Characteristics of a Good Infographic (Sections 4002/3/4) by barbara https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0 Please list at list one characteristic of a good infographic. If your idea is already listed, then try to think of another or comment on that one! en-us 2017-06-11 19:55:56 UTC 2017-09-17 21:09:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Growing.png rachelstorjohann https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/182708973 A good infographic should have a clear message and be easy to understand. This goes for both the text and the images. ]]> 2017-08-24 23:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/182708973 An infographic should have visual appeal: good music, appropriate pictures, good font. bethanyreinstein https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/184309375 2017-09-01 19:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/184309375 ashleysmart https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/184366032 A quality infographic would be organized and easy to read or understand for its intended audience.]]> 2017-09-02 17:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/184366032 stephaniejohn https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/184470726 A good infographic is eye catching, organized and easy to read. I think easy to read is key as I also think font is important. ]]> 2017-09-04 05:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/184470726 alysondavis407 https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/184918734 A successful infographic must be appealing to the audience, organized, and have a thought out message. 
 ]]> 2017-09-05 19:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/184918734 A good infographic is intriguing, not just visibly or audibly, but in the message it is trying to get across. It needs to have a well thought out message with an intriguing method of deliverance to the audience. deancohen https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/185230893 2017-09-06 17:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/185230893 yolandamartinez1 https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/185303672 A good infographic should have a focused idea and a clear design ]]> 2017-09-06 19:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/185303672 jasminewilhelm https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/185349943 Strong infographics convey information in a legible but visually appealing way. You should know from a glance what the graphic will tell you, but you should also be able to glean more info by looking closer.

]]> 2017-09-07 00:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/185349943 A good infographic should have a clean look, and easy to read/understand message. https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/185618102 2017-09-07 17:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/185618102 A good infographic should have a clean look, and an easy to read/understand message. lizaltmiller https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/185618893 (the anonymous copy was me before signing in...)]]> 2017-09-07 17:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/185618893 sarahtanton https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/185698448 A good infographic should be aesthetically pleasing and easy to understand. ]]> 2017-09-07 20:38:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/185698448 The information on a good infographic should be easy to understand and the images should add to the information not distract from it brendanpeterson https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/185711272 2017-09-07 21:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/185711272 A good info graphic is not only clear and visually appealing but it should be more information-concise than information-dense. The reader should be able to quickly see the what the point is and not have to spend time deciphering it. daviddavis596 https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/185733221 2017-09-08 00:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/185733221 A good infographic is one that has visual appeal, short and simple text, and is streamlined for the audience to read simply and quick. ajmarriage https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/185751756 2017-09-08 03:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/185751756 A good infographic is organized, easy to read, grabs the audiances attention, and is easy to understand JustinStark https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186031067 2017-09-08 19:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186031067 claeomcdermott https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186034887 An exquisite infographic features an appealing color pallet that makes text easy to ready. Images, text, and graphics should all look good and mesh in a visually attractive manor.]]> 2017-09-08 20:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186034887 A good infographic should be visually appealing so that it catches the viewers eye and makes it easy to understand and comprehend the information being displayed. conradfarrow https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186054944 2017-09-08 23:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186054944 sambrown231 https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186066994 I like infographics that have a variety of icon types (some pictures, graphs, pie charts). I also like them to be easy to read and not super cluttered. Info should be presented in short but productive ways.]]> 2017-09-09 06:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186066994 A good infographic should be visually appealing, but easily comprehended. tarablas https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186095689 2017-09-09 17:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186095689 dustinbuller https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186099250 It seems as if a good infographic has the ability to attract its intended audience very quickly with an image directly relating to its purpose. In addition, it seems as if this hook also leaves obvious signs of what it intends to address, which makes the audience spend minimal amount of time with it.]]> 2017-09-09 18:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186099250 https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186101410 An infographic's main purpose is to share a specific purpose or concept through images. It should be clean and concise ]]> 2017-09-09 18:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186101410 parkerallen https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186101554 An infographic's main purpose is to share a specific concept through the use of images. An effective infographic  is eye catching and yet neat and concise using a few images an drew even fewer words.]]> 2017-09-09 18:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186101554 mattiebennett https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186106821 A good infographic should be nice to look at, easy to read and comprehend, and catch the eye of the viewer. It should be something that they want to keep looking at.]]> 2017-09-09 20:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186106821 karleebrown https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186112029 A good infographic should be something pleasing to the eye. It should have one subject and should be easily understood by others. ]]> 2017-09-09 23:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186112029 One of the best characteristics of a good infographic is appealing/complimentary movement. Colors and font can help or hinder your reading. Organizing something that has a natural flow to the eye will draw in more readers. amandacompton https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186115771 2017-09-10 01:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186115771 jasonburkey https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186187010 A good infographic uses color as an author identity.
Beyond the practicality of color choices for visual appeal and readability, color choice can also represent a person or entity. Many corporations are represented by colors in their media, such as Best Buy's use of Black, Yellow and Blue. Using identifying colors gives an air of consistency to your identity.]]> 2017-09-10 21:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186187010 hannahsteiner1 https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186193623 A good infographic should be pleasing to the eye.  Not only does it have a good color palette, but the information written in the infographic should be concise and too the point. ]]> 2017-09-10 22:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186193623 A good infographic should be easy to follow and understand but also look visually nice with different colors, fonts, and images relating to the subject laurenwanman https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186200007 2017-09-11 00:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186200007 jakeholtom https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186211498 An infographic adds imagery to words to make the message more capturing and creative. It helps people that are visual learners and people that have a short attention span learn and concentrate for longer periods of time. The images should be complementary to the message. A good color scheme is essential for making it easy to view.

