{"id":16818,"date":"2018-06-07T22:07:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T02:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=16818"},"modified":"2025-09-16T08:03:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:03:57","slug":"amazing-infographics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/amazing-infographics\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips For Creating Amazing Infographics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image15.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16831\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image15.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1096\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think you need a professional graphic designer to create amazing infographics?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By customizing a pre-designed infographic template, you can get all the benefits of a custom infographic without the hassle of hiring a graphic designer. And yes, it <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> possible to create amazing infographics (like the one below) without professional design skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/creative-intelligence-mindmap-c4a4f2b2-79b6-42c0-8705-2983bcd0f650\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16833\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image9-1.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"502\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/creative-intelligence-mindmap-c4a4f2b2-79b6-42c0-8705-2983bcd0f650\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CREATE THIS MIND MAP TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a>&nbsp;<\/center><\/p>\n<h2><b>Follow these 10 tips to create amazing infographics:<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set the right tone with a custom <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/infographic-design-the-dos-and-donts-of-color-selection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infographic color scheme<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customize your infographic with content-appropriate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/infographic-design-6-ways-to-use-icons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">icons<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/social-media-graphic-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace stock photos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with custom images for a touch of authenticity<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inject some character with stylized <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-fonts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infographic fonts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/brand-style-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand imagery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to promote your business<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customize the style of your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-charts-for-your-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infographic charts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add style to a basic infographic with flashy title art<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhance the structure of your infographic with basic shapes and borders<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customize the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/9-types-of-infographic-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infographic layout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for different platforms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mash-up multiple <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infographic templates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to create the ultimate amazing infographic<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s review how to make each of these tips work with some of our most popular templates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1. Set the right tone with a custom infographic color scheme<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color means more in <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/infographic-design\/\">infographic design<\/a> than just decoration. Sure, we use color to create infographics that are easy on the eyes, but color is also a key characteristic that contributes to the overall tone or \u201cfeel\u201d of an infographic. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>By customizing our <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/infographic-design-the-dos-and-donts-of-color-selection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>infographic color schemes<\/b><\/a><b>, we can tailor the mood and tone of our infographics to fit the theme of our content. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/infographic-templates-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">list infographic template<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example. Its 5 bright feature colors set a playful, cheerful tone:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/improve-nonprofit-use-of-data-dce9ad1a-bc7b-4fcf-bc40-9eb29d333c85\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16835\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image12.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"841\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/improve-nonprofit-use-of-data-dce9ad1a-bc7b-4fcf-bc40-9eb29d333c85\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By simply tweaking the color scheme of this one template, we can take the infographic from playful to professional, modern, or minimal. With four different color schemes, we can create four completely different styles and completely different feelings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16837\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image22.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"827\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you personalize your own infographics with custom color schemes, here are a couple quick tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>For professional infographics, stick with crowd-pleasing greens, blues, greys, and reds<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply a few different shades of the same color for a sleek, professional look. Keep the text white or black for readability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/stocks-and-shares-9b9bbcf8-aa0e-4b5a-a5c9-6e053f3f8222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16838\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image16.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"841\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/stocks-and-shares-9b9bbcf8-aa0e-4b5a-a5c9-6e053f3f8222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h3><b>For a fun infographic, apply 4-5 bright, saturated colors in equal amounts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a light, neutral background color to offset the bright colors and tie the graphic together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color schemes with more than 3 colors can be hard to pull off, but it\u2019s worth the effort if you do manage to make it work. I mean, can you resist these bright, cheerful colors?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/content-marketing-report-4e82e7df-1089-43ad-b22f-6979981ecb78\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16839\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image19.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"841\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/content-marketing-report-4e82e7df-1089-43ad-b22f-6979981ecb78\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CREATE THIS REPORT TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h3><b>For minimalist infographics, pair a white background with grey text and one highlight color<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/white-papers\/policy-white-paper-d4d9fee7-774d-45af-b8e1-c93b6ba8333d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16842\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image18.png\" alt=\"white paper template\" width=\"650\" height=\"2169\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/white-papers\/policy-white-paper-d4d9fee7-774d-45af-b8e1-c93b6ba8333d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CREATE THIS WHITE PAPER TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom infographic color schemes are key for creating infographics that fit the theme and tone of your content. Check out our article on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-pick-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picking infographic colors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get color palettes for every mood.