Infographic
Interpretation of information or data into a visual form that relies on a combination of word + image with a specific message to be communicated.

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Data Visualization
Visual representation of data into an abstract form which invites the viewer to explore the data and determine their own conclusions.

Please refer to the infographic/data viz inspiration post here for lots of examples:
http://acmgd.info/gd4/data-visualization-inspiration/

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INFOGRAPHIC PROCESS STEPS

1. Select the information or data (= message) to be communicated.
2. Identify your target audience.
   Who is this for? This can inform your design approach.
3. Choose what you think is the most appropriate type of infographic:
   – map
   – diagram/chart
   – timeline
   – list-based
   – step-by-step
   – etc.
4. Consider how to use the least amount of words, unless your infographic is a list-based  or other typographic-based approach.

Design your infographic to work with the visual language of your Editorial (formal elements, color, typography, etc.)

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DATA VISUALIZATION PROCESS STEPS

1. Select the information or data you will be working with.
2. Identify your target audience.
   Who is this for? This can inform your design approach.
3. Consider what kind of approach you might take with your data visualization and develop the “visual language” as appropriate. Refer to the System of Perceptual Principles below.
   
4. Unlike an infographic, a data visualization creates one complete “image” that represents all of your data, and as the viewer explores the image created by your data they are able to see patterns that communicate stories.
5. Consider if your data visualization needs a “legend” that helps viewers understand what your visualization.