Infographic Types and Their Uses

Comparison type is best used in eLearning courses.

Photo-based/Photo-graphic type is useful when you want to show the details and steps of a complex process.

Mixed-chart type is most useful when you have few statistics.

How-to type is most suitable to show how something has changed over time.

Visualized numbers type is most useful for visualizing how-to articles and describing a procedure with multiple instructions.

Visual résumé type is Excellent for highlighting differences between two similar things.

Map/Location type is the most appropriate for comparing the different levels with each other.

Interactive type is most appropriate for making individual units of information visually interesting.

Infographic Types and Their Uses

Comparison type is best used in eLearning courses.
Photo-based/Photo-graphic type is useful when you want to show the details and steps of a complex process.
Mixed-chart type is most useful when you have many statistics.
International/List type is most appropriate when you want to list several items.
Visual résumé type is excellent for highlighting differences between two similar things.
Process type is suitable for creating brochures and explanatory posters.
Anatomical type is ideally suited to biology, health, education, and marketing.
Interactive type is most appropriate for making individual units of information visually interesting.
Timeline is ideal for sharing information across multiple digital platforms and devices.

Incorrect Infographic Types and Their Uses

How-to type is not suitable to show how something has changed over time.
Visualized numbers type is not most useful for visualizing how-to articles and describing a procedure with multiple instructions.
Hierarchical type is not preferred when you want to compare places and cultures via setting-centric data.
Map/Location type is not the most appropriate for comparing the different levels with each other.
Single chart type is not best suited for industries that are open to non-traditional résumés.
Flowchart type does not help your audience visualize a concrete but complex set of instructions or information.

Learn about different types of infographics, including comparison, photo-based, mixed-chart, international/list, visual résumé, and process types, and their uses in various contexts.