This guide focuses on a single explanatory visual narrative. For a dashboard that helps readers scan ongoing metrics and status, see the dashboard layout guide.
1. Choose one takeaway for the infographic
Decide what the reader should understand after viewing the infographic. A topic may contain many interesting details, but the graphic should support one main point or answer one focused question. Write the takeaway in a sentence before selecting visuals.
Define the audience and what they already know. This helps you decide which terms need explanation and what background can be left out. Avoid trying to make one infographic serve readers with very different needs.
For example, a process infographic might show a sequence of decisions, while a comparison graphic might explain differences between two options. Choose the structure that makes your central point easiest to follow.
2. Organize accurate information into a sequence
Gather trustworthy facts, definitions, or steps that directly support the takeaway. Record sources and dates for data that can change. Leave out details that do not help the reader understand the central point.
Arrange the information in a clear order: from overview to detail, cause to effect, or one step to the next. Use section headings and short labels so the graphic remains understandable when someone scans it quickly.
Check calculations, units, names, and comparisons. If the graphic uses estimates or a sample, say so. Visual polish should not make uncertain information look more precise than it is.
3. Build the visual flow in Wio
Use a consistent visual language for headings, labels, and supporting notes. Choose a chart or illustration only when it helps explain the information; avoid decorative graphics that look like data or distract from it.
Use Section Spatial to refine the visual elements within each information group. Use Pages Spatial to arrange and resize the groups into a sequence with a clear beginning, middle, and takeaway.
Keep explanatory wording as readable text and give informative imagery useful alt text. Do not rely on color alone to distinguish categories. A reader should be able to understand the point even if a color difference is hard to perceive.
4. Review the infographic at its intended size
Check that text, charts, and source notes remain legible where the infographic will appear. If it becomes too tall or crowded, divide the story into a shorter sequence rather than shrinking the content until it is difficult to read.
Ask a reader unfamiliar with the topic to explain the main takeaway and how the sections connect. Correct any point where they misread a label or miss an important qualification.
Review links, image descriptions, and source details before sharing. This is a focused explanatory graphic; a recurring collection of performance indicators calls for a different structure, such as the dashboard guide linked above.
