Infographics For Dummies

by Justin Beegel MBA, The Infographic World Team (With)

Overview

Create stunning infographics with this hands-on guide

Infographics For Dummies is a comprehensive guide tocreating data visualization with viral appeal. Written by thefounder of Infographic World, a New York City based infographicagency, and his top designers, the book focuses on the how-to ofdata, design, and distribution to create stunning, shareableinfographics. Step-by-step instruction allows you to handle datalike a pro, while creating eye-catching graphics with programs likeAdobe Illustrator and Photoshop. The book walks you through thedifferent types of infographics, explaining why they're soeffective, and when they're appropriate.

Ninety percent of the information transmitted to your brain isvisual, so it's important to tickle the optic nerves to get peopleexcited about your data. Infographics do just that. Much moreexciting than a spreadsheet, infographics can add humor, interest,and flash while imparting real information. Putting your datain graphic form makes it more likely to be shared via Twitter,Facebook, Pinterest, and other social media sites, and the visualinterest makes it less likely to be ignored. InfographicsFor Dummies provides a tried-and-true method for creatinginfographics that tell a story and get people excited. Topicsinclude:

• Talking to clients about the data
• Discovering trends, outliers, and patterns
• Designing with mood boards and wireframes
• Launching and promoting your infographic

The book, written by Justin Beegel, MBA, founder of InfographicWorld, Inc., describes the elements of a successful infographic,and stresses the must-have ingredients that get your data noticed.Humans are visual creatures, telling stories in a visual way. Intoday's world filled with data and messaging, an infographic is oneof the best ways to get your point across. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781118792384
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	06/30/2014
Series:	For Dummies Series
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Justin Beegel is the founder of Infographic World, Inc.The company is one of the leading infographic creators in the U.S.and boasts a “who’s who” of clients on theirroster. They claimed a “Best Infographic of 2011” honorfrom sodahead.com with a Steve Jobs tribute graphic.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started with Infographics 5

Chapter 1: Unlocking the Power of Infographics 7

Chapter 2: Exploring Infographics 19

Chapter 3: Designing Your Approach to Infographics 35

Part II: Starting with Data 57

Chapter 4: Informing Yourself 59

Chapter 5: Gathering Your Data 77

Chapter 6: Discovering the Story 93

Part III: Depicting with Delightful Design 115

Chapter 7: Creating Wireframes and Managing Mood Boards 117

Chapter 8: Designing Around a Theme 135

Chapter 9: Designing Infographics in Adobe Illustrator 153

Chapter 10: Designing Infographics in Photoshop 193

Chapter 11: Expanding Your Tools and Techniques 225

Part IV: Ready to Distribute 241

Chapter 12: Launching Your Infographic 243

Chapter 13: Promoting Your Infographic 255

Part V: The Part of Tens 273

Chapter 14: Ten Infographics Trends to Follow 275

Chapter 15: Ten Future Infographic Uses to Try Today 283

Index 291