Investigation of Sound by Dorthy Lei.
From the post:
The word “infographics” has become a cliché nowadays. Whether you are a company trying to present marketing data or innovations to clients; charity that needs to effectively show the way you will spend donations; or, a lecturer sharing information to your peers and students. The question is still the same. How do you show your information in a simple and interesting way to your audience?
The answer is – Infographics
The definition of infographics according to the Design Handbook by Jenn and Ken Visocky O’Grady is: “Information design is about the clear and effective presentation of information. It involves a multi and interdisciplinary approach to communication, combining skills from graphic design, technical and non-technical authoring, psychology, communication theory and cultural studies.” [Thissen, 2004]
We need infographics in many different situations. Presenting survey data, simplifying a complicated idea, explaining how something works and comparing information. This is especially true in today’s world where information is becoming increasing prominent in our daily lives. We can use infographics to make this clearer.
Looking back to six years ago, I was unsure what the word meant. I remember my tutors’ guidance in helping me to explore the concept for myself. I thoroughly enjoyed discovering the many ways in which information can be presented visually.
In one exercise, we were asked to work with a partner and choose a space approximately three meters square. It was here that we would spend time on two occasions, and three hours on each occasion a few weeks apart.
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The closing paragraph crystallizes why you should read this post:
An easy-to-read infographic makes information presentable and digestible to its audience. We have different types of infographics. Some are static, while other are interactive, allowing the user to explore and filter information as they please. I am glad I am able to tell the story of things which cannot be seen or touched. I believe this will help us to understand our lives for the better.
What “…things which cannot be seen or touched…” do you want to tell stories about?