{"id":7694,"date":"2018-03-21T15:15:54","date_gmt":"2018-03-21T18:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mindthegraph.com\/?p=7694"},"modified":"2022-10-18T08:40:42","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T11:40:42","slug":"how-to-make-an-infographic-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/how-to-make-an-infographic-5\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make an infographic #5 A minimalist design"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the fifth post in the series \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindthegraph.com\/how-to-make-an-infographic-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>How to make an infographic<\/em><\/a>. If you missed the last post, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindthegraph.com\/how-to-make-an-infographic-4-2\/#.WrKxL6jwYdU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">read it here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>As I said in the last post, <em>a picture is worth a thousand words.<\/em> The illustrations are easier to understand and catch the reader&#8217;s attention. Therefore, in an infographic, it is essential to use text combined with nice images \/ illustrations.<\/p>\n<p>I know, isn\u2019t easy to find accurate and beautiful scientific illustrations on the internet. Therefore, to help you with that, we have a scientific illustrations library with thousands illustrations available to our users for free.<\/p>\n<p>Even then, sometimes you will not find the illustration you need in our platform. If that happens, don\u2019t worry. Subscribers can request on demand illustrations. If you have any doubt about how this service works, read these posts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindthegraph.com\/scientific-illustrations-maker\/#.WrKxr6jwYdU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scientific illustrations? Ask us!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindthegraph.com\/how-to-make-an-infographic-4-2\/#.WrKxL6jwYdU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to make an infographic #4 Let\u2019s talk about colors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Suit the contrast to a minimalist design<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Our illustrations have a pattern, so you can use several illustrations and they will match each other to create a professional infographic. Still, you should pay attention to the contrast between the elements. Especially when you use illustrations and text.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0In addition to using illustrations that combine with each other, you can use different versions and shapes if you want, to focus more on some elements and smooth others. Silhouettes versions and icons are great for a minimalist infographic, use them for secondary elements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7703\" title=\"how to make an infographic\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mindthegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-52-07-1024x768.png\" alt=\"blog 5.2-07\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-52-07-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-52-07-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-52-07-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To select a different version of any illustration is very simple. You also can change the color of the shapes. If you never try it, go to your Mind the Graph creation and try it now:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/my-creations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7702 size-full\" title=\"how to make an infographic\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mindthegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-51.png\" alt=\"blog 5.1\" width=\"669\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-51.png 669w, https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-51-300x265.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you still are not convinced, look this incredible example of a template created in our platform and improved in each edition. A more minimalist design helps you to read and understand without polluting the general visualization.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7707 size-full\" title=\"how to make an infographic\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mindthegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-53.png\" alt=\"blog 5.3\" width=\"759\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-53.png 759w, https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-53-300x214.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7708 size-full\" title=\"how to make an infographic\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mindthegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-54.png\" alt=\"blog 5.4\" width=\"769\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-54.png 769w, https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-54-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-54-768x537.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7709 size-full\" title=\"how to make an infographic\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mindthegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-55.png\" alt=\"blog 5.5\" width=\"756\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-55.png 756w, https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-55-300x208.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7710 size-full\" title=\"how to make an infographic\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mindthegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-56.png\" alt=\"blog 5.6\" width=\"779\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-56.png 779w, https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-56-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-56-768x575.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">And finally, the last version:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7711 size-full\" title=\"how to make an infographic\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mindthegraph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-57.png\" alt=\"blog 5.7\" width=\"774\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-57.png 774w, https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-57-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/blog-57-768x564.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Amazing, right? Do you want to see the process of improving the design of a graphical abstract? Our designer made a video for you! Click the button below and learn how to make your graphical abstract beautiful:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/content.mindthegraph.com\/how-to-make-an-infographic-blog-5\" style=\"border-radius:45px;background-color:#dc1866\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I WANT SCIENCE TO BE BEAUTIFUL<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to improve your communication and make awesome infographics, Mind the Graph is your place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>How to make an infograpic<\/em> post series by Mind the Graph:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/how-to-make-an-infographic-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Post #1 \u2013 Communication in science<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindthegraph.com\/how-to-make-an-infographic-3\/#.WuBscNPwZQI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Post #2 \u2013 Make your data Awesome<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/how-to-make-an-infographic-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Post #3 \u2013\u00a0The right kind of chart<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/how-to-make-an-infographic-4-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Post #4 \u2013 Let\u2019s talk about colors!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/how-to-make-an-infographic-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Post #5 \u2013 Less is more: minimalist infographic design<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/how-to-make-an-infographic-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Post #6 \u2013 Mistakes to avoid in science communication<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/how-to-make-an-infographic-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Post #7 \u2013 A shortcut summary to GET IT DONE<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The posts\u00a0are a guide, made by our designers. 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