{"id":1596,"date":"2024-01-11T08:39:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T13:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/?p=1596"},"modified":"2026-01-09T03:24:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:24:41","slug":"how-to-make-an-infographic-in-5-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-make-an-infographic-in-5-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make an Infographic in Under 1 Hour | Easy Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/06\/how-to-make-an-infographic-blog-header.png\" alt=\"how to make an infographic in 5 steps with Venngage\" class=\"wp-image-58448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/06\/how-to-make-an-infographic-blog-header.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/06\/how-to-make-an-infographic-blog-header-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/06\/how-to-make-an-infographic-blog-header-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/06\/how-to-make-an-infographic-blog-header-730x411.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you want to make an infographic that engages, summarizes and informs, you&#8217;ve come to the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not a designer, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/infographic-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating an infographic<\/a> that\u2019s both beautiful and effective can seem like an impossible task&#8230; but that\u2019s far from the truth.&nbsp;Follow our beginner-friendly&nbsp;infographic design guide below to learn how to create infographics packed with <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infographic templates<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\"><strong>How to make an infographic:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Outline your infographic goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gather and organize your data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transform data into visuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design your layout using an infographic template<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add style for a unique look<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review your infographic design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publish or promote your infographic<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also learn different tips to design your infographic throughout this article (more in the final two sections), plus examples on how to apply them. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/5-step-to-make-an-infographic-77c43c7b-196c-4c1d-97b7-11c6bb021687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/01\/5_Steps_to_Create_an_Infographic_Blog_Post.jpg\" alt=\"how to make an infographic in 5 steps\" class=\"wp-image-29095\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/5-step-to-make-an-infographic-77c43c7b-196c-4c1d-97b7-11c6bb021687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prefer a quick overview? Watch this video guide for a step-by-step visual walkthrough on making an infographic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uQXf_d5Mgjg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" align=\"center\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the best way to make an infographic?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to make an infographic is to start with a clear template, define your goal, gather accurate data, organize your layout logically, choose visuals and icons that support your story, add concise and engaging text, and finally, review and refine for clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venngage makes this process much easier, helping professionals create high-quality infographics quickly and reliably\u2014one of the top tools trusted by designers and marketers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s break down each step of making an infographic in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\"><strong>1. <b>Outline your goals for creating your infographic<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before defining your goals, let&#8217;s make sure you know <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/what-is-an-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what an infographic is<\/a> and the different scenarios you can use it for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An infographic is a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/visual-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visual communication<\/a> aid that you can use to convey information effectively. Studies show that people retain about <a href=\"https:\/\/xmind.com\/blog\/visual-communication-presentation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">65%<\/a> of information paired with relevant images, compared to just 10% of information delivered verbally alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Dr. Lynell Burmark, an expert on visual literacy, explains: <em>&#8220;We think in pictures. Unless our words, concepts, and ideas are hooked onto an image, they will go in one ear, sail through the brain, and go out the other ear.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use an infographic to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Provide a quick overview of a topic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re&nbsp;presenting a new concept that is difficult to understand, outlining the steps in a project plan, or&nbsp;introducing a new policy, summarizing the information&nbsp;with an infographic can clear up confusion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This one, for example, summarizes the main six <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/what-is-a-case-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types of case studies<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/6-types-of-case-studies-list-4645adab-691b-462d-b890-3e7b538d753f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-types-case-studies.png\" alt=\"types of case studies infographic summary\" class=\"wp-image-58499\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-types-case-studies.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-types-case-studies-102x300.png 102w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-types-case-studies-348x1024.png 348w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-types-case-studies-768x2259.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-types-case-studies-522x1536.png 522w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-types-case-studies-696x2048.png 696w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-types-case-studies-730x2147.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/6-types-of-case-studies-list-4645adab-691b-462d-b890-3e7b538d753f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explain and simplify a&nbsp;complex process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New processes can cause a lot of confusion. If it\u2019s a complex&nbsp;process that might be hard for people to wrap their heads around, try creating a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">process infographic<\/a>&nbsp;that your audience or clients can use as a reference:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/instruction-customer-onboarding-process-job-aid-1bdfdcf6-950d-4308-b6be-797f47dec26f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-customer-onboarding-process.png\" alt=\"customer onboarding process infographic\" class=\"wp-image-58500\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-customer-onboarding-process.