Advanced level · Module 2: Advanced Illustration and Image Making · Lesson 3 of 4
Infographics and Information Design
Turn data and processes into clear visuals.
In this lesson you will
- Design accurate infographics
- Choose the right visual form
Key concepts
data accuracychart choicevisual hierarchysources
The lesson
Infographics must be accurate first: check every number against the source and keep proportions honest.
Choose the form for the message: bars for comparison, lines for trends, simple diagrams for processes.
Lead with the key finding, cite sources and avoid decoration that distorts data.
Step by step
- Read the data and find the story.
- Choose visual forms.
- Design the infographic.
- Check every number.
Practice activity
Design the infographic from the provided data.
Expected result: An accurate, clear infographic with sources.
Check your understanding
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What must come first in an infographic?
Show answer
Accuracy.
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Which chart suits a comparison?
Show answer
A bar chart.
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