
Here, eBay’s infographic on the most desired gadgets depicts the year-over-year popularity of some of the most popular products in tech, broken down by gadget and consumer age. This is one of our favorite examples of infographics that use simple data visualization effectively.

It’s simple, visually arresting, and creative data visualization that is far more enticing than a static illustration alone.
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This infographic series covers cigarette taxes and cigarette consumption, using actual cigarettes to illustrate the data. And when you can turn the medium into the message, it’s a slam dunk. Tactile data visualization is a fantastic technique to bring the data on spreadsheets into the real world. The data is intuitively ordered and color-coded, making it easy for any reader to decipher in an instant. With a beautiful color palette and simple design, this infographic features data visualization at its best. By breaking down travel traffic by major airport and date, Travelocity helps people better plan their trips. This infographic provides useful information to travelers looking to avoid crazy holiday air travel. 1) “Holiday Hold-Ups - Travel Delays At The Nation’s Biggest Airports” by Travelocity If you’re ready to simplify your style, take a look at these beautiful, minimalist designs that put the story front and center. 10 Examples of Infographics with Simple Design To show you what that looks like, we’ve compiled some of our favorite examples of infographics that take a minimal approach for maximum effect. Sometimes the best stories can be told through simple, tasteful design-no chart junk, no visual clutter. Let’s all take a vow to end that epidemic right now. But sometimes designers get a little excited and over-design (usually with the excuse of “making the most” of the space), overshadowing the story and creating a dense visual jungle for the reader to find their way through.


The best infographics make a visual statement, combining the best of design and data visualization to deliver a strong story.

Content alone can’t make a truly great infographic you need great infographic design.
