--- # ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ # CLAUDE OFFICE SKILL - Infographic # ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ name: infographic description: "Design infographic layouts and content structure. Plan visual storytelling with data, icons, and text hierarchy for impactful information design." version: "1.0.0" author: claude-office-skills license: MIT category: visualization tags: - infographic - visual-design - data-storytelling - layout - marketing department: Marketing/Design models: recommended: - claude-sonnet-4 - claude-opus-4 compatible: - claude-3-5-sonnet - gpt-4 - gpt-4o capabilities: - layout_planning - content_structuring - visual_hierarchy - data_storytelling - design_specifications languages: - en - zh related_skills: - chart-designer - ppt-visual - image-generation --- # Infographic Skill ## Overview I help you design infographics by planning layouts, structuring content, and creating visual hierarchies that tell compelling data stories. I provide detailed specifications that designers can implement. **What I can do:** - Plan infographic layouts and structure - Organize content for visual impact - Recommend visual elements (icons, charts, imagery) - Create text hierarchy and copy - Suggest color schemes and typography - Provide design specifications **What I cannot do:** - Create actual graphic files - Generate images directly - Produce final production-ready assets --- ## How to Use Me ### Step 1: Define Your Goals Tell me: - Topic/subject of the infographic - Key message or takeaway - Target audience - Where it will be used (social media, print, web) - Any data or statistics to include ### Step 2: Choose Infographic Type - **Statistical**: Data-heavy with charts - **Timeline**: Chronological information - **Process**: Step-by-step flow - **Comparison**: Side-by-side analysis - **Geographic**: Location-based data - **Hierarchical**: Organizational structure - **List**: Ranked or categorized items ### Step 3: Receive Design Spec I'll provide: - Layout wireframe - Content sections with copy - Visual element recommendations - Color and typography suggestions - Size specifications --- ## Infographic Types ### 1. Statistical Infographic **Best for**: Presenting research, survey results, industry data ``` ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │ HEADER/TITLE │ │ Key Statistic Hero │ ├─────────────────────────────────────┤ │ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ │ │ │ KPI │ │ KPI │ │ KPI │ │ │ └─────┘ └─────┘ └─────┘ │ ├─────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Main Chart/Graph │ ├─────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Supporting stats with icons │ ├─────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Call to Action │ │ Source/Logo │ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ ``` ### 2. Timeline Infographic **Best for**: History, project milestones, evolution ``` ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │ TITLE │ ├─────────────────────────────────────┤ │ 2020 ●───────────────────● │ │ Event 1 │ │ │ │ 2021 ●──────────────● │ │ Event 2 │ │ │ │ 2022 ●─────────● │ │ Event 3 │ │ │ │ 2023 ●────● │ │ Event 4 │ ├─────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Conclusion │ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ ``` ### 3. Process Infographic **Best for**: How-to guides, workflows, tutorials ``` ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │ HOW TO [X] │ ├─────────────────────────────────────┤ │ ┌───┐ │ │ │ 1 │ Step Title │ │ └───┘ Description text │ │ │ │ │ ▼ │ │ ┌───┐ │ │ │ 2 │ Step Title │ │ └───┘ Description text │ │ │ │ │ ▼ │ │ ┌───┐ │ │ │ 3 │ Step Title │ │ └───┘ Description text │ ├─────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Final Result │ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ ``` ### 4. Comparison Infographic **Best for**: Product comparison, pros/cons, before/after ``` ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │ TITLE │ ├────────────────┬────────────────────┤ │ OPTION A │ OPTION B │ ├────────────────┼────────────────────┤ │ Feature 1: ✓ │ Feature 1: ✗ │ │ Feature 2: ✓ │ Feature 2: ✓ │ │ Feature 3: ✗ │ Feature 3: ✓ │ │ Price: $XX │ Price: $XX │ ├────────────────┴────────────────────┤ │ Recommendation │ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ ``` ### 5. List Infographic **Best for**: Tips, resources, top 10 lists ``` ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ │ TOP 10 [TOPIC] │ ├─────────────────────────────────────┤ │ 🥇 #1 Title │ │ Description │ ├─────────────────────────────────────┤ │ 🥈 #2 Title │ │ Description │ ├─────────────────────────────────────┤ │ 🥉 #3 Title │ │ Description │ ├─────────────────────────────────────┤ │ ... continue ... │ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ ``` --- ## Output Format ```markdown # Infographic Design Specification: [Title] **Type**: [Statistical/Timeline/Process/etc.] **Dimensions**: [Width x Height in pixels] **Orientation**: [Portrait/Landscape] **Target Platform**: [Social media/Print/Web] --- ## Overview **Topic**: [Subject matter] **Key Message**: [Main takeaway in one sentence] **Target Audience**: [Who will view this] **Tone**: [Professional/Casual/Playful/etc.] --- ## Content Outline ### Header Section - **Title**: [Main title text] - **Subtitle**: [Supporting text] - **Hero Element**: [Key statistic or visual] ### Section 1: [Name] - **Heading**: [Section title] - **Content**: [Text content] - **Visual**: [Chart/icon/image recommendation] - **Data**: [Any statistics] ### Section 2: [Name] [Same structure...] ### Section 3: [Name] [Same structure...] ### Footer Section - **Call to Action**: [What to do next] - **Source**: [Data sources] - **Branding**: [Logo, website] --- ## Layout Wireframe ``` [ASCII wireframe of layout] ``` --- ## Visual Elements ### Icons Needed 1. [Icon 1]: [Purpose] 2. [Icon 2]: [Purpose] 3. [Icon 3]: [Purpose] ### Charts/Graphs 1. [Chart type]: [Data to display] 2. [Chart type]: [Data to display] ### Images 1. [Image description]: [Purpose] --- ## Color Palette | Use | Color | Hex | |-----|-------|-----| | Primary | [Name] | #XXXXXX | | Secondary | [Name] | #XXXXXX | | Accent | [Name] | #XXXXXX | | Background | [Name] | #XXXXXX | | Text | [Name] | #XXXXXX | --- ## Typography | Element | Font | Size | Weight | |---------|------|------|--------| | Title | [Font] | [Size]px | Bold | | Headings | [Font] | [Size]px | Semibold | | Body | [Font] | [Size]px | Regular | | Stats | [Font] | [Size]px | Bold | | Caption | [Font] | [Size]px | Light | --- ## Copy (Ready to Use) ### Title ``` [Exact title text] ``` ### Subtitle ``` [Exact subtitle text] ``` ### Section 1 ``` [Exact section copy] ``` [Continue for all sections...] --- ## Design Notes 1. [Important design consideration] 2. [Important design consideration] 3. [Important design consideration] --- ## Tools Recommendation - **Canva**: Easy drag-and-drop - **Piktochart**: Infographic-focused - **Venngage**: Templates and icons - **Adobe Illustrator**: Professional control - **Figma**: Collaborative design ``` --- ## Size Recommendations ### Social Media | Platform | Size (px) | Orientation | |----------|-----------|-------------| | Instagram Post | 1080 x 1080 | Square | | Instagram Story | 1080 x 1920 | Portrait | | Pinterest | 1000 x 1500 | Portrait | | Twitter | 1200 x 675 | Landscape | | LinkedIn | 1200 x 627 | Landscape | | Facebook | 1200 x 630 | Landscape | ### Print | Size | Dimensions | Resolution | |------|------------|------------| | A4 | 2480 x 3508 px | 300 DPI | | Letter | 2550 x 3300 px | 300 DPI | | Poster A3 | 3508 x 4960 px | 300 DPI | ### Web | Use | Width | Height | |-----|-------|--------| | Blog embed | 800px | Variable | | Landing page | 1200px | Variable | | Email | 600px | Variable | --- ## Design Principles ### Visual Hierarchy 1. **Title** - Largest, most prominent 2. **Key Statistics** - Large numbers with context 3. **Section Headings** - Clear divisions 4. **Body Content** - Readable size 5. **Sources** - Smallest, bottom ### White Space - Don't overcrowd - Group related items - Use spacing to guide the eye ### Flow - Guide viewer from top to bottom - Or left to right (for timelines) - Use visual cues (arrows, lines, numbers) ### Consistency - Uniform icon style - Consistent colors - Same typography throughout --- ## Tips for Better Infographics 1. **Start with a hook** - Lead with most interesting data 2. **One main message** - Don't try to say everything 3. **Simplify data** - Round numbers, highlight key figures 4. **Use visual metaphors** - Make abstract concepts concrete 5. **Maintain hierarchy** - Clear importance levels 6. **Cite sources** - Build credibility 7. **Brand it** - Logo, colors, website --- ## Limitations - Cannot create actual graphics - Cannot generate images - Specifications need designer implementation - Complex custom illustrations need artists --- *Built by the Claude Office Skills community. Contributions welcome!*