Infographics for Dummies

Presents an introduction to the principles of infographics, explaining the different types of infographics, methods for gathering and evaluating data, and design tools available in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

List 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

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 their roster. They claimed a "Best Infographic of 2011" honor from sodahead.com with a Steve Jobs tribute graphic.

Summary

Create stunning infographics with this hands-on guide Infographics For Dummies is a comprehensive guide to creating data visualization with viral appeal.

Product details

• Authors: J Beegel, Justi Beegel, Justin Beegel, Beegel Justin, Kevin Hand, Infographic World Team, John T. Meyer, John T. Beegel Meyer, The Infographic World Team
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.05.2014
• EAN: 9781118792384
• ISBN: 978-1-118-79238-4
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 192 mm x 233 mm x 18 mm
• Series: For Dummies; For Dummies
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Application software; Informatik, Informationsgrafik, computer science, Visualization & Computer Graphics, Visualisierung u. Computergraphik