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-customer-onboarding-process-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-customer-onboarding-process-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-customer-onboarding-process-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-customer-onboarding-process-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/instruction-customer-onboarding-process-job-aid-1bdfdcf6-950d-4308-b6be-797f47dec26f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Process infographics can be helpful for demystifying abstract processes like a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/customer-journey-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customer journey<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/nonprofit-capital-campaign-timeline-232f2d9f-0c43-4c92-9935-6cb58f1fec31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Customer-Journey-Map-Infographic.png\" alt=\"Customer Journey Map Infographic\" class=\"wp-image-39236\" width=\"525\" height=\"1115\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/nonprofit-capital-campaign-timeline-232f2d9f-0c43-4c92-9935-6cb58f1fec31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS CUSTOMER JOURNEY MAP<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/nonprofit-capital-campaign-timeline-232f2d9f-0c43-4c92-9935-6cb58f1fec31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Nonprofit-Capital-Campaign-Timeline.png\" alt=\"Nonprofit Capital Campaign Timeline\" class=\"wp-image-39237\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/nonprofit-capital-campaign-timeline-232f2d9f-0c43-4c92-9935-6cb58f1fec31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TIMELINE INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Display research findings or&nbsp;survey data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Infographics are an ideal way to share survey data because they let you tell a story with your numbers. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-promote-your-infographic-on-social-media-the-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infographic posts on social media<\/a> generate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/infographic-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3x more likes and shares<\/a> than traditional content. This makes them especially useful for sharing survey results in blog posts, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/white-paper-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">white papers<\/a> or social channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><em>Infographics and data visualizations are powerful tools to help simplify the understanding of complex corporate data and improve the memory retention of that information by the audience.<\/em><\/p>\n<cite><em>Randy Krum, author of &#8216;Cool Infographics<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Infographics&nbsp;create the potential to get a lot of eyes on your survey data. Take this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/visual-content-marketing-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">content marketing statistics infographic<\/a>, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/8-visual-content-marketing-statistics-infographic-c9ce675e-0186-429c-acda-dbebc59246bc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-an-infographic-content-mktg-stats.png\" alt=\"visual content marketing statistics 2021 infographic\" class=\"wp-image-58493\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-an-infographic-content-mktg-stats.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-an-infographic-content-mktg-stats-151x1024.png 151w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-an-infographic-content-mktg-stats-768x5201.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-an-infographic-content-mktg-stats-227x1536.png 227w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-an-infographic-content-mktg-stats-730x4944.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/8-visual-content-marketing-statistics-infographic-c9ce675e-0186-429c-acda-dbebc59246bcc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summarize a long blog post&nbsp;or&nbsp;report<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have a long blog post or report, it can be helpful to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-summarize\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">summarize key points<\/a>&nbsp;in an infographic. This makes it easy for readers to scan for the most important information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of having to answer&nbsp;the same questions after sending out a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/neoreach.com\/quarterly-reports\/creator-earnings-report-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">report<\/a>, or&nbsp;having people miss out on&nbsp;important details\u2014a summarized visual report helps to eliminate these issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an infographic we created to illustrate our blog post on the pandemic&#8217;s impact on the refugee crisis:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/pandemic-impact-on-refugee-statistical-infographic-1401bea2-8870-45e6-929a-f9e88cc638e8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-an-infographic-pandemic-refugees.png\" alt=\"how to make an infographic refugee crisis and pandemic\" class=\"wp-image-58494\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-an-infographic-pandemic-refugees.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-an-infographic-pandemic-refugees-194x300.png 194w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-an-infographic-pandemic-refugees-661x1024.png 661w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-an-infographic-pandemic-refugees-768x1190.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-an-infographic-pandemic-refugees-730x1131.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/pandemic-impact-on-refugee-statistical-infographic-1401bea2-8870-45e6-929a-f9e88cc638e8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Here is another example of an infographic that&nbsp;you can use to summarize information many people might find dry or boring:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/stocks-and-shares-9b9bbcf8-aa0e-4b5a-a5c9-6e053f3f8222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-stock-infographic.png\" alt=\"how to create infographics stocks and shares infographic\" class=\"wp-image-58498\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-stock-infographic.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-stock-infographic-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-stock-infographic-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-stock-infographic-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-stock-infographic-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/stocks-and-shares-9b9bbcf8-aa0e-4b5a-a5c9-6e053f3f8222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Or something that could be hard to understand:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/financial-industry-trends-statistical-infographic-8a643624-e425-4c89-bd09-b7512bed825c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-financial-trends.png\" alt=\"how to create an infographic on financial industry trends that need to be adopted\" class=\"wp-image-58495\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-financial-trends.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-financial-trends-91x300.png 91w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-financial-trends-768x2541.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-financial-trends-464x1536.png 464w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-financial-trends-619x2048.png 619w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-financial-trends-730x2415.