Info-graphics

Info-graphics (or Information Graphics) are visual models or pictures of data, statistics, or any knowledge of the sort. Most people and companies use info-graphics to make things more appealing to the eye. With that, people absorb the data alot more simply and wont bore a reader. The general idea of info graphics existed for many centuries, the first known recording of it was in 1626. Info-graphics are extremely similar to graphics design. When you make a logo or a vector of something, you want to send a message with that. The picture itself speaks to others, and shows the creativity of the publisher, while also supplying useful information. You see a good info-graphic that catches your eye? It's made by a graphic designer that knows how to display information with style.

Here are some info-graphic examples:

http://www.oneworldoneocean.com/blog/entry/plastics-breakdown-an-infographic

This info-graphic shows how plastics effect marine animals. 

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/230606

Shows how to be an entrepreneur!

http://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2014/mar/07/infographics-for-children-can-learn-from-data-visualisations

Shows the fastest swimmers!

http://trendland.com/10-great-infographics-for-graphic-designers/

How we dress! ;)

http://socialmarketbuzz.com/socialmediamarketingresources/that-page-with-the-infographics/infographic-of-infographics-detail/

Info-graph of an info-graph!

http://www.lynda.com/articles/creating-infographics-visualizing-relationships

Do you eat like an average American?

http://www.princeton.edu/~ina/infographics/smoking.html

The biggest smokers.

http://awesome.good.is/transparency/web/1005/drugged-culture/flat.html

When we need a break from our brain. 

http://www.princeton.edu/~ina/infographics/weapons.html

War is always an option.

http://awesome.good.is/transparency/web/1004/mean-happiness/flat.html

Smile for the info-graph!