Infographics have been around for quite some time, and probably made their debut on road signs as a means of showing at-a-glance information for drivers. In more recent years infographics have entered many fields and are especially helpful for educational purposes.
This article is divided into 4 sections: Infographic Tutorials and How Tos, Online Infographic Tools, Free Infographic Kits and finally an Infographic Showcase.
A Complete Infographics Kit: Tutorials, Vector Kits and Examples
Infographic Tutorials and How Tos
The best way to start learning about producing infographics is to use tutorials and how to articles, and there are plenty of them around the internet.
Design a Magazine Infographic
How To Create Outstanding Modern Infographics
How to Create Great Infographics
10 Steps to Designing an Amazing Infographic
How to Create Infographics in Adobe Illustrator
Online Infographic Tools
Online infographic tools can help you to get an infographic created in a short space of time. My own opinion is that they can limit your imagination – you pretty much have to work with the elements and styles they offer, but they are certainly a great first step for starting out making infographics.
Piktochart
‘Our mission is to simplify information and make it exciting for you.’
Visual.ly
‘Visual.ly is a one-stop shop for the creation of data visualizations and infographics, bringing together Marketing Gurus, Data Nerds and Design Junkies based on shared interests. Visual.ly Marketplace introduces ecommerce and project management into the Visaul.ly platform, making it easier than ever for buyers and sellers of infographics to get them made, distributed, liked, commented on, and shared.’
Infogr.am
‘Create and share infographics and interactive charts in minutes. It takes just a few moments to publish your data online. Add interactivity to your data stories. Add Vimeo and Youtube videos or create an interactive map’
Easel.ly
Create and share visual ideas online vhemes are visual themes. Drag and drop a vheme onto your canvas for easy creation of your visual idea!
Free Infographic Kits
Infographic Vector Kit
Free Vector Infographic Kit
Business Data Elements Vector
Infographic Design Elements Vector
Fresh and Free Infographic Set
Free Infographic Pack No. 2
Free Vector Infographic Kit
Infographic Showcase
Here are some beautifully presented infographics for your inspiration – also for your interest. They are all internet-related. To view the entire infographic, please visit the page of origin.
Top Password Mistakes
The Joy of Clicking
Should You Build a Mobile App or a Mobile Website?
It’s All About the Images
Current Screen Resolution & Internet Browser Trends
A Buyer’s Guide to Cloud Apps
Demand for IT Networking Professionals in USA
WordPress the Emerging Monopoly in CMS
HTML5: Why Developers Need It!
Internet Users Worldwide
Google Instant Search
Infographic Visualises the Web’s Massive, Constant Flow of Data
Website Privacy Standards
HTML5: Past, Present & Future
The Risk of Free Wi-Fi
Conclusion
With all of the above information and inspiration, if you are interested in creating your own infographic you should really be able to get a head start.