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/financial-industry-trends-statistical-infographic-8a643624-e425-4c89-bd09-b7512bed825c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Compare&nbsp;and contrast multiple options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When presented with two good options, how do you make a decision? Write down the pros and cons of each. A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/comparison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">comparison infographic<\/a>&nbsp;is a visual way to compare products, plans, arguments, and ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/marketing-competitor-pricing-comparison-infographic-0fcf209c-3ea1-4b13-b8fe-9f022e2c5506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-comparison-template.png\" alt=\"marketing tutor platform comparison infographic\" class=\"wp-image-58496\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-comparison-template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-comparison-template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-comparison-template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-comparison-template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-comparison-template-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/marketing-competitor-pricing-comparison-infographic-0fcf209c-3ea1-4b13-b8fe-9f022e2c5506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS COMPARISON INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Raise awareness about an issue or cause<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using your social channels to build awareness is important for many organizations. Infographics have the power to help you <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/data-storytelling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tell a story with data<\/a>\u2014to put a face to numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example would be the infographic about the refugee crisis above, or this one about racial inequality in the US:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/racial-inequality-in-the-us-statistical-infographic-4ae1e8f2-c0cf-430c-a587-cdf785d98994\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/howtocreateaninfographic-racialinequalityamerica.png\" alt=\"how to create an infographic on racial inequality in the US statistics\" class=\"wp-image-58497\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/howtocreateaninfographic-racialinequalityamerica.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/howtocreateaninfographic-racialinequalityamerica-51x300.png 51w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/howtocreateaninfographic-racialinequalityamerica-174x1024.png 174w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/howtocreateaninfographic-racialinequalityamerica-768x4518.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/howtocreateaninfographic-racialinequalityamerica-261x1536.png 261w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/howtocreateaninfographic-racialinequalityamerica-348x2048.png 348w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/howtocreateaninfographic-racialinequalityamerica-730x4294.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/racial-inequality-in-the-us-statistical-infographic-4ae1e8f2-c0cf-430c-a587-cdf785d98994\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve organized your data, the next step is deciding how to present it visually. After all, people retain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strath.ac.uk\/humanities\/education\/blog\/remembering90percentofwhatyoudo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">80%<\/a> of what they see and do, compared to just 20% of what they hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Alberto Cairo, author of <em>The Truthful Art<\/em>, explains: <em>&#8220;The purpose of infographics and data visualizations is to enlighten people, not to entertain them, not to sell them products, services or ideas, but to inform them. It\u2019s as simple and as complicated as that.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before you begin to think about layout design, charts, or aesthetics, you need to think hard about the goals of your infographic. Why are you making this infographic?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I say goals, I don\u2019t mean high-level goals like \u201csummarize complex information\u201d or \u201cimprove website traffic\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I mean&nbsp;<i>clear, concrete, achievable communication goals<\/i>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>Define the burning problem<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognize that you\u2019re creating this infographic so that your audience can gain something very specific from reading it. That very specific thing should be a <strong>burning problem<\/strong> that your audience has in their lives, and that your infographic is going to solve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"question-pyramid\"><b><strong>Use a question pyramid<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, use a<b> question pyramid <\/b>to take that burning problem and turn it into 3-5 actionable questions to tackle in your infographic: <br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-25.png\" alt=\"how to make an infographic\" class=\"wp-image-13677\" width=\"800\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/register?category=charts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE A CHART<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>These questions will become the framework around which you\u2019ll build your infographic, and will help you tell a compelling story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The supporting questions should reveal the basic information your audience will need to know to understand the main topic, and the probing questions that will reveal broader insights that should ultimately solve the burning problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s work through an example. This infographic outlines the steps in the product design process:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/5-step-cycle-8f3ab343-255e-4d50-b974-2c6dfd040c32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/product-design-process-infographic-template.png\" alt=\"product design process infographic template\" class=\"wp-image-35879\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/5-step-cycle-8f3ab343-255e-4d50-b974-2c6dfd040c32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>The burning problem they\u2019re trying to solve is \u201cwhat steps are in the product design process?\u201d, and so their question pyramid might look something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/infographic-question-pyramind-example.png\" alt=\"infographic question pyramid example\" class=\"wp-image-35880\" width=\"800\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Defining the burning problem and using the question pyramid to break it down into actionable questions is the first step to making an effective infographic. If you\u2019ve gone through this process and you\u2019re still not sure what story should tell, read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/3-powerful-questions-to-discover-your-infographic-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">discovering your infographic story<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\"><b>2. Collect data for your infographic&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/data-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">need some data<\/a> to help you answer each question you defined in step one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have your own data, great\u2014you can move on to step three! If not, don\u2019t worry. There\u2019s a ton of public data available to you (the U.S. alone produces about 2.7 million GB of data per minute), if you just know where to look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s review some strategies for getting your hands on useful data, without having to conduct your own research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>Refine your Google searches <\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google