Design Your First Infographic

Design Your First Infographic

22mBeginner2020-06-23

Authors

Nigel French

Nigel French

Graphic Designer, Author, Artist, Trainer

Course details

Infographics distill information into a digestible, picture-driven format that viewers can easily retain. Whether you wish to design your first infographic for a marketing report, a personal project, a company brochure, or an event, this course walks you through the very first steps. No prior knowledge of infographic design is needed. Instructor Nigel French helps you identify when a graphic representation is better than a written one, and he goes over the fundamental design aspects of infographics such as icons and font choices. Plus, learn where to find sources of inspiration and raw material—including accurate data—for your infographic.

Skills covered

InfographicsProjectGraphic Design

Concepts

Introduction

  • Welcome
  • What is an infographic
  • A brief history of infographics

Theory and Inspiration

  • What makes a good infographic
  • Sources of inspiration
  • Types of infographic

Tools and Planning

  • Choose your tools
  • The importance of planning
  • Data sources
  • Infographic aesthetics
  • Use icons

Conclusion

  • Goodbye and next steps