Written
by the operator of the website "VISUAL THINKING," this book explains
the basic techniques of how to design infographics to analyze information and
visualize the essence of subject so as to be able to present it effectively.
The author sees infographics as units of pictograms and graphics. Beginning
with exercises on how to draw each of them as a warm-up,
and the book explains step-by-step how to create infographics. The book shows
how one can pass on what one wants to others.
Author: Jun Sakurada
Price: 2,200 yen+tax (ISBN 978-4-86100-853-5)
Format: 150×210 mm /196 pages, Softcover with Jacket
Language: Japanese / 24th May 2013
Price: 2,200 yen+tax (ISBN 978-4-86100-853-5)
Format: 150×210 mm /196 pages, Softcover with Jacket
Language: Japanese / 24th May 2013
《Author》
Jun Sakurada
Born in Tokyo. Graduated Gakushuin University, Faculty of Economics. Worked as a programmer, SE, and web designer.
He is the operator of VISUAL THINKING since 2010 （http://www.visualthinking.jp）as well as designs pictogram, grahic, infographics.
Visualized work for 'WIRED' magazine and 3.11 project 'Tasukeai Japan' pictograms are known as his remarkable works.
preface― round off the world with the power of visualization
angulated world
why visialization?
what is an infographic?
necessary literacy to create infographics
start with climbing up a small mountain
about this book
infographic samples
Part 1 basic exercise 1―pictogram
what is a pictogram?
necessary literacy to create pictograms
1-1 infographics and pictograms
usable ambit
images of pictograms
1-2 workflow of pictograms
whole scheme
Step 1―understanding the purpose
Step 2―understanding objects
Step 3―sketch
Step 4, 5―design and adjustment
various pictogram design
1-3 pictogram design for infographics
Amazon bestseller in books
Tips to give variety in pictograms
1-4 training 1_pictogram
choose a theme you like
training -introduction, development, turn, conclusion
pictogram summary
Part 2 training 2_schema
what is a schema?
necessary literacy to create schemata
2-1 infographic and schema
difference between infographic and scheme
spruce up information
2-2 workflow of schemata
whole scheme
Step 1―understanding the purpose
Step 2―sort the information
Step 3―put the information in order
Step 4―storytelling
Step 5―design
Step 6―verification
TED presentation schemata
2-3 from schema to infographic
whole scheme
Step 1―preparation of schemata
Step 2―make a picture
Step 3―add information
Step 4―add visual expression
Step 5―complete an infographic
infographics with charts
schema summary
Part 3 infographic
why infographic now?
infographics in web era
data and visualization
conditions
3-1 infographic contents
usable ambit
theme
suitable contents
3-2 infographic design pattern
5 representative patterns
3-3 infographic common formats
4 common elements
3-4 how to design an infograhic
whole scheme
Step 1―understanding the purpose
Step 2―choose a subject and research
Step 3―decide contents and a concept
Step 4―design
Step 5―verification 3-5
open to the public
whole scheme
infographic summary
addendum
how to find information
web tools to create infographics
hearing sheet
epilogue