]]> 2017-09-11 01:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186211498 Infographic katieprummer https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186219041 Good infographics should be clear and concise with effective movement between information. Not to mention they should be aesthetically pleasing.

]]> 2017-09-11 02:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186219041 Infographic hannah_modde https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186220473 A good infographic is an image based that correlates with a message. It should be well organized and minimal in effects that could be distracting from the message you are trying to convey. The language should be easy to comprehend and very concise. 

]]> 2017-09-11 02:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186220473 Infograpic blakemckinney https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186226135 an infographic should be short with worlds but be meaningful. It should be simple to follow with limited distractions from the actual topic. Having a good scheme of layout and color]]> 2017-09-11 03:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186226135 Infographic tristansmith1 https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186243503 An infographic is an image contain information that you want your audience to digest quickly. The infographic should grab the viewers attention while also being pleasing to the eye. The message on the infographic should be clear and concise and easy to understand and should be appropriately aimed at your desired audience.]]> 2017-09-11 05:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186243503 Infographic natasjaprice https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186556049 If an infographic is well done, it should be able to display most of your information without using words. The words are more supplemental and act more as labels. They are not responsible for describing comparisons but merely what is being compared. 
I think another important aspect would be that the information flows well, just like words in an essay should. ]]> 2017-09-11 20:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186556049 Infographic amberabercrombie https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186578782 A good infographic should contain both reliable and interesting information. It's important that they be both, as interesting but unreliable info will mislead, and reliable but uninteresting info will be dismissed.

]]> 2017-09-11 21:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186578782 https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186592612 AN INFORGRAPHIC]]> 2017-09-11 23:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186592612 infographic hannahmorrison https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186592730 An infographic should grab your attention and have an organized, interesting/visually appealing and have great information in not a lot of words. It is  very important to understand the impact of shapes, font, and colors, along with many other aspects.

]]> 2017-09-11 23:30:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186592730 Infographic jasmineyoung423 https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186894335 A good infographic should flow and be easy to follow and read, and have contrast for ease of use.

]]> 2017-09-12 17:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/186894335 Infographic stephaniemassey https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/187005175 A good infographic should briefly and simply depict the information you are trying to get across. This is done by keeping words to a minimum, and incorporating simple graphics to support ideas. ]]> 2017-09-13 00:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/187005175 Infographic jakeolsen176 https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/187021877 I think a good infographic should have a good amount of information without having a text overload.]]> 2017-09-13 02:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/187021877 Infographic danteschneider https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/187031535 A good infographic should most of all be visually appealing. It should have a good balance of graphic and text, and should flow logically.]]> 2017-09-13 03:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/187031535 Infographic hannieburrell https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/187036175 A good infographic is one that is visually appealing and relatively minimal. Too much stuff on an infographic can deter the message. It should get the point across in a quick, simple way.]]> 2017-09-13 04:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/187036175 Infographic samblake630 https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/187360281 A good infographic is colorful, clear, and easy to read. The best infographics convey information in an interesting or engaging way. They also visually adhere to principles of graphic design.]]> 2017-09-13 20:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/187360281 A good infographic has meaningful information and good pictures (especially for younger students)! I think pictures grab attention, and encourage students to actually read the document they are presented. justinbeverlin https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/188120102 2017-09-16 03:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/188120102 Infographic https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/188268671 A good infographic should be very organized and easy to understand. What I mean by this is that there shouldn't be an abundance of information on one page. If there is to much going on than the page will feel chaotic and overwhelming for the reader.  ]]> 2017-09-17 21:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bschroed/lqie6osh1aa0/wish/188268671