{"id":67532,"date":"2023-01-30T11:21:26","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T16:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=67532"},"modified":"2026-03-12T07:06:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:06:27","slug":"hierarchy-infographic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/hierarchy-infographic\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Hierarchy Infographic Templates &#038; Design Tips"},"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\/2023\/01\/9ca4c769-59ec-4220-8bfa-2db5c3c8b909-1.png\" alt=\"Venngage hierarchy infographics\" class=\"wp-image-67619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9ca4c769-59ec-4220-8bfa-2db5c3c8b909-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9ca4c769-59ec-4220-8bfa-2db5c3c8b909-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9ca4c769-59ec-4220-8bfa-2db5c3c8b909-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9ca4c769-59ec-4220-8bfa-2db5c3c8b909-1-730x411.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve seen the food pyramid, you must be familiar with hierarchy infographics. Hierarchy infographics \u2014 also called hierarchical infographics \u2014 are handy for presenting a ranking of information or people, or for breaking down a process into steps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for inspiration to <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/infographic-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create a hierarchy infographic<\/a> of your own? Do you want&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infographic templates<\/a>&nbsp;that you can easily modify? You\u2019re in the right place. Click on any hierarchical infographic template below to start customizing it instantly \u2014 using Venngage&#8217;s easy-to-use editor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/infographic-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click to jump ahead:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#pyramid\">Pyramid infographic templates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#funnel\">Funnel infographic template<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#org\">Organizational chart infographic templates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#process\">Process infographic templates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#benefits\">Benefits of using hierarchy infographics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#FAQ\">FAQs about hierarchy infographics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pyramid\"><strong>Pyramid infographic templates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the most well-known hierarchical infographic,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/pyramid-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pyramid infographics<\/a>&nbsp;allow you to portray a ranking of information in a pyramid shape, designed to be read from bottom to top. This template presents the managerial hierarchy for a business, but you can easily customize it for other topics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/pyramid-infographic-template-ea2657a0-4316-4548-a552-a654c46cabd1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pyramid-Infographic-Template.png\" alt=\"Pyramid Hierarchy Infographic Template\" class=\"wp-image-67533\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pyramid-Infographic-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pyramid-Infographic-Template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pyramid-Infographic-Template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pyramid-Infographic-Template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pyramid-Infographic-Template-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/pyramid-infographic-template-ea2657a0-4316-4548-a552-a654c46cabd1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>When creating&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/what-is-an-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infographics<\/a>, avoid using too much text and make sure to leave white space. This infographic relies on figures and icons with minimal text in the pyramid itself, then uses a dotted line to connect each step of the pyramid to a few sentences of text. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your infographic contains data, be sure to use graphics and charts to bring your figures to life. This infographic uses a progress bar graphic to represent the percentages visually. With the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/chart-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venngage Chart Maker<\/a>, you can quickly turn your data into a visually appealing chart or graph.<\/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>If your infographic is for business use, be sure to use colors and graphics that draw the audience in but are still professional, as this template does. This infographic uses different shades of the same color for a sleek look, but you can easily customize it. Using Venngage\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/my-brand-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Brand Kit<\/a>, you can apply your brand colors to your design in one click:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Venngage-Brand-Kit-color-logo.gif\" alt=\"Venngage my brand kit\" class=\"wp-image-65925\" width=\"800\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The next template offers the same pyramid shape but with more space for further information.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/finance-function-building-blocks-pyramid-infographic-e7838d08-8f90-450e-89fe-3b8a19cbe1a9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Finance-Function-Building-Blocks-Pyramid-Infographic-Template.png\" alt=\"Finance Function Building Blocks Pyramid Infographic Template\" class=\"wp-image-67534\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Finance-Function-Building-Blocks-Pyramid-Infographic-Template.png 1056w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Finance-Function-Building-Blocks-Pyramid-Infographic-Template-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Finance-Function-Building-Blocks-Pyramid-Infographic-Template-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Finance-Function-Building-Blocks-Pyramid-Infographic-Template-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Finance-Function-Building-Blocks-Pyramid-Infographic-Template-730x564.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1056px) 100vw, 1056px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/finance-function-building-blocks-pyramid-infographic-e7838d08-8f90-450e-89fe-3b8a19cbe1a9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This template uses several columns with separate blocks to convey a lot of information in a way that\u2019s easy to grasp.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When making infographics, you can use font size, type, and icons to direct the eye to important information and create a flow. This template uses bold and italic fonts to highlight key information. It also uses arrow icons to direct the reader\u2019s eyes and establish an order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"funnel\"><strong>Funnel infographic template<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Funnel infographics take their name from the shape and portray a reduction of data from one stage to the next. Flipping the pyramid shape on its head, funnel infographics are designed to be read from top to bottom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common funnel infographic is the <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/marketing-infographic-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">marketing<\/a> funnel, which visualizes the journey a customer takes from awareness to purchase of a product or service:<\/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-funnel-infographic-fa3ee18f-fc4c-485f-bed9-cf80e5b743ab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Marketing-Funnel-Infographic.png\" alt=\"Marketing Funnel Infographic\" class=\"wp-image-67535\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Marketing-Funnel-Infographic.