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Designing Infographics on the Web

This guide provides a list of resources for learning about and creating infographics.

Introduction

Easel.ly's goal is to enable novices to create infographics quickly and easily with clearly labeled buttons and pre-formatted designs. They intentionally mirrored Microsoft Word in order to reduce the learning curve and create an intuitive experience.

Strengths

  • Simplified layering process
  • A search feature which locates stock photos that can be integrated onto your project - no need to worry about copyright!
  • A lock feature prevents elements from being moved
  • Webinars and articles to improve your understanding of infographic design
  • Group feature to enable sharing and collaboration

Drawbacks

  • Limited number of graphics
  • Easy to grab the wrong object when objects are placed near or on each other
  • Only available in seven sizes
  • Only four chart types in the free version

 

The Benefits of Premium Accounts

Free:

  • Storage - Unlimited
  • Download Formats - Low resolution JPG
  • Watermark - None
  • Content - 4 charts, 320 + templates
  • Privacy - Shareable link

Pro, Student Account Available:

  • Storage - Unlimited
  • Download Formats - High Resolution, PDF, JPG, PNG, GIF
  • Watermark - None
  • Content - 20 charts, 320 + templates, uploadable content
  • Privacy - Public

Sample Infographic

Infographic created by Easel.ly. Describes medication facts. Poster split up into color blocked sections.