		{"id":29336,"date":"2017-02-27T23:01:40","date_gmt":"2017-02-27T15:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=29336"},"modified":"2022-09-19T18:07:24","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T10:07:24","slug":"graphic-design-trends-infographics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Infographics About Graphic Design Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a designer or a creative professional, it\u2019s critically <strong>important to keep an eye on ever-changing trends<\/strong>. They are influenced by technology, fashion, culture, media, past and present, and other industries. Of course, trends can be applied to <strong>not just the website or print design, they also affect infographics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/tag\/infographics\/\">Infographics<\/a> have gained popularity in recent years as a way to <strong>visualize data and promote your company services<\/strong>. If you\u2019re going to design an infographic, make sure to check out existing trends to make it stand out. Here we have rounded <strong>30 possible graphic design trends in infographics<\/strong> to keep an eye on this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"recommended_top\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Read Also:<\/strong>\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/50-informative-and-well-designed-infographics\/\">20+ Informative and Well-Designed Infographics<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>1. Flat design<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/flat-design-resources\/\">Flat design<\/a> has been with us <strong>for a few years now<\/strong>, and it\u2019s not going away anytime soon. It may look a little bit different each year, for example, this year <strong>shading, dynamic, bold colors, and huge clean typography<\/strong> are added as a trend.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreams.co.uk\/sleep-matters-club\/10-morning-rituals-of-successful-entrepreneurs-infographic\">The Sleep Matters Club<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreams.co.uk\/sleep-matters-club\/10-morning-rituals-of-successful-entrepreneurs-infographic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/1-morning-rituals-of-successful-entrepreneurs.jpg\" alt=\"10-morning-rituals-of-successful-entrepreneurs\" width=\"700\" height=\"6463\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>2. Bold custom illustrations<\/h2>\n<p>Custom graphic or <strong>hand-drawn illustrations<\/strong> have killed the usual stock photography used before. Custom illustrations have way more value, they are <strong>unique and will help your infographic draw attention<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.slashfilm.com\/tom-whalen-kevin-tong-art-show\/\">InfoRama<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.slashfilm.com\/tom-whalen-kevin-tong-art-show\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/2-tom-whalen-kevin-tong-art-show.jpg\" alt=\"tom-whalen-kevin-tong-art-show\" width=\"700\" height=\"2100\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>3. Dramatic typography<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Playful, bold <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/understanding-typography-for-web\/\">typography<\/a><\/strong> is now used not only for reading, but for making a statement. Big, bold type tends to be the <strong>center of attention<\/strong>, especially when it comes to infographics where you need to <strong>place your message properly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.positivemed.com\/2012\/05\/01\/cool-facts-about-coffee\/\">med ness and ONO Creates<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.positivemed.com\/2012\/05\/01\/cool-facts-about-coffee\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/3-cool-facts-about-coffee.jpg\" alt=\"cool-facts-about-coffee\" width=\"700\" height=\"899\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>4. Geometric shapes<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>geometric shapes trend continues this year<\/strong>. Low-poly effect, sacred geometry shift and just playful placement of <strong>different geometric shapes<\/strong> make classy and unique designs.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/gallery\/16995453\/Save-The-Animals-Infographic-Series\">Brianne Boland<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/gallery\/16995453\/Save-The-Animals-Infographic-Series\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/4-save-the-animals-infographic-series.jpg\" alt=\"save-the-animals-infographic-series\" width=\"700\" height=\"3298\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>5. Storytelling<\/h2>\n<p>Infographics are <strong>all about storytelling<\/strong>. As old as human nature itself, emotional and <strong>engaging stories coupled with good graphic design<\/strong> will stay for this year and beyond.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icecream.com\/us\/en\/experience-ice-cream\/history\">icecream.com<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icecream.com\/us\/en\/experience-ice-cream\/history\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/5-icecreaminfo.jpg\" alt=\"icecreaminfo\" width=\"700\" height=\"4411\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>6. Information blocks<\/h2>\n<p>Time of boring infographics that are made using the same template are gone. <strong>Putting together 3-4 bullet points along with a brief description<\/strong> and cute icons will work just fine. Especially, if you mix data visualization and <strong>storytelling capabilities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visualistan.com\/2014\/08\/25-insane-facts-about-amsterdam.html\">whenonearth<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visualistan.com\/2014\/08\/25-insane-facts-about-amsterdam.