How To Accidentally Create A Viral UX Infographic
Jennifer Aldrichwww.UserExperienceRocks.com@jma245
It went industry viral.
๏ The sketch made the “10 of the Best UX Infographics” list put together by the awesome folks at Usabilla.http://blog.usabilla.com/10-best-ux-infographics/
๏ Major UX and design companies asked to use it in presentations and articles.
๏ Professors asked to use it in their design curriculums.
๏ I was contacted about co-writing a design book. Twice.
Lesson 1: Not An Artist = OK.๏ You don’t need to have any artistic skill
whatsoever to tell a story with an infographic or a sketch.
Lesson 2: K.I.S.S๏ Short and sweet.
๏ Use white space. Avoid clown pants.
๏ Magnifying glasses should not be necessary.
Lesson 5: Use what you’re comfortable with.๏ If you prefer using software, here are some fun
options: Visme Canva Easel.ly Piktochart Infogr.am Venngage
In closing…๏ Don’t fear sketch and doodle judgment. There
are people who hate Picasso paintings.
๏ When it comes to infographics, pixel perfection isn’t the goal… clarification of concepts and ideas is the goal.