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Customize your infographic with content-appropriate icons<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/infographic-design-6-ways-to-use-icons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infographic icons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are typically paired with headers or lists elements to emphasize important concepts in the text.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/critic-tips--0313cd09-9095-45a6-9299-01904dd71093\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16844\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image4-2.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"841\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/critic-tips--0313cd09-9095-45a6-9299-01904dd71093\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that the default icons found in most infographic templates simply won\u2019t be appropriate once you add your own content. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So once you add your own text,<\/span><b> customize the icons in the infographic template to reflect your key ideas, list elements, or headers. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take this infographic on job search tips, for example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/job-search-tips-infographic-547e770d-f29a-4dce-a689-fca15f111d63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16849\" style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd;\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/6a7e0a93-d27f-4901-bb0b-1abd0956095f.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"2821\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/job-search-tips-infographic-547e770d-f29a-4dce-a689-fca15f111d63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">MAKE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p>When I customize this template with my own content on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soapmedia.co.uk\/10-tools-for-competitor-analysis\/\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\">digital marketing trends<\/a>, the original visuals no longer make sense.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By making the most of Venngage\u2019s extensive icon library, I can find new icons to match up with each of my headers. I can create a completely custom infographic, without drawing, illustrating, or designing a single thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/job-search-tips-infographic-547e770d-f29a-4dce-a689-fca15f111d63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16852\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image14.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"1374\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So remember&#8211;as soon as you update a template with your own content, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">replace the default icons in the infographic template with icons that make your content pop<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we move on to the next strategy for creating amazing infographics, here are a few quick tips for working with icons:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>To find the best icons for your content, search the Venngage icon library for the keywords you\u2019d like to highlight.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image2-2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16853\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image2-2.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"379\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Filter icon search results by \u201ccolor\u201d or \u201cmono\u201d to find icons that coordinate in style.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to use icons of the same style throughout an infographic so that the final product feels cohesive. Use simple monocolor icons with other simple monocolor icons, use simple multicolor icons with other simple multicolor icons, and use illustrated icons with other illustrated icons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image28.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16854\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image28.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"380\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Add photos for a touch of authenticity<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Icons are great, and all, but sometimes you want graphics that feel a little more <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">real<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For a touch of realism and authenticity, consider featuring photos in your designs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t feel constrained to stick with the same type of visuals (like icons, charts, or illustrations) found in the original template. Swap out the built-in visuals for photos for a more personal touch.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out this icon-focused template on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluleadz.com\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-to-creating-thought-leadership-content\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\">thought leadership<\/a> strategies, for example. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/thought-leadership-strategies-3ee7be66-db4b-4394-b44f-bdff345add12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16884\" style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd;\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image27.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"502\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/thought-leadership-strategies-3ee7be66-db4b-4394-b44f-bdff345add12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can keep the original color scheme and layout, and swap the icons for photos. Thin borders around the photos help carry through the pops of color from the original icons, and tie the composition together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/thought-leadership-strategies-3ee7be66-db4b-4394-b44f-bdff345add12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16885\" style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd;\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image10-1.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"502\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venngage\u2019s built-in library of photos means you\u2019ve got hundreds of photos at your fingertips, but in case you haven\u2019t heard, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/social-media-graphic-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stock photos are dead<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For a truly custom infographic, upload your own images into our templates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To upload an image, head to the \u201cImage Uploads\u201d section of our toolbar, and drag and drop an image file into dotted the box. Simply click the uploaded image to insert it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image7-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16886\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image7-1.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"380\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few ways you can make your photos shine in your amazing infographic:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Crop images to equal sizes and aspect ratios for a polished effect<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To incorporate images seamlessly into a template, you\u2019ll need to make them look like they belong together. Use our image editing tools to scale and crop each images to the exact same size and shape.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image17.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16887\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image17.