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Infographics For Dummies.
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 da...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Hoboken :
Wiley,
2014.
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| Series: | --For dummies.
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Full text (Wentworth users only) |
| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
Table of 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 InfographicsEstablishing 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 DesignChapter 7: Creating Wireframes 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 ToolsChanging 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 InfographicDeciding 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.