Difference between revisions of "Infographics"

From Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP)
Line 2: Line 2:
  
 
==Infographics & Data Visualization for Earth Science==
 
==Infographics & Data Visualization for Earth Science==
 +
 +
[[File:Infographic-The-Worst-Oil-Spills-In-History1.jpg|center]]
  
 
Turning data into images is one step in a larger process of turning data into stories. Infographics relate data to commonly known arenas of knowledge so that the impact of the data can be widely understood. What are the ways that Earth data can inform infographic designs that engage the public, and that will be widely shared across social media sites?
 
Turning data into images is one step in a larger process of turning data into stories. Infographics relate data to commonly known arenas of knowledge so that the impact of the data can be widely understood. What are the ways that Earth data can inform infographic designs that engage the public, and that will be widely shared across social media sites?

Revision as of 13:04, February 25, 2013

Back to Visualization

Infographics & Data Visualization for Earth Science

Infographic-The-Worst-Oil-Spills-In-History1.jpg

Turning data into images is one step in a larger process of turning data into stories. Infographics relate data to commonly known arenas of knowledge so that the impact of the data can be widely understood. What are the ways that Earth data can inform infographic designs that engage the public, and that will be widely shared across social media sites?

Examples of Infographics
Demonstrations of different infographic designs, topics and data
Infographic Tools
Links to tools that visualize data online, provide free art and manipulate different types of data
Infographic Guidance
Articles, blogs and tutorials for creating a successful infographic