is often the best place to start your search. Target your Google searches more efficiently with <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/symbols-and-meanings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">symbols<\/a> and data-specific search terms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use quotes to search for an exact phrase\n<ul>\n<li>For example, <b>\u201cproduct design process steps\u201d<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a minus sign to exclude terms from your search\n<ul>\n<li>For example, <strong>product design<\/strong><b>&nbsp;-jobs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Append \u2018data\u2019 to your search phrase\n<ul>\n<li>For example, <strong>product design<\/strong><b>&nbsp;data<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Append a data-specific file format (e.g. xls, csv, tsv) to your search phrase\n<ul>\n<li>For example, <strong>product design<\/strong><b>&nbsp;xls<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>Search existing data repositories<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While Google searches are fast and easy, often you\u2019ll end up with messy data that needs some cleaning, which can take a lot of time. Peruse these data repositories to find data that\u2019s ready to use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.data.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The U.S. Government\u2019s Open Data<\/a>: Data on everything from agriculture, climate, and ecosystems to education, health, and public safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/usa.ipums.org\/usa\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">US Census Data for Social, Economic, and Health Research<\/a>: U.S. census data from 1790-present<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Statista<\/a>: Market research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaggle.com\/datasets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Kaggle<\/a>: User-uploaded datasets on everything from chocolate bars to startup funding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pew Research: Research on demographics, public opinion, media content, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/tus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">American Time Use Survey<\/a>: Data on the amount of time Americans spend doing various activities like sleeping, eating, and playing sports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/googletrends.github.io\/data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Google Trends Datastore<\/a>: Curated datasets from the Google News Lab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Google Scholar<\/a>: A user-friendly search engine for academic publications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/tinyletter.com\/data-is-plural\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Data is Plural<\/a>: A curated list of interesting, topical datasets, updated weekly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aggdata.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">AggData<\/a>: Business locational data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If both of these strategies fail you, you might have to collect your own data. To learn more, review our suggestions for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-make-an-infographic-from-your-poll-and-survey-data-in-4-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">conducting your own research<\/a>, and read our comprehensive&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/data-collection-techniques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide to data collection<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\"><b>3. Make data visualizations for&nbsp;your&nbsp;infographic<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve got all that settled, your next step should be to decide how to present that data visually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><em>The goal is to turn data into information, and information into insight.<\/em><\/p>\n<cite><em>Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This video summarizes our simple method for picking the best charts for your infographic:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aUk4npRmjL8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" align=\"center\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-charts-for-your-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Choose the Best Types of Charts For Your Data<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve developed the <b>ICCORE method<\/b> to help you pick the best charts for your data. First, for each piece of data you want to visualize, determine whether the primary goal will be to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>I<\/b>nform,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>C<\/b>ompare,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>C<\/b>hange,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>O<\/b>rganize,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>R<\/b>eveal relationships, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>E<\/b>xplore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then use the best practices for that goal to find the right chart for your data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s review each goal in turn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>Inform<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b>You want to convey an important message or data point that doesn\u2019t require much context to understand.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a numerical stat stand out with large, bold, colorful text:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-22.png\" alt=\"Numerical stat with large, bold text\" class=\"wp-image-13681\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Demand extra attention by pairing icons with text:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-32.png\" alt=\"Numerical stat with icon\" class=\"wp-image-13682\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Highlight a percentage or rate with a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/donut-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">donut chart<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/pictograph-example\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pictograph<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-12.png\" alt=\"Donut chart and pictograph\" class=\"wp-image-13683\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>Compare<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to show similarities or differences among values or parts of a whole. A comparison infographic will help draw parallels between multiple pieces of data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/bar-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bar chart<\/a>, column chart, bubble chart, or bubble cloud to compare independent values.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-17.png\" alt=\"Bar chart, column chart, bubble chart, bubble cloud\" class=\"wp-image-13684\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/pie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pie chart<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/donut-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">donut chart<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/pictograph-example\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pictograph<\/a>, or tree map to compare parts of a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-38.png\" alt=\"Pie chart, donut chart, pictogram, treemap\" class=\"wp-image-13685\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/stacked-bar-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stacked bar chart<\/a> or stacked column chart to compare categories <i>and<\/i> parts of a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-26.png\" alt=\"Stacked column chart, stacked bar chart\" class=\"wp-image-13686\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use a stacked area chart to compare trends over time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-37.png\" alt=\"Stacked area chart\" class=\"wp-image-13687\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>Change<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b>You want to show trends over time or space.