Creating the layout for your infographic is one of the hardest, yet most important parts about creating infographics. I put together 16 layout ideas that you can copy and use in your next infographic project.
4. Feel free to swipe any
of these 16 templates
for your next project.
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Header & Intro
Conclusion Area
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But first, it's important to
know that every
infographic should
include 3 distinct areas
with unique layouts:
๏ Header & Intro
๏ Main Argument
๏ Conclusion Area
6. Most people only read the headline of
your content. Use this section to grab
peoples’ attention and draw them in.
Header & Introduction
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9. After you hook readers it's time to
deliver the goods. Here are
8 unique layouts you can use to
present your content and data.
Main Argument
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Standard text is boring.
This is the best way to
supercharge written
content and keep your
readers engaged.
๏ Keep copy short &
concise
๏ Mix & match layouts
General
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Show your readers how to
do something or just list
your ideas. Each step
includes text and a visual.
๏ Clearly label each step
๏ Use to repurpose blog
posts
Step-By-Step
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Visualizing data is key to
quickly proving your point.
That’s probably why this is
one of the most popular
layouts online.
๏ Use charts and graphs
๏ Use text to give context
Data-Driven
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Give your readers an epic
history lesson by
highlighting a series of
events in a specific order
using a timeline.
๏ Tell a compelling story
๏ Use chronological
order
Timeline
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Help people discover their
own solution by answering
“yes” or “no” to a series of
questions and crossroads.
๏ Use 1 or multiple
outcomes
๏ Make steps flow
logically
Flowchart
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Do a head-to-head
comparison between two
things to illustrate the
positive and negative
aspects of each.
๏ Keep things
symmetrical
๏ Create division with
colors
Versus
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People love stories that
describe a relatable
problem and then
provides actionable
solutions and proof.
๏ Show problem &
solution
๏ Include a call-to-action
Story
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Use this layout when you
need to illustrate a stream
of information in sequence
and arrive at a
“destination.”
๏ Take readers on a
journey
๏ Provide a specific
outcome
Roadmap
19. Use this area to wrap up, cite your
resources and encourage readers to take
the next step by using a call-to-action.
Conclusion Area
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