Whether you’re selling homemade jewelry or creating enterprise software, you’ve probably heard or read that you need video content to market your brand. Yet it’s overwhelming just thinking about the video creation process. It’s a challenge to get started, right? You’re not alone. More than half of marketing, business, and creative professionals are feeling the…
On May 13, 2019, no one would have guessed that 5-year-old Kensley from Montana will end up at her local ER due to fever and strange bruising. After further tests at the Children’s Hospital Colorado in Denver, her official diagnosis was chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). CML is a rare form of cancer in children in…
Here at Easelly, we recently launched our animated infographic service on top of our infographic maker tool and infographic design team for hire. You’re probably wondering if an animated infographic is right for your business needs, school activities, or personal brand goals. This quick checklist will help you figure out! What is an Animated Infographic? An…
So you’ve finally decided to make infographics. You’re on the right track! Imagine a world without visuals, icons, and graphics. Maps, street signs, and app instructions will be overwhelmingly filled with words and blocks of text. The lack of visuals will eventually lead to more confusion. In fact, people following directions combining text and illustrations…
Have you ever been on a long trip only to realize that you’ve overpacked? Ask a seasoned traveler, and you’ll get tips and helpful advice on packing light to enjoy your trip. The last thing that you’ll want to do while you’re hopping from one flight to another is lug around unnecessary luggage with you….
We, humans, are a complex bunch. Our pet of choice is another layer that adds to this complexity. Why do you think your friend prefers cats while you would choose dogs in a heartbeat? Or why do some people like to keep reptiles at home? Do we even see ourselves in our pets? For this…
If you want to communicate with impact and make your content or story more memorable, combining text and visuals like infographics makes more sense. However, it can be an overwhelming experience for non-designers. It’s hard to know where and how to begin, right? The good news is you’ve come to the right corner on the Internet! We’ve…
There’s no doubt that your content, main idea, or story is the cornerstone of your infographic. Yet your choice of infographic colors is equally important. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for anyone new to infographic creation to use too many colors at once. We’ve all been guilty at some point! How to Choose the Right Color…
Every so often, we feature Easelly users whose infographic creation or advocacy caught our eye in social media. For this month, we’re putting the spotlight on Susan Sabella, an elementary education faculty at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Let’s get to know her more and her advocacy for universally designed learning environments as…
You’re done creating your infographic! Everything’s good to go — from making sure that you nailed your infographic content research to making sure that you have a strong call-to-action statement. What’s next? Download, print, share, or promote your infographic! But wait? Have you thought about the right infographic size and dimensions that will help boost engagement…
A copywriter and a graphic designer walk into a bar. The copywriter confidently declares “text trumps visuals” but the graphic designer shouts in protest “no way, visuals rule the world!” So who should we root for? There’s no two ways about it — thoughtful content and beautiful visuals can help make your story, message, or…
You’re probably wondering what information designers do and end up not finding clear, articulate answers. As part of our ongoing deep-dive blog series on information design, Easelly spoke with London-based information designer and visual communicator Nigel Hawtin. We asked him about his work, projects, background, and a sneak peek of his typical workday. Information Designer Profile:…
