Cool Infographics: Effective Communication with Data Visualization and Design

Effective Communication Visualization: Cool Infographics is a guide to communicating information through data visualisation and design. It covers infographic creation, software tools, online marketing, business uses and visual CVs, making it relevant to designers and professionals who need to present data clearly.

At a glance

Explains the role of infographics and data visualisation in communication.
Covers tools and techniques for creating infographics.
Includes online marketing topics such as social media and SEO.
Discusses visual CVs and business communication uses including reports and presentations.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Broad subject coverage spans design methods, software tools, marketing and business communication.
The dedicated visual CV section gives job-seekers a specific application of infographic design.
At 368 pages, the listing presents it as a substantial reference rather than a brief overview.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication details
Publisher	Wiley
Publication date	5 Nov. 2013
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	368 pages
ISBN-10	1118582306
ISBN-13	978-1118582305

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	754 g
Dimensions	18.8 x 2.03 x 23.11 cm

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Graphic designers learning to communicate data visually.
Marketers creating online infographic content for social media or SEO.
Business professionals preparing data-led presentations, reports or visual explanations.
Readers interested in applying infographic design to a CV.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a current software manual, as the listed first edition was published in 2013.
Readers looking only for a collection of finished infographic examples rather than instruction.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 170 ratings

5 stars68%68%
4 stars18%18%
3 stars8%8%
2 stars3%3%
1 star3%3%

Customer feedback describes the book as an accessible overview with useful tips and recommendations, and one customer notes a balance between theory and practice. Opinions on the illustrations are mixed. This makes the reported readability and practical coverage potentially useful to learners, while readers who prioritise the visual examples may want to account for differing reactions. The aggregate ratings lean positive overall but do not explain individual reasons for ratings.

Positive themes

Customers report that the book offers a useful overview and practical tips.
Customers describe the content as easy to read.

Mixed feedback

Opinions about the illustrations differ.

Frequently asked questions

What topics does Cool Infographics cover?

The listing says it explains why infographics work and covers creation techniques, software tools, online marketing, business communication and infographic CVs.

Who is the book aimed at?

The listing identifies graphic designers, marketers and business professionals as intended readers.

Is the book focused only on design theory?

No. Its description says it covers both the design process and practical tools, and customer feedback describes a balance between theory and practice.

Is this a recent software guide?

The listed publication date is 5 Nov. 2013, so buyers looking for current software instructions should consider its age.