The term “infographic” is a short

term for information graphic, which refers

to an image that combines information,
story telling, and perceptions that helps
the cause of an individual or an institution
to communicate a message to viewers.
Images are very effective in
communicating messages because they
are easily understood
 “Lines”

Lines are the most basic of

all elements. Lines can defined
the characteristics of an
infographic. Lines can form
shapes that can catch the
attention of a viewers.
 Color is one of the powerful and
influential elements in an infographic. Using
the right combination of colors can catch
the attention of a passerby or even
glancing viewers.
 Shapes are defined by the enclosure
created by a combination of multiple lines.
Shapes expresses different psychological
influence on the audience especially when
combine with different colors.
 This describes the placement of
elements, shapes or lines throughout the image. There
are two types of balance:

1. Formal Balance- when objects are placed

symmetrically and are properly distributed.
2. Informal Balance- includes a nonsymmetrical
distribution of elements but is compensated in
different aspects such as colors and lines.
 The arrangement of elements in an
image maybe done by combining
wlwmwnts with different properties and
characteristics.
 It is when all of elements seem to be a
singular element in unison. This makes the
design pleasing to the viewers.
 This is the correlation of all elements
with one another. The practice of having
proportion among the elements ensures
balance and unity.
 This describes the product of having
the elements placed in harmony with one
another. Rhythm can be done by using
patterns and by repeating various
elements.
 File formats, especially image file formats, are
facilities or methods to store and organize digital images. The
manner of interpreting digital image files is due to the format
of storing and coding the image files. The elements of
pictures, which are referred to as “pixels” or picture elements,
are arranged and stored in a manner dictated by the format
of the image. Furthermore, the size that the image occupies
in the storage device is directly related to the formatting
used. There are number of file formats for images. Some of
which are presented here.
 This is a compression method that
complies with the JPEG File Interchange
Format (JFIF). This format applies a “lossy”
compression method to image files, which
means that a huge number of pixels are lost
or discarded in storing the image. The
information is not lost, however, but a great
space for storage is saved.
 This is a less common file format
supported by web browsers. This file format
can use either the lossless or lossy
compression method.
 This is a popular file format for storing
graphical images with fewer colors. This file
format supports 256 colors only. GIF
compression method uses lossless
compression techniques.
 The intention for the creation of this
file format is to be a free and open source
substitute for GIF. This file format is
expected to be fully compatible with
online applications.,
 An “Image Editor” is an application that
cxontains tools that can alter digital photos and
images. This types of application is nused to
enhance photos and is typically used by
graphic editors and artists.