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/line-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">line chart<\/a> or an area chart to show changes that are continuous over time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic.png\" alt=\"Line chart and area chart\" class=\"wp-image-13688\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/timeline-infographics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">timeline<\/a> to show discrete events in time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-21.png\" alt=\"Timeline\" class=\"wp-image-13689\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example of a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/timeline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">timeline infographic<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/instagram-user-growth-timeline-9896389e-0412-44c0-b78a-0cf0628d6ba6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-timeline-instagram-user-growth.png\" alt=\"instagram popularity user growth timeline infographic\" class=\"wp-image-58501\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-timeline-instagram-user-growth.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-timeline-instagram-user-growth-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-timeline-instagram-user-growth-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-timeline-instagram-user-growth-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-timeline-instagram-user-growth-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/instagram-user-growth-timeline-9896389e-0412-44c0-b78a-0cf0628d6ba6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TIMELINE INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Use a choropleth map to show spatial data.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-19.png\" alt=\"Chloropleth map\" class=\"wp-image-13690\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use a map series to show data that changes over both space and time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-29.png\" alt=\"Map series\" class=\"wp-image-13691\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/map-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beginner\u2019s Guide to Creating Infographics with Maps (15 Templates Included)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>Organize<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b>You want to show groups, patterns, rank or order.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a list to show rank or order when you want to provide extra information about each element.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-4.png\" alt=\"List\" class=\"wp-image-13692\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/table-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">table<\/a> to show rank or order when you want readers to be able to look up specific values.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-33.png\" alt=\"Table\" class=\"wp-image-13693\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/flow-chart-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flowchart<\/a> to show order in a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/process-infographics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">process<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-20.png\" alt=\"Flowchart\" class=\"wp-image-13694\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use simple boxes or borders to show organized groups (as seen in <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/venn-diagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venn diagrams<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/mind-map-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mind maps<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-40.png\" alt=\"Mind map and Venn diagram\" class=\"wp-image-13695\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example of a mind map infographic:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/project-planning-mind-map-bd2701a7-d77c-4c40-9f3b-56a40ff5d2a5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-project-planning-mindmap.png\" alt=\"project planning mind map infographic\" class=\"wp-image-58502\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-project-planning-mindmap.png 1056w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-project-planning-mindmap-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-project-planning-mindmap-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-project-planning-mindmap-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-project-planning-mindmap-730x564.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1056px) 100vw, 1056px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/project-planning-mind-map-bd2701a7-d77c-4c40-9f3b-56a40ff5d2a5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS MIND MAP<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, show rank or order with a bar chart, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/column\">column chart<\/a>, bubble chart, or pyramid chart.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-15.png\" alt=\"Bar chart, column chart, bubble chart and pyramid chart\" class=\"wp-image-13696\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>Relationship<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b>You want to reveal more complex relationships among things.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a scatter plot when you want to display two variables for a set of data.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-36.png\" alt=\"Scatterplot\" class=\"wp-image-13697\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use a multi-series plot when you want to compare multiple sets of related data.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-6.png\" alt=\"Multi series plot\" class=\"wp-image-13698\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/register?category=charts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE A CHART<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>Explore<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b>You want the reader to explore the data and discover insights for themselves. <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no magic bullet for exploration\u2014the visualization style will really depend on the specifics of your data. Interactive charts like this one that allow for filtering, sorting, and drilling down are the often best choice, but these can be costly and time-consuming to develop. If you\u2019re a visualization beginner, try to stick to the other choices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s a quick rundown of our <strong>ICCORE<\/strong> method. Now, you should have everything you need to pick appropriate charts for each set of data you want to visualize. Just think about what you want to emphasize, and pick your chart accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> For more examples and chart best practices, take a look at our full guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-charts-for-your-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to choose the best charts for your data<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\"><b>4. Create your layout using an infographic template<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All that\u2019s left is layout and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Putting your first element on the page can be daunting, but there