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/6-insane-facts-about-amsterdam.jpg\" alt=\"insane-facts-about-amsterdam\" width=\"700\" height=\"2588\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>7. Material design<\/h2>\n<p>Material design dominates everywhere this year, including infographics. So, <strong>expect to see long, solid shadows everywhere<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/materialdesignblog.com\/material-design-infographic-material-is-the-metaphor\/\">Material Design Blog<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/materialdesignblog.com\/material-design-infographic-material-is-the-metaphor\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/7-material-design.jpg\" alt=\"material-design\" width=\"700\" height=\"2757\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>8. Modern retro<\/h2>\n<p>What started <strong>as a trend in logo design<\/strong>, is already moving to web and graphic design too. Modern retro is about early age of computer games: <strong>pixel art, vintage video games, Tron, big cell phones<\/strong>, etc.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.designsoak.com\/video-games-infographic\/\">Colourlovers<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.designsoak.com\/video-games-infographic\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/8-video-games.jpg\" alt=\"video-games\" width=\"700\" height=\"4557\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>9. Rich colors<\/h2>\n<p>Prepare for a <strong>world of rich colors<\/strong>. Whatever you do this year, just watch out for <strong>washed-out colors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativebloq.com\/infographic\/rising-logo-design-trends-2016-121518161\">logodesignguru<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativebloq.com\/infographic\/rising-logo-design-trends-2016-121518161\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/9-rising-logo-design.jpg\" alt=\"rising-logo-design\" width=\"700\" height=\"3564\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>10. Negative space<\/h2>\n<p>Negative or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/white-space-design\/\">white space<\/a> is an essential part of any good design<\/strong>. Clever use of negative space can give deeper meaning to your infographic design and help to <strong>perceive information properly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.columnfivemedia.com\/why-your-brain-loves-visual-content-infographic\/\">columnfivemedia<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.columnfivemedia.com\/why-your-brain-loves-visual-content-infographic\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/10-why-your-brain-loves-visual.jpg\" alt=\"why-your-brain-loves-visual\" width=\"700\" height=\"2999\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>11. Abstract style<\/h2>\n<p>This trend <strong>relies on minimalism and reconstructing of recognizable forms<\/strong>. This infographic is a blend of abstract human forms and bold colors.<\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.poundstopocket.co.uk\/pound-place\/how-to-stay-calm-when-you-know-youll-be-stressed\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/11-how-to-stay-calm.jpg\" alt=\"how-to-stay-calm\" width=\"700\" height=\"4790\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.poundstopocket.co.uk\/pound-place\/how-to-stay-calm-when-you-know-youll-be-stressed\/\">PoundPlace<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<h2>12. Strong dividers<\/h2>\n<p>As infographics usually <strong>display huge chunks of information<\/strong>, it\u2019s critically important to divide data properly. The following infographic is a perfect example of strong dividers \u2013 <strong>each map is divided by a color line<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movehub.com\/blog\/living-costs-world-map\/\">movehub<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movehub.com\/blog\/living-costs-world-map\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/12-living-costs-world-map.jpg\" alt=\"living-costs-world-map\" width=\"700\" height=\"7182\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>13. Using few colors<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s quite <strong>difficult to design something using just a few colors<\/strong>, however, it does look different and attractive. The infographic below features only three colors: purple, green and beige as background.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abbyryandesign.com\/50years50toys\/\">AbbyRyanDesign<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abbyryandesign.com\/50years50toys\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/13-50years50toys.jpg\" alt=\"50years50toys\" width=\"700\" height=\"1866\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>14. Using photography<\/h2>\n<p>Photography brings out the best in a graphic design. This year <strong>using bold photos to illustrate the data is a must<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.socialfresh.