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Infographics

Craft experiences that touch hearts and move markets

According to some estimates, humans process visuals 60,000 times faster than text. It's fantastic to have some scientific evidence to support the adage "a picture is worth a thousand words," not least because it supports our long-held belief that infographics are, well, quite excellent.

Why Opt for Infographics

Designed to educate and inform, an infographic simplifies complex facts and presents it in an easily digestible style using design principles. Nobody appreciates staring into an infinite abyss of statistics; fortunately, an infographic can contextualise data and spare us from drowning in a sea of numbers and figures.

Infographics' adaptability is what makes them so appealing as a design solution. There are numerous methods for presenting data, such as:
• Timelines • Flow charts • Maps • Graphs • Diagrams • Figures • Side-by-side comparisons • Ordered lists

The Secret to a Successful Infographic

Infographics should always emphasise demonstration over explanation. Although text always plays a crucial role in design, the visual elements of an infographic should be able to convey effectively without relying excessively on typography.

When designing an infographic, it's not enough to produce something that looks beautiful; designers must also be able to determine the optimal method of visualising and representing data based on the subject at hand. The core idea of an infographic should be mirrored in the provided data; therefore, a designer must be able to comprehend the relationship between distinct sets of information.

Branding is Lovely

If you are interested in branding, infographics can be produced to adhere to corporate rules. Branded infographics are powerful because they present a data-driven story alongside your brand's own narrative, making them a great way to demonstrate your organization's competence and authority. Whether it's developed for a set of yearly reports or an Instagram post, an interesting and pertinent infographic will increase the trust of your business.

Effective infographics do not merely convey data; they establish an emotional connection with their audiences. You're ultimately seeking a response from people, a feeling that will remind them of your brand through the association of visual aspects such as your logo, colour scheme, and typography.

Moving Things Along

Attracting the attention of audiences from the outset is becoming increasingly challenging in the modern era. The transformation of static infographics into animated ones is a possible approach.

Animated infographics can illustrate processes and the progression of a narrative. By illustrating the progression of information from one point to the next, we can break things down and aid the audience in understanding precisely what is being said.

As previously said, viewers are more receptive to visuals that stimulate emotion. Add to that the engagement that motion graphics provides, and you will enhance the likelihood that your material will be shared, so expanding your audience reach. Incorporating animation allows you to get more mileage out of infographics, regardless of whether you're breathing new life into older static infographics or creating something entirely new.

Simplifying facts into an easily digestible and aesthetically beautiful manner is not always easy, but it is beneficial. People respond to infographics because they are brief, straightforward, and, most importantly, memorable. Utilize all three of these characteristics, and you will quickly leave a lasting impression on your audience.

Interested in producing an eye-catching infographic? Contact the Think! Creative staff immediately.