Cool infographics : effective communication with data visualization and design / Randy Krum.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Krum, Randy.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer graphics.

Information visualization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (370 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, Indiana : Wiley, 2014.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Make information memorable with creative visual design techniques Research shows that visual information is more quickly and easily understood, and much more likely to be remembered. This innovative book presents the design process and the best software tools for creating infographics that communicate. Including a special section on how to construct the increasingly popular infographic resume, the book offers graphic designers, marketers, and business professionals vital information on the most effective ways to present data. Explains why infographics and data visualization

Contents:

Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction; What's in This Book; What Makes an Infographic Cool?; Viewing the Infographics; Join the Conversation; Chapter 1: The Science of Infographics; Information Overload; The Rise of the Informavore; The Rise of Big Data; Why Infographics Work; The Art of Storytelling; Media Formats of Infographics; Final Thoughts; References; Links; Chapter 2: Online Infographics; Vertical Versus Horizontal Layouts; Types of Online Infographics; Intellectual Property Issues; Final Thoughts; References; Links; Chapter 3: Infographics and SEO; The Search Engine Challenge

Online LifespanInfographic Release Strategy; Final Thoughts; Chapter 4: Infographic Resumes; Key Benefits; What's the Risk?; Designing an Infographic Resume; Using an Infographic Resume; Infographic Resume Design Tools; All About You; Chapter 5: Internal Confidential Infographics; Improving Internal Communications; The Fear of Confidential Information; Ideas for Visualizing Internal Data; Final Thoughts; Chapter 6: Designing Infographics; Be Accurate; Pick a Good Topic; Search for Prior Art; Focus on the Key Message; Visualize When Possible; Minimize Text; Eliminate Chart Legends

Be Data TransparentThe Fine Print; Final Thoughts; Chapter 7: Design Resources; Desktop Software Tools; Online Data Visualization Tools; Finding Data Online; Online Infographics Design Sites; Reading List; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-118-83715-0

1-118-58228-4

OCLC:

874967727