3. Drawings have been used by humans
to communicate information with each
other. Indeed, people love using pictures to
transmit and convey information, also to tell
stores, for it is easier to remember and
human brain can easily process data with
images of it. Now, the presence of
infographics and data visualizations is part
of many institution and organizations
because it has been used to represent their
data.
4. KEY TERMS
INFOGRAPHICS – short term for
information graphics which are visual
representation of information, data, or
knowledge intended to represent quickly and
clearly that improves understanding by using
graphics.
DATA VISUALIZATION - are visual
representation of numerical values, charts and
graphs are the best examples of it. It can be
very efficient by visualizing a large set of
number in a small space.
5. DETERMINE THE PURPOSE OF USE
a. Who is your Audience
b. What message do you want to communicate
c. What is your purpose
DETERMINE STRUCTURE
a. Gather your data
b. Organize data into thematic groups
c. Decide what data you will use (remember that simple
infographics are more digestible)
d. Think about the look and design for your infographic
and hand draw a rough layout
GUIDE ON MAKING INFOGRAPHICS
(According to Resler 2015)
6. GUIDE ON MAKING INFOGRAPHICS
(According to Resler 2015)
DETERMINE COLOR SCHEME
a. You can choose specific colors by using HEX or RGB
codes
b. Colors should match the topics, purpose of use and
target group; and
c. Use five to six colors at most. Remember to keep it
simple
DETERMINE SHAPE SCHEME
a. The shapes you use should also follow a scheme
b. Consistently use the chosen elements throughout your
infographics.