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"380\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Stylize images with colored filters and borders<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a touch of flair and finesse to your photos by creating a color filter in these 4 steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a basic shape icon that matches the shape of your photo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scale it to fit exactly over the photo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjust its color to fit the color scheme<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce its opacity to reveal the photo underneath.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image23.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16888\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image23.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"380\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Inject some character with stylized infographic fonts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fonts have personality. Switching up the fonts for your infographics can have a massive impact on the effectiveness of a design and its tone of voice (we refer to this as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/font-psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">font psychology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add personality to an infographic with stylized header and subheader fonts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a serif font (like Old Standard TT or Playfair Display) for an timeless feel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a script font (like Rochester, Great Vibes, or Petit Formal) for an elegant feel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a sans-serif font (like Lato, Roboto, or Open Sans) for a modern feel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a handwritten font (like Knewave, Yellowtail, or Chewy) for a playful feel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a display font (like Ultra, Paytone One, or Abril Fatface) to make a bold statement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check out the effect that different font styles have on this simple informational infographic:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/coffee-guide-b2d4d864-ce57-4830-bf43-d37b5a12a684\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16889\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image5-1.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"828\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/coffee-guide-b2d4d864-ce57-4830-bf43-d37b5a12a684\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">USE THIS TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notice how the feel of the infographic completely changes with different header and subheader fonts? Notice how I\u2019ve kept the body font the same throughout, and that all of the personality comes from the header fonts?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-fonts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">choosing infographic fonts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, keep these rules of thumb in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t use more than two or three fonts per infographic &#8211; one for the header, one for the subheaders, and one for the body text<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a minimal, readable font for the body text<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b>5. Add brand imagery to promote your business<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating infographics to promote a business? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customize your chosen template to align with your company\u2019s branding. Take cues from your company\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/brand-style-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand style guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to create infographics that faithfully represent your brand\u2019s style and voice.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add your brand logo to the infographic header (or footer)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.venngage.com\/article\/87-how-do-i-create-hyperlinks-for-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embed a link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your website in the infographic footer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporate your core brand color into the infographic color scheme<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Take a look at how with these three quick steps, we can turn this standard template into a customized, branded infographic:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/leader-qualities-dbbcb054-31fd-4442-a208-85bee3201cbd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16890\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image21.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"476\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/leader-qualities-dbbcb054-31fd-4442-a208-85bee3201cbd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By applying your <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/brand-colors\/\">brand colors<\/a> and logos to every promotional infographic you produce, you\u2019ll be helping to develop <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/brand-consistency\/\">brand consistency<\/a> and brand awareness. It\u2019s a good habit to get into if you frequently produce visuals as part of your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/marketing-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marketing strategy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(By the way, have you heard about Venngage\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/my-brand-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand Kit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? It allows you to save your brand elements directly in our tool, making it a breeze to customize each infographic with the same branded color scheme and logos.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16891\" style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd;\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image29.png\" alt=\"brand kit\" width=\"650\" height=\"354\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">LEARN MORE<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2><b>6. Customize the style of your infographic charts <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data doesn\u2019t have to be boring or confusing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By customizing your chart style (and type) you can create custom <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/statistical-infographic-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statistical infographics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that engage your audience and communicate the insights in your data clearly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can easily switch up one of the chart types this modern report template to emphasize the money spent on rent, for example. We can also refine the style of the bar chart to make the category labels easier to read:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/modern-letter-fe82a0f5-b602-4613-bcbc-250af8692c42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16892\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image20.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"421\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\/modern-letter-fe82a0f5-b602-4613-bcbc-250af8692c42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p>These simple chart changes make an enormous difference to the readability of the report, and they took less than 5 clicks to complete.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To switch up chart types in Venngage (without re-entering any data), simply double-click the chart you want to change, select the \u201cChart Type\u201d dropdown, and click the desired chart type.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image26.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16895\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image26.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"380\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the same process for tweaking chart styling, too. Double-click the chart your want to change, select the \u201cChart Style\u201d dropdown, and click the desired chart style. More chart customization options can be found in the chart \u201cSettings\u201d tab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image24.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16894\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image24.