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Marketing-Funnel-Infographic-106x300.png 106w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Marketing-Funnel-Infographic-360x1024.png 360w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Marketing-Funnel-Infographic-768x2184.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Marketing-Funnel-Infographic-540x1536.png 540w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Marketing-Funnel-Infographic-720x2048.png 720w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Marketing-Funnel-Infographic-730x2075.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/marketing-funnel-infographic-fa3ee18f-fc4c-485f-bed9-cf80e5b743ab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Each step of the funnel represents a different stage of the purchase process, as viewed through a marketing lens. The funnel shape conveys the number of potential consumers at each stage, with the most at the top of the funnel and the fewest at the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/content-marketing-infographics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Content Marketing Infographics for Your Strategy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/digital-marketing-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15 Tips for Using Infographics in Digital Marketing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also notice how the marketing funnel template above uses icons for each stage to portray information visually.&nbsp;Icons are a great tool for funnel infographics, as they draw the eye and help differentiate between the various steps of the process. If you want to replace the icons here with some others, you can just double click the icon and an icon library will pop up so you can choose the alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hierarchical infographic above is also a nice example of good color use \u2014 it takes the viewer on a visual journey from cooler to warmer colors. It also takes advantage of rainbow colors, which on their own create a sense of hierarchy \u2014 a perfect match for a hierarchical infographic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"org\"><strong>Organizational chart infographic templates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we saw in the first pyramid template, infographics are a great way to represent social hierarchies.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/organizational-chart-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Organizational chart infographics<\/a>&nbsp;are another type of social hierarchy infographics, providing more detail on specific employees and how they rank and report to one another.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/infographic-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infographic design<\/a> tip is to use as many visual cues as possible to distinguish between pieces of information. In this company organizational chart template, rectangle shapes for each employee help tell the story of the organization, as do images of employee headshots.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/company-organizational-chart-b6359ee0-681f-4e00-8acf-ae413d959e01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Company-Organizational-Chart.png\" alt=\"Company Organizational Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67536\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Company-Organizational-Chart.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Company-Organizational-Chart-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Company-Organizational-Chart-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Company-Organizational-Chart-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Company-Organizational-Chart-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/company-organizational-chart-b6359ee0-681f-4e00-8acf-ae413d959e01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Lines between each rectangle indicate who reports to whom. This template also uses color to denote the employees at the top, with those rectangles shaded blue. You can easily customize this template on Venngage\u2019s platform and switch up the colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next template uses a horizontal orientation instead of a vertical one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/company-team-structure-organizational-chart-f3ae2ae8-4d28-4cf8-88e8-6e3b9445be71\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Organizational-Chart-PowerPoint.png\" alt=\"Organizational Company Structure\" class=\"wp-image-67537\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Organizational-Chart-PowerPoint.png 1056w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Organizational-Chart-PowerPoint-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Organizational-Chart-PowerPoint-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Organizational-Chart-PowerPoint-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Organizational-Chart-PowerPoint-730x564.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1056px) 100vw, 1056px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/diagrams\/company-team-structure-organizational-chart-f3ae2ae8-4d28-4cf8-88e8-6e3b9445be71\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This template uses black and white images to create a sleek look. When using photos in an infographic, always use high-quality and high-resolution pictures to avoid blurriness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>For more basic graphic design tips, check out our post: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/graphic-design-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11 Actionable Graphic Design Tips for Beginners, According to Design Experts<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"process\"><strong>Process infographic templates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hierarchical infographics can also present the order of a process, usually in parts or <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/step-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">steps<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/process-infographic-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">process infographic<\/a> template presents a process in a series of six steps, using numbers, icons, and colors to differentiate between each step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/-effective-change-management-process-43f118f9-59a0-4d1b-96f3-a7561bb68b84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Effective-change-management-template.png\" alt=\"Effective change management template\" class=\"wp-image-67538\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Effective-change-management-template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Effective-change-management-template-153x300.png 153w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Effective-change-management-template-522x1024.png 522w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Effective-change-management-template-768x1506.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Effective-change-management-template-783x1536.png 783w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Effective-change-management-template-730x1431.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/-effective-change-management-process-43f118f9-59a0-4d1b-96f3-a7561bb68b84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>There are different ways to differentiate one step from another in a hierarchical infographic \u2014 one way to do this is by alternating between two, three or more background colors, like how it&#8217;s done in the template above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that icons are also added next to the step name as another type of visual cue. One tip for designing icons is to use a background for the icons, like this template does. Icon backgrounds help your icons pop and provide order, which is particularly helpful for infographics with steps or lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next template is another process infographic that is easy to customize.