Ultimate Infographic Design Guide + Design Tricks – Venngage

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Want to become better at infographic design? This guide is jammed with tips, tricks and tons of examples for creating expert-looking infographics.

1. Planning your infographic design
2. Write a compelling title
3. Use a grid design or wireframe for your infographic design
4. Use the right infographic layout for your data (scroll down for a video guide)
5. Follow data visualization best practices
6. Incorporate different infographic design elements
7. Use photography in your infographic design
8. Use contrast in your infographic design
9. Create symmetrical and asymmetrical balance
10. Use color effectively
11. Make sure there’s consistency in your infographic design
12. Leave plenty of negative space in your infographic design
13. Practice, practice, practice

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