Infographics are a great way to visually describe abstract research concepts and to present data in a simplified format. Not only are they excellent for reminding us to wash our hands or explaining the protein content of milk, but you’ve probably used them in your lectures and created them for posters, presentations, and graphical abstracts. This workshop will take a look at how infographics can illustrate complex or abstract ideas so we can explain without using text heavy slides and make our research more accessible to wider audiences. Could this description have been an infographic? Find out at the workshop!
This workshop will cover how to:
- Develop concrete images from abstract or complex ideas.
- Convey messages/emotions/states through color, fonts, and layouts.
- Use various free online resources for making and editing infographics.
To be successful, you should have:
- A laptop you can bring to the workshop
- No previous knowledge of design software or artistic abilities are required.