Infographics : the power of visual storytelling

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Where to find it

Park Library (School of Media & Journalism)

Call Number
P93.5 .L34 2012
Status
Available

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Summary

Transform your marketing efforts through the power of visual content

In today's fast-paced environment, you must communicate your message in a concise and engaging way that sets it apart from the noise. Visual content--such as infographics and data visualization--can accomplish this. With DIY functionality, Infographics: The Power of Visual Storytelling will teach you how to find stories in your data, and how to visually communicate and share them with your audience for maximum impact.

Infographics will show you the vast potential to using the communication medium as a marketing tool by creating informative and shareable infographic content.

Learn how to explain an object, idea, or process using strong illustration that captures interest and provides instant clarity Discover how to unlock interesting stories (in previously buried or boring data) and turn them into visual communications that will help build brands and increase sales

Use the power of visual content to communicate with and engage your audience, capture attention, and expand your market.

Contents

Importance and efficacy: why our brains love infographics : Varied perspectives on information design ; A brief history ; Objectives of visualization ; Appeal ; Comprehension ; Retention -- Infographic formats: choosing the right vehicle for your message : Static infographics ; Motion graphics ; Interactive infographics -- The visual storytelling spectrum: an objective approach : Understanding the visual storytelling spectrum -- Editorial infographics : What are editorial infographics? ; Origins of editorial infographics ; Editorial infographic production -- Content distribution: sharing your story : Posting on your site ; Distributing your content ; Patience pays dividends -- Brand-centric infographics : "About us" pages ; Product instructions ; Visual press releases ; Presentation design ; Annual reports -- Data visualization interfaces : A case for visualization in user interfaces ; Dashboards ; Visual data hubs -- What makes a good infographic? : Utility ; Soundness ; Beauty -- Information design best practices : Illustration ; Data ; Visualization -- The future of infographics : Democratized access to creation tools ; Socially generative visualizations ; Problem solving ; Becoming a visual company.

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