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Writer's pictureAlicia Davis

Creating an Infographic for Financial Aid: A Reflection


Infographics have become a very popular and useful way to show complicated information in a way that is both visually appealing and easy to understand. I recently had the chance to make an infographic about financial aid, which was a very interesting process. In this blog post, I'll talk about the parts of my infographic that were most important to its success: layout and composition, typography, color theory, and images.


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One of the first things I paid attention to was how my infographic was laid out and put together. I wanted to make sure that the information made sense and that the whole thing looked good. By using a grid system, I was able to line up my content neatly and make a structure that was consistent. I also made sure to use white space well because it helps guide the viewer's eyes and keeps things from looking cluttered.


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Typography was a key part of getting my point across clearly and effectively. I chose a clean, easy-to-read font so that the text could be read even when it was smaller. I also used different font sizes and weights to make a hierarchy, highlight important points, and make the infographic more interesting to look at.







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The mood and tone of my infographic were set in large part by how I used color theory. I went with a visually appealing triatic color palette.





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Images were essential to making my infographic look better. I carefully chose pictures that went with the text and helped make the information more interesting. Using icons helped break down ideas and made the content easier to understand. The words and pictures had to work well together to convey the message.



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Audio, video, and animation aren't usually associated with infographics, but they can be very effective ways to help people understand and be interested in the information.







In the end, making an infographic about financial aid required careful thought about many different things. Layout and composition, typography, color theory, and images were all important parts of making an infographic that was both visually appealing and full of useful information. By using these elements well, I was able to make a resource about financial aid that was interesting and easy to use. See the link below.


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