What is an Infographic?
What is an infographic, and why would I want to use one?
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Image Sources
These are good sources for images. Be sure to download the highest quality available.
- Creative Commons SearchUse to search for creative commons licensed images from a number of online content providers.
- ARTstor This link opens in a new windowThis searchable repository of over 1.6 million high quality digital images offers tools for viewing, sharing, and saving visual materials. Although its strengths are visual art and architecture, Artstor includes images that are useful in both the humanities and the sciences.
- GraphicStock This link opens in a new windowHigh-quality, copyright-free graphics, illustrations, and stock photos.
- Flickr: The CommonsFind images that are licensed for reuse in this repository of public photography archives.
Cite Sources
Be sure to credit your sources! Check with your professor to find out what kind of source citations are acceptable for your specific project. One option that won't disrupt the flow of your infographic is to use footnotes and include all sources at the bottom.
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Examples of Infographics
Below are links to sample infographics, including a "worst" example with detailed explanation of what went wrong.
- Is This the Worst Ever Infographic?by George Arnett on December 18, 2013
- 100 Best InfographicsOpinion piece with some really interesting infographics.
Bucknell Student Examples
- Economic Development in Egypt: Post Arab Spring Revolution 2008-2014Fall 2015 POLS 281 Final Presentation by Joe Kazar and Matt Gilray. Created in Piktochart using Presenta Board template.
- Nicaragua: Women's Rights Post-Conflict 1978-2010Fall 2015 POLS 281 Final Project by Morgan Houchins and Celina Antonellis. Created in Piktochart using Dark 2 template.
Infographics Creators
There are many infographics creators available, including these free, browser-based options. See this article for comparisons of the features of several options.
You can also use PowerPoint to create your own infographic from scratch.
This blog post contains useful information about how to choose a size for your infographic.
Useful Tools
View helpful infographics about information design from The Visual Communication Guy.
Explore various types of infographics.
Find color palette inspiration.
Rubric
Faculty, if you're adding an infographic or other visual assignment to your course, feel free to modify and use this rubric.