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"380\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about infographic chart best practices in our recent articles about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/chart-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chart design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-charts-for-your-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">choosing infographic charts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>7. Add style to a basic infographic with flashy title art<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve all been there&#8211;staring at an infographic we just made, thinking: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">there\u2019s something missing. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It need more oomph. More pizzazz. More excitement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s where group widgets come in handy. Found under the text section of the Venngage toolbar, they\u2019re trendy combinations of text and graphics that can add a bit of visual interest to your designs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image13.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16896\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image13.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"380\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple but effective way to take your design up a notch is to use a group widget as title art, like in the example below. By swapping out the standard title text for a pre-designed group widget, we can inject some extra style into the template.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/design-thinking-840bab6b-540b-4c07-8c5a-e6a7944bc8e1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16897\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image3-2.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"331\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/design-thinking-840bab6b-540b-4c07-8c5a-e6a7944bc8e1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">USE THIS INFOGRAPHIC TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2><b>8. Enhance the structure of your infographic with basic shapes and borders<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective infographics use repeated structural elements (like backgrounds, borders, and lines) to create visual rhythm, an essential element of graphic design. This visual rhythm is important for keeping readers engaged when scrolling through a long infographic, for example.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To create a pleasing sense of repetition and rhythm that ties your design together:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternate between light and dark background colors for every section<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add borders and backgrounds to multiple icons<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check out how these basic design elements, color blocks and borders, are used to make this infographic appear more polished and complete:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/creative-design-process-e5292978-0d13-40d6-95bc-c7f0366bee04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16898\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image11-1.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/creative-design-process-e5292978-0d13-40d6-95bc-c7f0366bee04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2><b>9. Customize the infographic layout for different platforms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different platforms (i.e. print, blog, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) have different image size and aspect ratio requirements. That doesn\u2019t mean, however, that you can\u2019t use an 11\u201dx14\u201d template to create an 8.5\u201dx11\u201d infographic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each template is designed with its content divided into defined sections. If you get creative with the placement of those sections, you can customize the page size and aspect ratio to fit any requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First off, to change the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/infographic-size\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infographic page size<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, head to the \u201cSettings\u201d tab in Venngage\u2019s infographic editor and choose a default page size (or enter custom pixel dimensions).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/5-facts-about-autumn-1ae9888a-3652-4a0c-98cb-4f5e5232b09f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16899\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image25.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"379\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then play around with the layout of the sections. Check out how we\u2019ve made this landscape letter-size template work on a portrait letter-size page, and even a longer, scrolling-style page:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/5-facts-about-autumn-1ae9888a-3652-4a0c-98cb-4f5e5232b09f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16900\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image6-1.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/5-facts-about-autumn-1ae9888a-3652-4a0c-98cb-4f5e5232b09f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t let the size of your favourite infographic template get in the way of your design process. Try adding a section, removing a section, adjusting sizes, or moving things around to find a layout that works for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>10. Mash-up multiple infographic templates to create the ultimate amazing infographics <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even designers get inspiration from other designers. If you see two infographics that you like, and can\u2019t choose between them, use both! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Steal a color scheme or some design elements from one template, and use the basic structure of another template, and mash them up to create the ultimate amazing infographic.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/corporate-communication-mind-map-e443c161-3802-4e75-8e39-07773c512876\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16901\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/06\/image8.png\" alt=\"amazing infographics\" width=\"650\" height=\"757\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/mind-maps\/corporate-communication-mind-map-e443c161-3802-4e75-8e39-07773c512876\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">CREATE THIS MIND MAP TEMPLATE<\/button><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s much more to customizing your infographic template than just adding in your own text and data. By changing up design choices like fonts, colors, and graphic elements like icons, images, and title art, you can easily turn basic templates into amazing infographics.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<div style=\"margin: auto;\">\n<div class=\"embedded-joinwebinar-button\"><button style=\"border: none; padding: 0; width: 100%;\" title=\"regpopbox_169105139238462287_29752b5912\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blog-sign-up-image-banner-02-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"embedded-joinwebinar-button\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/jquery\/1.11.1\/jquery.min.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><script src=\"\/\/events.genndi.com\/register.evergreen.extra.js\" async=\"\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"visibility: hidden; height: 0px; width: 0px; border: none;\" src=\"\/\/events.genndi.com\/tracker?action=registration-evergreen&amp;webicode=29752b5912&amp;version=&amp;memberid=169105139238462287\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/events.genndi.com\/register.evergreen.extra.js\" async=\"\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"visibility: hidden; height: 0px; width: 0px; border: none;\" src=\"\/\/events.genndi.com\/tracker?action=registration-evergreen&amp;webicode=29752b5912&amp;version=&amp;memberid=169105139238462287\" data-darkreader-inline-border-top=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-right=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-bottom=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-border-left=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think you need a professional graphic designer to create amazing infographics? 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