3-1 Discussion- Best Practices for Infographics

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3-1 Discussion: Best Practices for Infographics Over the years, as an online student and social media manager, I come across infographics regularly. There are many different types of infographics. When I first began learning online there were infographics that helped me learn better study habits as well as time management. An infographic is a visual representation of a collection of data. An infographic is a arranged and formed into short blurbs, quotes and other pieces of text that allows users to make sense of different information and data easier and quicker (Walter, 2023). When creating an infographic there are a few things you must know and understand: 1. Create descriptive titles and subheads – infographics simplify complex data into a visually pleasing package (Clúa, 2020). 2. Informative statistics – make sure you include valuable, relevant, and accurate statistics (Clúa, 2020). 3. Bold color scheme – certain color schemes can invoke certain feeling (Clúa, 2020). 4. Eye-catching graphics – online you compete for an audience’s attention and having eye- catching graphics increases your chance of standing out (Clúa, 2020). 5. Clear and organized – this allows users to digest information in the proper context (Clúa, 2020). 6. Specially formatted facts – “ Make sure to highlight the most pertinent facts in your infographic by formatting them uniquely — whether you choose to highlight, increase the font size, or bold the typeface” (Clúa, 2020). ( Infographics - english, n.d.) This is an infographic related to the recent Covid-19 pandemic. This infographic was created to provide quick and easily read information on how to keep yourself and others from contracting Covid-19. The key components (color, eye-catching graphics, specific and organized

3-1 Discussion: Best Practices for Infographics facts) allows their intended audience, which is our community as a whole, to better understand how to prevent the spread of Covid-19. References: Clúa, A. (2020, June 24). The anatomy of an infographic: 6 essential elements . Thunderfoot. Retrieved May 4, 2023, from https://teamthunderfoot.com/ideas/the-anatomy-of-an- infographic/ Walters, C. (2023, May 4). Data visualizations vs. infographics . Content Marketing Agency | Content Marketing Services by CopyPress. Retrieved May 4, 2023, from https://www.copypress.com/blog/data-visualizations-vs-infographics/#1 World Health Organization. (n.d.). Infographics - english . World Health Organization. Retrieved May 4, 2023, from https://www.who.int/singapore/news/infographics---english

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