# infographics **a collection of information related to infographics** we live in a world filled with information overload. we also live in a visual world where information is conveyed in visual form. there is an increased demand to find ways to make complex information easier to understand. the role and responsibility of the graphic designer is expanding to include communicating more and more complicated information. this video conveys the idea far better than i ever can… <div class="iframeDiv"><iframe width="100%" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xekEXM0Vonc" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> [the value of data visualization](https://youtu.be/xekEXM0Vonc) ## infographics sites there are lots of sites dedicated to infographics and info design. this is a growing design field and so there will probably be more and more coming along every day. - [creative bloq list of best infographics](https://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design-tips/information-graphics-1232836) - good inspiration page - [cool infographics](http://www.coolinfographics.com/)- great name and logo, they have posters and an amazing list of further resources. plus they have lots and lots of cool infographics - [good magazine](http://www.good.is/infographics)- an online magazine that seems to cover just about everything. they have an entire section of infographics that helps to convey complex information. some of the graphics are even interactive - [daily infographic](http://dailyinfographic.com/)- exactly what it sounds like. every day they have a new infographic. lots of variety in quality and content - [chart porn](http://chartporn.org/)- as the site says “An addictive collection of beautiful charts, graphs, maps, and interactive data visualization toys — on topics from around the world.” - [information aesthetics](http://infosthetics.com/)- interesting collection of infographics that explore “the symbiotic relationship between creative design and the field of information visualization.” - [flowing data](http://flowingdata.com/)- feels a bit more serious in its approach. the site “explores how designers, statisticians, and computer scientists are using data to understand ourselves better – mainly through data visualization.” - [visual complexity](http://www.visualcomplexity.com/vc/)- another more serious feeling site that “intends to be a unified resource space for anyone interested in the visualization of complex networks. The project’s main goal is to leverage a critical understanding of different visualization methods, across a series of disciplines, as diverse as Biology, Social Networks or the World Wide Web.” the front page has a great grid of intriguing visuals - [fast company](http://www.fastcompany.com/tag/infographic)- a highly-respected magazine focusing on business. they have lots of interesting infographics on their site. - [graphs.net](http://www.graphs.net/)- a neat site with lots of interesting graphics. many seem to be entertaining visual lists. - [graph jam](http://graphjam.memebase.com/)- a completely silly site with infographics made up of horrible quality visuals, but the content is just funny as hell - [submit infographics](http://submitinfographics.com/)- this is a site that allows users to submit interesting infographics found in other places. mostly pop-culture sorts of things. their expressed goal is to “add yet another site to the mix that decreases productivity online because it’s too fun not to browse!” - [the infographics showcase](http://www.infographicsshowcase.com/)- a solid collection of curated info-designs. the makers of the site “are collecting the best of the web infographics with a nod to some exciting graphic design.” they also have some interesting articles and links to explore. - [smashing magazine resources](http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/09/11/25-useful-data-visualization-and-infographics-resources/)- as if my list isn’t big enough for you, smashing magazine has a great list of other sites worth checking out, along with other resources related to date visualization - [smashing magazine – modern approaches](http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2007/08/02/data-visualization-modern-approaches/)- another post from smashing magazine that highlights different techniques with outstanding visuals. ## interactive examples - [we feel fine](http://www.wefeelfine.org/)- a great interactive collection of blog posts. great ways to filter and explore. essentially this is a bad-ass visual environment connected to a large database of information. - [the new york times](http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/07/31/business/20080801-metrics-graphic.html)- a great interactive diagram of how different groups spend their days ## video examples fun video example retelling the story of little red riding hood <div style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dMboBfGI6iY" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></div> <p><em><a href="https://youtu.be/dMboBfGI6iY">Slagsmålsklubben</a> from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbwxgH3QRM1CAdMqBJ-oh4w">Future Shorts</a> on <a href="https://youtube.com">YouTube</a>.</em></p> ## tools and resources - [infogr.am](http://infogr.am/)- great site for building quality infographics. works mostly with number sets, but still worth checking out - [spyre studios](http://spyrestudios.com/the-anatomy-of-an-infographic-5-steps-to-create-a-powerful-visual/)- 5 steps to create a powerful visual - [macho arts](http://machoarts.com/how-to-create-credible-infographics)- how to create credible infographics - [make use of](http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/awesome-free-tools-infographics/)- awesome free tools for infographics - [social networking librarian](http://socialnetworkinglibrarian.com/2011/09/22/10-tools-for-creating-great-info-graphics/)- 10 tools for creating great infographics --- tags: #design #resources #infographics home: [[! graphic design resources]]