Infographics

Infographics or Information Graphics are graphic visual representations that use central themes, text, symbols, illustrations, pictures, maps, diagrams, graphs, charts, and other graphic visuals to quickly and clearly present complex information, data, or knowledge.

Infographic Examples and Tools

• Wordle takes inputted words and generates them into word designs with a variety of fonts, layouts, and color schemes.
• 40 Useful and Creative Infographics has a large variety of information graphics.
• InfoGraphicWorld provides a variety of infographics taken from their portfolio.
• Review pages 309, 320, 333, 362, 376, 380, 424, 447, 448, and 449 of Creating America for examples of simple infographics.
• Farewell to a Genius: A Look Back at the Life and Times of Steve Jobs, a Man who Tried to Make a Dent in the Universe
• Welcome to Move-Ville: An Illustrated Guide to Moving in America
• The Economic and Market Backdrop
• The Complexity of the US Tax System
• The Fatty Truth about Fast Food in America
• General Economy Class vs First Class
• Mapping Out Your Summer Vacation
• The Environmental Impact of Cell Phones