The Use of Infografik
Infografik [information graphics] is the graphic representation of information, data or knowledge. Everywhere you go, you will see certain graphic representations of information in the form of maps or graphs or symbols. This is just an easy way of portraying data to the community at large. This helps people to look at complex matter in an easy way. For example, when you travel by road, the road signs help you out with graphic representations such as red lights which mean ‘stop’ and green lights which mean ‘go’. Instead of writing these signs down at the traffic signal lights, it is represented in the form of lights that we have learned the meaning of so well. In fact, Infografik is a knowledge that is acquired over time. It is learnt. It is not something that individuals are born with.
Computer scientists and mathematicians develop and communicate concepts which are very difficult to understand in the form of simple information graphics. Most books have graphics to illustrate complex ideas in a simplified manner. Certain children’s books cannot do without information graphics on every page. These graphics are also common in scientific literature because science is full of complex terms that can be understood so much better with the help of good diagrams or pictures. The study of the systems of the human body is simplified with the help of diagrams to represent each term and the position of each organ in that particular system. Technical manuals are also full of information graphics to help people who read them to have a first- hand knowledge of the dangers involved in the use of that device or instrument.
In prehistoric times, early humans used the first information graphics ever made by man. They painted on caves and later they made simple maps as well. They also made icons to keep a track of cattle.
The main material of Infografik is the data, information or knowledge that the graphic presents. In case of data, the creator may use automated tools like lines, boxes, arrows and symbols. Infografik might have a key, a scale and labels. The elements do not have to be exact or realistic but can be a simplified version of complex information they need to depict.
Today, Infografik surround us in media, or in road signs and manuals. Their usefulness in everyday life is evident.
Computer scientists and mathematicians develop and communicate concepts which are very difficult to understand in the form of simple information graphics. Most books have graphics to illustrate complex ideas in a simplified manner. Certain children’s books cannot do without information graphics on every page. These graphics are also common in scientific literature because science is full of complex terms that can be understood so much better with the help of good diagrams or pictures. The study of the systems of the human body is simplified with the help of diagrams to represent each term and the position of each organ in that particular system. Technical manuals are also full of information graphics to help people who read them to have a first- hand knowledge of the dangers involved in the use of that device or instrument.
In prehistoric times, early humans used the first information graphics ever made by man. They painted on caves and later they made simple maps as well. They also made icons to keep a track of cattle.
The main material of Infografik is the data, information or knowledge that the graphic presents. In case of data, the creator may use automated tools like lines, boxes, arrows and symbols. Infografik might have a key, a scale and labels. The elements do not have to be exact or realistic but can be a simplified version of complex information they need to depict.
Today, Infografik surround us in media, or in road signs and manuals. Their usefulness in everyday life is evident.
