FEATURE BY ROBERT FAIRCLOUGH
Infographics – extracts of information clearly presented in accessible, graphic forms such as graphs and pie charts – are a way of rationalising the increasing amount of data we’re bombarded with. Infographics have become increasingly popular since the digital revolution of the late twentieth century and are now a part of everyday life, to the point where they’ve become a major component of journalism, commerce and education. The proliferation of computer games, as well as the growth of the internet and social media, have also contributed to the popularity of infographics.