are a few hacks that will remove some of the guesswork from the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>Create a natural information flow<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the <a href=\"#question-pyramid\">question pyramid<\/a> you developed in the first step to guide your design layout and information flow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by telling your reader what they\u2019ll gain from your infographic (i.e. turn the burning problem into your header), follow up with the charts that address the &#8220;supporting questions&#8221;, and then drive it all home with the charts that address the &#8220;probing questions&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>Use a grid layout to add structure and balance to your infographic<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Laying out your elements with a predefined symmetrical grid is an easy tactic that will instantly elevate your infographic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will give your elements some essential order and, keeping in mind that we naturally read from left to right and top to bottom, it can be used to direct your reader\u2019s gaze from element to element.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1261\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-28.png\" alt=\"Grid layout examples\" class=\"wp-image-13699\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use a centered, single-column design layout for content with a linear flow:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-34.png\" alt=\"Centered, single-column design layout\" class=\"wp-image-13700\" width=\"500\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sources<\/strong>: Everlane.com, Ziploc.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a two-column design layout to <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/comparison-infographic\">make comparisons<\/a>. Below is an <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/6-comparison-infographic-templates\/\">example of a comparison infographic<\/a> template:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-41.jpg\" alt=\"Two-column design layout \" class=\"wp-image-13701\" width=\"500\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sources<\/strong>: RemoteRelief, The Guardian, FoodBeast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider using a multi-section layout when reading order is less important:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-18.jpg\" alt=\"Multi-section layout\" class=\"wp-image-13702\" width=\"500\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sources<\/strong>: Lauren Conrad, Lemonly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever layout you use, spacing your elements at regular intervals will create a satisfying sense of structure and balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/good-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Tips on How to Make a Good Infographic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/infographic-layout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Choose an Infographic Layout (20+ Template Ideas for Beginners)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make an infographic with a ready-made template<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If building a layout from scratch is too intimidating, we offer ready-made infographic templates that you can personalize to fit your data. The trick is to pick one that works well with your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to do that is to forget about color, style, and chart types for the time being. Pick an infographic template based on its structure first, and play with its style second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This quick video guide will help you pick the best type of infographic for your data:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tN8_85gKOTc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" align=\"center\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a list or a process? Find a centered, single-column infographic template to ensure each step is read in order. Below is an example of a one-column <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">process infographic template<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/strategic-talent-acquisition-infographic-f8a6250b-0cb6-4ff9-96fc-ad969073f0fe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-talent-management-process.png\" alt=\"how to build the ideal team talent management process infographic template\" class=\"wp-image-58505\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-talent-management-process.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-talent-management-process-111x300.png 111w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-talent-management-process-380x1024.png 380w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-talent-management-process-768x2071.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-talent-management-process-570x1536.png 570w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-talent-management-process-760x2048.png 760w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-talent-management-process-730x1968.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/strategic-talent-acquisition-infographic-f8a6250b-0cb6-4ff9-96fc-ad969073f0fe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS PROCESS INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Want to contrast two charts? Find a two-column infographic template:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/virus-vs-bacteria-comparison-infographic-a70a22f1-8d53-4f71-829b-0da9f151f888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-virus-vs-bacteria.png\" alt=\"virus vs bacteria comparison infographic two column template\" class=\"wp-image-58506\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-virus-vs-bacteria.png 1056w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-virus-vs-bacteria-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-virus-vs-bacteria-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-virus-vs-bacteria-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-virus-vs-bacteria-730x564.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1056px) 100vw, 1056px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/virus-vs-bacteria-comparison-infographic-a70a22f1-8d53-4f71-829b-0da9f151f888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS 2-COLUMN INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Have 3 equally important stats? Find a three-column infographic template:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/e-commerce-creating-an-online-business-store-3c801a9a-81a2-4e51-b86d-195f6496aefb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-three-column.png\" alt=\"three column infographic template\" class=\"wp-image-58507\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-three-column.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-three-column-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-three-column-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-three-column-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/05\/how-to-create-infographic-three-column-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/e-commerce-creating-an-online-business-store-3c801a9a-81a2-4e51-b86d-195f6496aefb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS 3-COLUMN INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Have tons of data? Find a minimal infographic template with 4 or 5 sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/modern-letter-fe82a0f5-b602-4613-bcbc-250af8692c42\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-3.png\" alt=\"Modern Report\n\" class=\"wp-image-13706\" width=\"800\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/modern-letter-fe82a0f5-b602-4613-bcbc-250af8692c42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>MAKE A 5-SECTION INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Everything we talked about in the previous section applies here. Think about how many elements you have and how your story should flow when choosing your infographic template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have an infographic template, just swap in your content and you\u2019re off to the races.