Infrographics

• Infrographic-  a visual image such as a chart or diagram used to represent information or data.They can improve cognition by utilizing graphics to enhance the human visual system’s ability to see patterns and trends

    This particularily relate to diagrams, charts and what not. The term orignated from 1960s (as adjective): blend of information and graphic.Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter have also allowed for individual infographics to be spread among many people around the world.In newspapers, infographics are commonly used to show the weather, as well as maps, site plans, and graphs for statistical data. Lastly, Modern maps, especially route maps for transit systems, use infographic techniques to integrate a variety of information, such as the conceptual layout of the transit network, transfer points, and local landmarks. Say there is a complex road sign nearby,infographics compress and display this information in a visually pleasing way so that drivers don’t miss the message.