.
Contents
Part 1: Crafting a Powerful Message
- Chapter 1 - Step 1: Identify Your Audience (“the Who”)
- Understanding the “Who” of an Infographic
- Determining the Audience for an Infographic
- Identifying the Information Needs and Interests of the Audience
- Addressing Multiple Audiences
- Get to Know Your Audience
- Consider How the Audience Will Access the Infographic
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Chapter 2 - Step 2: Clarify the Purpose (“the Why”)
- Determining the “Why” of an Infographic
- An Infographic’s Purpose When Part of a Study
- Clarifying Purpose Matters
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Chapter 3 - Step 3: Create the Story (“the What”)
- Creating the “What” of an Infographic
- Crafting a Catchy Title
- Setting the Scene With Your Introduction
- Developing a Compelling Central Message
- Concluding With Purpose
- Citing Sources
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
Part 2: Designing a Visual Story
- Chapter 4 - Step 4: Identify Visuals and Data
- Identifying Data for Your Infographic
- Identifying Visuals That Show Your Infographic’s Story
- Using Culturally Sensitive Visuals
- Determining Licensing Requirements for Visuals
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Chapter 5 - Step 5: Select a Layout
- Layout and Audience Interface
- Layouts for Different Levels of Audience Interaction
- Layouts for Different Stories
- Creating Balance in the Layout
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Note
- Chapter 6 - Step 6: Choose Design Elements
- Using Color Intentionally
- Selecting Harmonious Fonts
- Creating Flow
- Determining the Focal Point
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Note
- Chapter 7 - Step 7: Sketch Your Ideas
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
Part 3: Bringing the Infographic to Life
- Chapter 8 - Step 8: Draft the Infographic
- Selecting a Design Platform
- Building Essentials: Developing and Formatting Visuals
- Building Essentials: Creating the Foundation
- Building Essentials: Bringing in Visuals and Text
- Making Your Infographic 508 Compliant
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Chapter 9 - Step 9: Review the Infographic
- Checklist for Reviewing Infographics
- In-Depth Versus Quick-Glance Reviews
- Selecting Reviewers
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Chapter 10 - Step 10: Revise, Finalize, and Share
- Revising an Infographic
- Editing and Finalizing an Infographic
- Sharing an Infographic
- Now It’s Your Turn
- Resources
Description
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.
Contents
Part 1: Crafting a Powerful Message
- Chapter 1 - Step 1: Identify Your Audience (“the Who”)
- Understanding the “Who” of an Infographic
- Determining the Audience for an Infographic
- Identifying the Information Needs and Interests of the Audience
- Addressing Multiple Audiences
- Get to Know Your Audience
- Consider How the Audience Will Access the Infographic
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Chapter 2 - Step 2: Clarify the Purpose (“the Why”)
- Determining the “Why” of an Infographic
- An Infographic’s Purpose When Part of a Study
- Clarifying Purpose Matters
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Chapter 3 - Step 3: Create the Story (“the What”)
- Creating the “What” of an Infographic
- Crafting a Catchy Title
- Setting the Scene With Your Introduction
- Developing a Compelling Central Message
- Concluding With Purpose
- Citing Sources
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
Part 2: Designing a Visual Story
- Chapter 4 - Step 4: Identify Visuals and Data
- Identifying Data for Your Infographic
- Identifying Visuals That Show Your Infographic’s Story
- Using Culturally Sensitive Visuals
- Determining Licensing Requirements for Visuals
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Chapter 5 - Step 5: Select a Layout
- Layout and Audience Interface
- Layouts for Different Levels of Audience Interaction
- Layouts for Different Stories
- Creating Balance in the Layout
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Note
- Chapter 6 - Step 6: Choose Design Elements
- Using Color Intentionally
- Selecting Harmonious Fonts
- Creating Flow
- Determining the Focal Point
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Note
- Chapter 7 - Step 7: Sketch Your Ideas
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
Part 3: Bringing the Infographic to Life
- Chapter 8 - Step 8: Draft the Infographic
- Selecting a Design Platform
- Building Essentials: Developing and Formatting Visuals
- Building Essentials: Creating the Foundation
- Building Essentials: Bringing in Visuals and Text
- Making Your Infographic 508 Compliant
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Chapter 9 - Step 9: Review the Infographic
- Checklist for Reviewing Infographics
- In-Depth Versus Quick-Glance Reviews
- Selecting Reviewers
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Chapter 10 - Step 10: Revise, Finalize, and Share
- Revising an Infographic
- Editing and Finalizing an Infographic
- Sharing an Infographic
- Now It’s Your Turn
- Resources
Reviews
10 Steps to Creating an Infographic
A Practical Guide for Non-designers
June 2023 | 232 pages | Sage US
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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.
Table Of Contents:
- Part 1: Crafting a Powerful Message
- Chapter 1 - Step 1: Identify Your Audience (“the Who”)
- Understanding the “Who” of an Infographic
- Determining the Audience for an Infographic
- Identifying the Information Needs and Interests of the Audience
- Addressing Multiple Audiences
- Get to Know Your Audience
- Consider How the Audience Will Access the Infographic
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Chapter 2 - Step 2: Clarify the Purpose (“the Why”)
- Determining the “Why” of an Infographic
- An Infographic’s Purpose When Part of a Study
- Clarifying Purpose Matters
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Chapter 3 - Step 3: Create the Story (“the What”)
- Creating the “What” of an Infographic
- Crafting a Catchy Title
- Setting the Scene With Your Introduction
- Developing a Compelling Central Message
- Concluding With Purpose
- Citing Sources
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Part 2: Designing a Visual Story
- Chapter 4 - Step 4: Identify Visuals and Data
- Identifying Data for Your Infographic
- Identifying Visuals That Show Your Infographic’s Story
- Using Culturally Sensitive Visuals
- Determining Licensing Requirements for Visuals
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Chapter 5 - Step 5: Select a Layout
- Layout and Audience Interface
- Layouts for Different Levels of Audience Interaction
- Layouts for Different Stories
- Creating Balance in the Layout
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Note
- Chapter 6 - Step 6: Choose Design Elements
- Using Color Intentionally
- Selecting Harmonious Fonts
- Creating Flow
- Determining the Focal Point
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Note
- Chapter 7 - Step 7: Sketch Your Ideas
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Part 3: Bringing the Infographic to Life
- Chapter 8 - Step 8: Draft the Infographic
- Selecting a Design Platform
- Building Essentials: Developing and Formatting Visuals
- Building Essentials: Creating the Foundation
- Building Essentials: Bringing in Visuals and Text
- Making Your Infographic 508 Compliant
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Chapter 9 - Step 9: Review the Infographic
- Checklist for Reviewing Infographics
- In-Depth Versus Quick-Glance Reviews
- Selecting Reviewers
- Now It’s Your Turn!
- Resources
- Chapter 10 - Step 10: Revise, Finalize, and Share
- Revising an Infographic
- Editing and Finalizing an Infographic
- Sharing an Infographic
- Now It’s Your Turn
- Resources