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\"><b>5. Add style to your infographic design to make it stand out<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now comes the fun part\u2014manipulating design elements to add some flair and make sure your infographic is aesthetically pleasing and clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>How to pick fonts for your infographic<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with your text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to keep it simple. Think of an infographic as a visual summary&#8211;the text that\u2019s there should be absolutely necessary to understand the major concepts and supplement the visuals. &nbsp;Reduce your text to short paragraphs (at most) at about a grade six reading level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have your copy figured out, choose a readable font for the bulk of the text, then amp up the size and style of your main header, section headers, and data highlights so that the gist of your infographic is immediately apparent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/reducing-poverty-5debf519-ae97-4bb3-bbb1-2e9c2ab1d58f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-11.jpg\" alt=\"Poverty Strategy Infographic Template\n\" class=\"wp-image-13707\" width=\"800\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/reducing-poverty-5debf519-ae97-4bb3-bbb1-2e9c2ab1d58f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Want to master the art of typography? <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-fonts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get our full rundown on how to choose fonts for your infographic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>How to use repetition, consistency, and alignment in your infographic<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, add some extra graphic elements to give your compositions some rhythm and visual interest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember those grids we talked about earlier? An easy way to pull your composition together is to repeat basic shapes to reinforce the underlying grid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/water-crisis-18d9620e-58db-4c6f-a8fe-17ce1c1e649e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-13.png\" alt=\"Water Crisis Infographic Template\n\" class=\"wp-image-13708\" width=\"800\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/water-crisis-18d9620e-58db-4c6f-a8fe-17ce1c1e649e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Or use basic shapes to emphasize headers and list elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/5-reasons-to-give-d9b35be3-6e22-4ccc-89dd-a48e238f4c8e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-39.jpg\" alt=\"Give Blood Infographic Template\n\" class=\"wp-image-13709\" width=\"800\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/5-reasons-to-give-d9b35be3-6e22-4ccc-89dd-a48e238f4c8e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Or add icons to reinforce important concepts in the text. Keep icon color, style, and size consistent, and pull everything together with extra background shapes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/comparing-protein-ecfa08f6-89c5-4e28-b159-15d94df4e084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-14.png\" alt=\"Comparing Protein\n\" class=\"wp-image-13710\" width=\"800\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/comparing-protein-ecfa08f6-89c5-4e28-b159-15d94df4e084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever you do, make sure the repeated elements you add are aligned! Even slight misalignments will throw things off balance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/simple-results-034b1562-212c-491d-b1b1-a9e685401cb2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-24.png\" alt=\"Business Survey Results\n\" class=\"wp-image-13711\" width=\"800\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/simple-results-034b1562-212c-491d-b1b1-a9e685401cb2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS REPORT TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Those are just a few the ways we like to add flair to our infographics. The important thing to remember is that repeated, aligned elements create visual rhythm, which can make a composition feel more complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a cheat sheet of some of the most common <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/symbols-and-meanings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">symbols and meanings<\/a>&nbsp;you can find in graphic design, plus tips for how to use them to visualize ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/symbols-and-meanings-infographic-53b5db7d-8d37-42b6-9880-a5ab2d648071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/12\/symbols-and-meanings-infographic-cheat-sheet.png\" alt=\"symbols and meanings infographic cheat sheet\" class=\"wp-image-35899\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/symbols-and-meanings-infographic-53b5db7d-8d37-42b6-9880-a5ab2d648071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>How to use negative space in your infographic design<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Negative space (a.k.a. white space) refers to the areas of the page that don\u2019t contain any text or images. Any designer will tell you that negative space is just as important as any other element of a design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the same way that when you take a photo, you leave space on either side of your subject, you should leave space around each main element grouping in your infographic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means ensuring you have margins around the edges of the infographic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/design-thinking-840bab6b-540b-4c07-8c5a-e6a7944bc8e1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-2.png\" alt=\"Column Process Infographic Template\n\" class=\"wp-image-13712\" width=\"800\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/design-thinking-840bab6b-540b-4c07-8c5a-e6a7944bc8e1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>And gaps between unrelated elements, making it easier to immediately understand which elements are grouped together:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/payment-plans-0906eba4-29e6-4780-b2f6-d09ff4c367ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-23.png\" alt=\"Payment Plan Infographic\n\" class=\"wp-image-13713\" width=\"800\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/payment-plans-0906eba4-29e6-4780-b2f6-d09ff4c367ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>White space also affects the way we read color\u2014it\u2019s much easier to make colors play nicely with each other by adding a little white space:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-10.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-10.png\" alt=\"how to create an infographic color tips\" class=\"wp-image-13714\" width=\"1000\" height=\"270\" title=\"how to make an infographic\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A mark of an expert designer is mastery of negative space. As an amateur, your designs will improve as soon as you start thinking about negative space!