Getting Started

First Steps

Topic

If you don’t already have a topic for an infographic, brainstorm topics and ideas that interest you. Use our Topic Chooser Helper to guide you.

Research

Research web articles related to your topic. Look for supporting data. You can also create a survey.

Plan a Narrative

Make sure your infographic tells a clear story.

Infographic Creation Guidelines

These posters provide guidelines for creating infographics in three broad categories: Make it Matter (PDF), Find Credibility and Give Credit (PDF) and Show What You Mean Part 1 (PDF) and Part 2 (PDF). Click on the images below to view a larger version.