THE MATTER OF INFOGRAPHICS

WHAT IS INFORMATION GRAPHIC?

       - Information Graphic or "Infographic" used to represent information, statistical data, or knowledge in a graphical manner usually done in a creative way to attract the viewer’s attention.   

CREATE AN AWESOME INFOGRAPHICS WITH THESE FOUR SIMPLE STEPS:

1. Change the images.
2. Change the fonts.
3. Change the background.
4. Change the colors. Change the color of your text boxes and text to add extra flair.     

WHAT IS PIKTOCHART?

                -Piktochart is a web-based infographic application which allows users without intensive experience as graphic designers to easily create professional-grade infographics using themed templates.

CREATING INFOGRAPHICS USING PIKTOCHART:

         1. Create a Piktochart account by going to www.piktochart.com and click sign up on the upper right corner of the page. 

          2. Fill up the information on the Sign Up page; alternatively, you can connect with Google+ or Facebook.

         3. Once you have created an account and logged in, select a template for your infographic.

         4. The Piktochart editor will open. It is the center of the page that takes up the most space (working area), and your editing tools can be found on the left.

          Tools:

a. Graphics – allows you to insert lines, shapes, icons, and even photos.

b. Uploads – allows you to upload images for your infographic.

c. Background – changes the background of a selected block.

d. Text – allows you to insert text to your infographic with the option to add text frames.

e. Color Scheme – allows you to modify the color scheme of your infographic

f. Tools – allows you to create charts, maps, and videos.

       

       5. To save your work, click on save on the top right of the page. To save it in your computer, click on Download. In the Download options, select the medium-sized and the PNG file type.