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>How to pick colors&nbsp;when you&nbsp;design an infographic<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally we come to color. There\u2019s a reason I\u2019ve left it till the end. While <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-pick-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">color is a powerful communication tool<\/a>, a truly great infographic design should communicate effectively in black and white. Think of color as an added bonus\u2014a way that you can help your reader understand your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use color to highlight important information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/dark-bar-chart-f7578793-1964-4470-a975-7ded17198fbc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-31.png\" alt=\"Product Sales Chart Template\n\" class=\"wp-image-13715\" width=\"800\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/dark-bar-chart-f7578793-1964-4470-a975-7ded17198fbc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS CHART TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Or to group related elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/business-strategy-mind-map-f45309ce-46ab-46a9-b5b9-7eb527d48afb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-16.png\" alt=\"Business Strategy Mind Map Template\n\" class=\"wp-image-13717\" width=\"800\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/business-strategy-mind-map-f45309ce-46ab-46a9-b5b9-7eb527d48afb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS MIND MAP TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t overlook neutrals. They\u2019re easy to work with, and when used to offset bright colors they can really pull together a composition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/resumes\/modern-graphic-resume-a44d56f4-76a0-40a7-a59e-230c3461b5e8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-9.png\" alt=\"Modern Graphic Resume\n\" class=\"wp-image-13718\" width=\"800\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/resumes\/modern-graphic-resume-a44d56f4-76a0-40a7-a59e-230c3461b5e8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS RESUME TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to combining colors, we\u2019ve got you covered. We\u2019ve put together a number of color schemes that will work for a range of infographics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/color-palettes-dd1b862e-4294-4dac-bcda-324dd0a05360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2017\/05\/how-to-make-an-infographic-27.png\" alt=\"Color Palette Infographic Template\n\" class=\"wp-image-13719\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/color-palettes-dd1b862e-4294-4dac-bcda-324dd0a05360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>GET MORE COLOR SCHEMES<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it! If you remember to think about fonts, repetition and <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/design-dictionary\/alignment-design-principle-definition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">alignment<\/a>, negative space, and color, your infographic is sure to turn out well. Check out the biggest <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/graphic-design-trends\/\">graphic design trends of 2024<\/a>&nbsp;for even more ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to streamline this infographic creation process, consider using an <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/ai-tools\/infographic-generator\">AI infographic maker<\/a> to help you create professional designs effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Review your infographic design<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before finalizing, take a step back and review your infographic with fresh eyes. Look for any areas where data or visuals might seem cluttered or unclear. Check for consistency in colors, fonts, and spacing, ensuring everything aligns with your original goals. Ask yourself: does the infographic communicate your message effectively at a glance? Adjust any design elements as needed to enhance readability and impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Publish or promote your infographic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that your infographic is ready, it\u2019s time to share it! Publish it on your website or blog, and consider posting on social media platforms where your audience is active. Include a brief caption or description to add context and encourage sharing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re promoting a brand or product, embed your infographic in an <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/email-newsletter-templates\/\">email newsletter<\/a> or as part of a presentation. The more visibility you give your infographic, the greater the reach and engagement it can achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How can you embed an infographic in an email?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Embedding an infographic in an email involves a few simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Optimize the infographic for email:<\/strong> Make sure your file is web-friendly, usually under 1\u20132 MB and in a supported format like JPEG or PNG.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Host the image online:<\/strong> Upload the infographic to a reliable server or cloud service so it has a direct URL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insert the image into your email:<\/strong> In your email editor, use the \u201cInsert Image\u201d or \u201cAdd Image\u201d option and paste the image URL or upload the file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add alt text:<\/strong> Include descriptive alt text in case the image doesn\u2019t load for some recipients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test the email:<\/strong> Send a test email to yourself to ensure the infographic displays correctly on desktop and mobile devices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Following these steps lets your audience see the infographic directly in their inbox, making your message more engaging and visually appealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs on how to make an infographic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do I make my infographic match my brand\u2019s look and feel (quirky vs. corporate)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Venngage\u2019s BrandKit feature makes this easy. You can upload your logos, select brand colors and set fonts so every infographic automatically reflects your brand\u2019s style, whether it\u2019s playful and quirky or clean and corporate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to use Infographics?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use infographics to present data visually, summarize reports, explain processes, illustrate comparisons, share on social media, enhance blog posts and support presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the best free tool to create infographics?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Venngage is one of the top free tools for creating professional infographics. It offers a wide variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infographic templates<\/a>, drag-and-drop design features, and easy customization, making it simple for anyone to create visually engaging graphics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do I turn something into an infographic?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To turn any idea into an infographic, start by defining your goal, gathering accurate data or key points, selecting a suitable template, organizing content logically, choosing supporting visuals, adding concise text and finally, reviewing for clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venngage supports every step of this process, allowing you to design, export and share infographics quickly while maintaining professional standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating an infographic is a powerful way to communicate visually and make complex information more accessible. 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