Infographics for dummies / Justin Beegel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Beegel, Justin, author.

Series:

--For dummies.

For Dummies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business presentations.

Graphic methods.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (323 p.)

Other Title:

--For dummies

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : For Dummies, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Create stunning infographics with this hands-on guide Infographics For Dummies is a comprehensive guide to creating data visualization with viral appeal. Written by the founder of Infographic World, a New York City based infographic agency, and his top designers, the book focuses on the how-to of data, design, and distribution to create stunning, shareable infographics. Step-by-step instruction allows you to handle data like a pro, while creating eye-catching graphics with programs like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. The book walks you through the different types of infographics, explainin

Contents:

Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Foolish Assumptions; Conventions and Icons Used in This Book; Beyond the Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: Getting Started with Infographics; Chapter 1: Unlocking the Power of Infographics; Recognizing the Value of Visuals; So You Want to Be an Infographic Designer; Filling Your Toolbox; Assembling Your Team; Working with Decision Makers; Chapter 2: Exploring Infographics; Establishing Your Voice; Working with Infographics; Predicting the Lifecycle of Infographics

Engaging Viewers with Animation and Motion Chapter 3: Designing Your Approach to Infographics; Establishing a Work Process; Assembling the Tools of the Trade; Developing Design Principles; Respecting Brand Guidelines; Outlining the Approval Process; Part II: Starting with Data; Chapter 4: Informing Yourself; Determining Your Infographic's Thesis; Appealing to the Target Audience; Getting the Logistics; Chapter 5: Gathering Your Data; Searching Online; Finding Additional Sources; Placing It All Together; Chapter 6: Discovering the Story; Analyzing and Organizing Your Information

Thinking of a Narrative Part III: Depicting with Delightful Design; Chapter 7: Creating Wire frames and Managing Mood Boards; Outlining Your Wireframe; Editing Your Story; Working with Fonts; Putting Your Mood Board to Work; Chapter 8: Designing Around a Theme; Matching Visuals to Your Topic; Following Brand Guidelines; Designing a Custom Style; Finding Inspiration; Chapter 9: Designing Infographics in Adobe Illustrator; Setting Up Illustrator; Mastering Illustrator Basics; Experimenting with Illustrator Effects; Chapter 10: Designing Infographics in Photoshop; Getting Started with Photoshop

Learning the Basic Photoshop Tools Changing Fonts with Character Styles; Creating Boundaries with Layer Masks and Clipping Paths; Making Your Graphics Pop; Managing Your Workflow; Chapter 11: Expanding Your Tools and Techniques; Starting Your Project with Illustrator; Opening Photoshop Files in Illustrator; Using Illustrator Graphics in Photoshop; Scaling between Programs; Discovering the Benefits of a Smart Object; Working with Smart Filters; Determining which Program Works Best for Your Needs; Working with Other Design Tools; Part IV: Ready to Distribute

Chapter 12: Launching Your Infographic Deciding Where to Publish; Publishing Infographics on the Web; Sharing Your Work; Chapter 13: Promoting Your Infographic; Collecting Influencers; Putting Your Plan in Place; Determining When to Pitch; Part V: The Part of Tens; Chapter 14: Ten Infographics Trends to Follow; Adding Interactive Features to Your Graphics; Using Video or Animation in Graphics; Designing for Tablets; Using Data to Drive Your Project; Developing Graphics for Market Research; Using Graphics to Bridge Cultures; The DIY Graphics Movement; Infographics for Presentations

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Notes:

"Making Everything Easier!"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-118-79227-0

1-118-79239-4

OCLC:

881570886