For an explanation of what an Infographic is, take a look an this video:
The Value of Data Visualization from Column Five on Vimeo.
Best Practices
Here are a few websites with information on inforgraphic best practices. You may want take some time to search online for best practices for producing an infographic too.
- http://grasshoppermarketing.com/infographics-best-practices/
- http://www.customermagnetism.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/what-is-an-infographic.jpg
Learning Resources
All University of Saskatchewan students and staff have access to the Lynda website which offers a wealth of tutorial videos on a variety of technology topics. You can access the site at lynda.usask.ca and use your nsid and password. Search the site for tutorials about infographics.
Here are a few online resources that may offer ideas for producing an inforgraphic.
- http://piktochart.com/resources/tutorials/
- http://piktochart.com/resources/video/
- https://vimeo.com/37781587
Suggested Tools
Online apps
- Piktochart – Free option allows several themes and templates to start with.
- easel.ly – Free online Infographic editor with lots of themes and objects.