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/well-balanced-blog.jpg\">socialfresh<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.socialfresh.com\/content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/well-balanced-blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/14-well-balanced.jpg\" alt=\"well-balanced\" width=\"700\" height=\"2970\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>15. Motion<\/h2>\n<p>We are used to see <strong>simple static infographics<\/strong>, however, modern technologies allows creation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/animated-interactive-infographics\/\">animated and interactive infographics<\/a>. Infographics look awesome in motion, depending on what parts of image are supposed to move. <strong>GIF format works perfect for this purpose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tabletopwhale.com\/2014\/09\/29\/flight-videos-deconstructed.html\">tabletopwhale<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tabletopwhale.com\/2014\/09\/29\/flight-videos-deconstructed.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/15-flight-videos-deconstructed.gif\" alt=\"flight-videos-deconstructed\" width=\"700\" height=\"789\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>16. Using of gradient<\/h2>\n<p>Using <strong>subtle gradients in the background of image<\/strong> is also a big trend this year. Amazing gradient also can be used as a divider. The key factor is to <strong>choose proper color combination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: mobilefuture<\/small><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/16-mobile-future-and-internet-things.jpg\" alt=\"mobile-future-and-internet-things\" width=\"700\" height=\"2635\"><\/figure>\n<h2>17. Using quotes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Good quotes can bring your infographics<\/strong> to life and confirm your data by thoughts of specialists in the field. Here is an <strong>awesome example of infographic featuring quotes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/244433\">startxcorporate<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/244433\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/17-quotes.jpg\" alt=\"quotes\" width=\"700\" height=\"4153\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>18. Photography background<\/h2>\n<p>Using <strong>accurate background photo can set the whole atmosphere<\/strong> of your infographics. It\u2019s important to choose proper image or make it darker to <strong>keep the texts readable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: visualdive<\/small><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/18-photography.jpg\" alt=\"photography\" width=\"700\" height=\"3500\"><\/figure>\n<h2>19. Funny illustrations<\/h2>\n<p>Using <strong>funny illustrations can bring to life even the most boring data<\/strong>. When it comes to infographics, sometimes you need to include not-so-interesting facts, so <strong>illustrations can help you to make it more attractive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visualistan.com\/2015\/09\/tier-1-erp-software-insight-infographic.html\">ANEGIS<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visualistan.com\/2015\/09\/tier-1-erp-software-insight-infographic.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/19-tier-1-erp-software.jpg\" alt=\"tier-1-erp-software\" width=\"700\" height=\"3514\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>20. \u2018How-To\u2019 infographics<\/h2>\n<p>People love \u2018how-to\u2019 articles, and the same can be said about \u2018how-to\u2019 infographics. Explain people <strong>how to do something using creative charts, illustrations, and colors<\/strong> in an easy, engaging way.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visualistan.com\/2016\/01\/how-to-study-the-most-effective-study-techniques-and-tips-proven-to-work.html\">www.stopprocrastinatingapp.com<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visualistan.com\/2016\/01\/how-to-study-the-most-effective-study-techniques-and-tips-proven-to-work.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/20-how-to-study-the-most-effective.jpg\" alt=\"how-to-study-the-most-effective\" width=\"700\" height=\"3626\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>21. Pastel colors<\/h2>\n<p>Along with bold bright colors, there is also a <strong>trend of using pastel colors in graphic design<\/strong>. A proper mix of pastel and bright colors can create an amazing effect, just like on this infographic below.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: herlovelyheart<\/small><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/21-why-how-you-should-grow-your-email-list.jpg\" alt=\"why-how-you-should-grow-your-email-list\" width=\"700\" height=\"2856\"><\/figure>\n<h2>22. Timeline<\/h2>\n<p>Timeline can be a great tool to show <strong>some progress or chronological order of things<\/strong>. For example, developing your company from the very beginning or <strong>some historical facts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/gallery\/28373289\/Infographic-Timeline\">Timothy Dole<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/gallery\/28373289\/Infographic-Timeline\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/22-infographic-timeline.jpg\" alt=\"infographic-timeline\" width=\"700\" height=\"1663\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>23. Graphs and charts<\/h2>\n<p>Graphs and charts are an essential part of infographics when it comes to <strong>visualising your data<\/strong>. Just make sure to create easy-to-understand charts.