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More About This Title Infographics: The Power of Visual Storytelling
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Transform your marketing efforts through the power of visual content
In today's fast-paced environment, you must communicate your message in a concise and engaging way that sets it apart from the noise. Visual content—such as infographics and data visualization—can accomplish this. With DIY functionality, Infographics: The Power of Visual Storytelling will teach you how to find stories in your data, and how to visually communicate and share them with your audience for maximum impact.
Infographics will show you the vast potential to using the communication medium as a marketing tool by creating informative and shareable infographic content.
- Learn how to explain an object, idea, or process using strong illustration that captures interest and provides instant clarity
- Discover how to unlock interesting stories (in previously buried or boring data) and turn them into visual communications that will help build brands and increase sales
Use the power of visual content to communicate with and engage your audience, capture attention, and expand your market.
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Lankow, Crooks, and Ritchie are the three cofounders of Column Five, a leading creative agency specializing in infographic design, data visualization, and social PR. They have worked with hundreds of clients representing a range of industries, such as GE, Intuit, Microsoft, Sony, eBay, and the World Bank. Their work has been featured in Fast Company, the Atlantic, TIME, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and GOOD magazine. They speak on the subject of infographics frequently, including recent talks at the Federal Reserve and AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts), and teach a course on Visualization of Information at Columbia University.
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Intro
1. Introduction 010
A Brief History of Infographics 014
The Purpose of This Book 018
What This Book Is Not 018
A Note on Terminology 019
How to Use This Book 024
Chapter 01. Importance and Efficacy: Why Our Brains Love Infographics 028
Varied Perspectives on Information Design: A Brief History 031
Objectives of Visualization 038
Appeal 040
Comprehension 044
Retention 050
Chapter 02. Infographic Formats: Choosing the Right Vehicle for Your Message 056
Static Infographics 060
Motion Graphics 074
Interactive Infographics 082
Chapter 03. The Visual Storytelling Spectrum: An Objective Approach 088
Understanding the Visual Storytelling Spectrum 090
Chapter 04. Editorial Infographics 112
What Are Editorial Infographics? 114
Origins of Editorial Infographics 122
Editorial Infographic Production 128
Chapter 05. Content Distribtion: Sharing Your Story 146
Posting on Your Site 149
Distribution Your Content 152
Patience Pays Dividends 159