<\/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\/2023\/01\/Instruction-Customer-Onboarding-Process-Job-Aid-Template.png\" alt=\"Instruction Customer Onboarding Process Hierarchical Infographic Template\" class=\"wp-image-67539\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Instruction-Customer-Onboarding-Process-Job-Aid-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Instruction-Customer-Onboarding-Process-Job-Aid-Template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Instruction-Customer-Onboarding-Process-Job-Aid-Template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Instruction-Customer-Onboarding-Process-Job-Aid-Template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Instruction-Customer-Onboarding-Process-Job-Aid-Template-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=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This template describes the customer onboarding process, but you can easily modify it for whatever topic you\u2019d like using the Venngage platform. Customize the icons, choosing from a library of 40k+ professional icons and illustrations. Use color to tell your story and be sure to stay consistent, like how this template uses the same color for the background of the steps and the font of the step headings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits\"><strong>Benefits of using hierarchy infographics?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you&#8217;ve seen some types of hierarchy infographics, let&#8217;s learn some of the reasons you should use them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the benefits of using hierarchy infographics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enhanced engagement:<\/strong> Visually appealing hierarchy infographics are more likely to capture attention and engage viewers, leading to increased retention of information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Effective communication:<\/strong> Hierarchy infographics can convey information quickly and efficiently, reducing the need for lengthy explanations or descriptions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Better decision-making:<\/strong> By clearly presenting information in a hierarchical structure, infographics can help individuals and teams make more informed decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced memory:<\/strong> Visual information is often more memorable than text-based information, making hierarchy infographics a valuable tool for learning and retention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased brand awareness:<\/strong> Well-designed infographics can help to increase brand visibility and recognition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"FAQ\"><strong>FAQs about hierarchy infographics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a hierarchical infographic?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The dictionary defines&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.cambridge.org\/us\/dictionary\/english\/hierarchy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hierarchy<\/a>&nbsp;as \u201ca&nbsp;system&nbsp;in which&nbsp;people&nbsp;or things are&nbsp;arranged according&nbsp;to&nbsp;their importance.\u201d Hierarchy infographics \u2014 or hierarchical infographics \u2014 are infographics that present an order or ranking, usually in a vertical or horizontal orientation. Common infographic hierarchy shapes include pyramids and funnels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-known example of a hierarchical infographic is the Maslow\u2019s Hierarchy of Needs infographic, which portrays a ranking of human needs from physiological needs at the bottom to self-actualization at the top. The needs from lower down must be met before moving up a rung.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplypsychology.org\/maslow.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Maslows-Hierarchy-of-Needs.webp\" alt=\"Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs\" class=\"wp-image-67540\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Maslows-Hierarchy-of-Needs.webp 1500w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Maslows-Hierarchy-of-Needs-300x212.webp 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Maslows-Hierarchy-of-Needs-1024x724.webp 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Maslows-Hierarchy-of-Needs-768x543.webp 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Maslows-Hierarchy-of-Needs-730x516.webp 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplypsychology.org\/maslow.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the different types of infographics?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The nine most common&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/9-types-of-infographic-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types of infographics<\/a>&nbsp;are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&nbsp;Statistical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Informational<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Timeline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Geographic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Comparison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Hierarchical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;List<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Resume&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/statistical-infographic-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statistical infographics<\/a>&nbsp;provide data and facts, often using charts.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/informational\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Informational infographics&nbsp;<\/a>present info on a specific topic or concept.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-timeline-infographic-in-6-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Timeline infographics<\/a>&nbsp;offer a history of events.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/process-infographic-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Process infographics<\/a>&nbsp;present the steps in a process.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/geographic-infographic-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Geographic infographics<\/a>&nbsp;visualize location-based and demographic data.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/6-comparison-infographic-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Comparison infographics<\/a>&nbsp;present side-by-side comparisons of different options. Hierarchical infographics portray rankings and orders.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/list-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List infographics<\/a>&nbsp;offer lists of tips or examples. Finally,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/infographic-resume-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infographic resumes<\/a>&nbsp;present resumes with more visual information than a typical resume.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the best format for an infographic?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Infographics most commonly appear in PNG and PDF file formats, perfect for sharing digitally, posting online, or printing out. With a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paid<\/a> Venngage plan, you can download any of your designs to PNG, PNG HD, PDF, Interactive PDF, PowerPoint, or HMTL.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Infographic sizes and dimensions vary, but I recommend making your infographic 800 pixels wide to ensure the text is readable and the image fits properly on web pages. The content of your infographic will generally determine your height, but a good rule of thumb is to start at 2000 to 3000 pixels and adjust from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Present your ideas in a meaningful order with a hierarchy infographic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s an organizational chart for a company or a series of steps in a strategy, hierarchical infographics are perfect for conveying ranking and order. Hopefully, these templates have given you some inspiration for making an infographic of your own. 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