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/techland.time.com\/2013\/11\/14\/the-time-invention-poll\/\">The TIME Invention Poll<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/techland.time.com\/2013\/11\/14\/the-time-invention-poll\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/23-the-time-invention-poll.jpg\" alt=\"the-time-invention-poll\" width=\"700\" height=\"2594\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>24. Infographics-style resume<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re going to find a job, and don\u2019t know how to attract the attention of your potential employer, then an <strong>infographic-style resume can do the trick<\/strong>. It\u2019s a great way to make your resume stand out from the rest, and definitely a <strong>popular trend of this year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/gallery\/17589051\/My-CVResume-\">Roc\u00edo Trevi\u00f1o<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/gallery\/17589051\/My-CVResume-\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/24-resume.jpg\" alt=\"resume\" width=\"700\" height=\"1796\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>25. Maps<\/h2>\n<p>Using maps or some <strong>graphic design elements similar to maps<\/strong> is an amazing trend of this year too. Maps can be a <strong>great element to show location or area in an infographic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/archive\/airbnb-infographic\">airbnb<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/archive\/airbnb-infographic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/25-airbnb-infographic.jpg\" alt=\"airbnb-infographic\" width=\"700\" height=\"3259\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>26. Use of icons<\/h2>\n<p>Infographics require using icons, however, <strong>be careful and choose icons which the best fit your data<\/strong>. Icons can be also an addition to an existing design just to set the mood.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/travel\/travel_news\/article-3016800\/How-beat-dreaded-jet-lag-Infographic-reveals-long-haul-holiday-best-start.html\">travelbag.co.uk<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/travel\/travel_news\/article-3016800\/How-beat-dreaded-jet-lag-Infographic-reveals-long-haul-holiday-best-start.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/26-holiday-best-start.jpg\" alt=\"holiday-best-start\" width=\"700\" height=\"2761\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Cheat sheets can be a <strong>life-saver for any type of business<\/strong> and almost every matter. A cheat sheet made in a form of an infographic is a great way to <strong>combine these two powerful tools into one<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>27. Infographic cheat sheets<\/h2>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ereplacementparts.com\/blog\/this-for-that-baking-substitutions\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/27-this-for-that-baking-substitutions.jpg\" alt=\"this-for-that-baking-substitutions\" width=\"700\" height=\"3107\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ereplacementparts.com\/blog\/this-for-that-baking-substitutions\/\">eReplacementsParts.com<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<h2>28. History<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Historical facts may be quite difficult to remember<\/strong>, but a cute well-done infographic can help represent historical facts in a <strong>memorable and understandable way<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/learn-the-history-of-infographics-the-best-way-possible-with-an-infographic\/\">copypress<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/learn-the-history-of-infographics-the-best-way-possible-with-an-infographic\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/28-learn-the-history-of-infographics.jpg\" alt=\"learn-the-history-of-infographics\" width=\"700\" height=\"5352\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2>29. Attractive headers<\/h2>\n<p>The very first thing a <strong>user sees in your infographics is a header<\/strong>, so it\u2019s important to make it clear and cool. Place a headline and a great illustration to <strong>make your design stand out<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: bandwagoncreative<\/small><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/29-infographic.jpg\" alt=\"infographic\" width=\"700\" height=\"2750\"><\/figure>\n<h2>30. Creative scrolling<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Modular scrolling<\/strong> can be applied not only to websites, but to infographics as well. If you want to see this effect yourself, just click on the infographic below to see it in action.<\/p>\n<p><small>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/neomam.com\/interactive\/13reasons\">neomam<\/a><\/small> <\/p>\n<figure><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/neomam.com\/interactive\/13reasons\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/graphic-design-trends-infographics\/30-13reasons.jpg\" alt=\"13reasons\" width=\"700\" height=\"6550\"><\/a><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a designer or a creative professional, it\u2019s critically important to keep an eye on ever-changing trends. They are influenced by technology, fashion, culture, media, past and present, and other industries. Of course, trends can be applied to not just the website or print design, they also affect infographics. 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