If you have a scanner already, be aware that over time, the light in the scanner ages. A scanner over ten years old, while it still may be operational, very likely is not the best for color photo scans where color is crucial for print or the Web. However, artwork or sketches that are just

Most flatbed scanners can be acquired at an office supply store or online. For basic photos, artwork, and scans, they are quite affordable, and many brands are compatible with Photoshop. Refer to Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1.  An illustration of a flatbed scanner connected to the tower of a computer and wall power supply As with

In this chapter, as part of setting up your workspace, it is important to know how to use Photoshop to make a digital scan of your artwork should you have started your logo or infographic from a mock-up sketch. If not, feel free to move on to the section “Creating a New Document in Illustrator”

As you will see later on in Volume 3 Chapter 3, there are other Adobe applications that you can use to assist you when you decide to display your infographic creation in print or online. In this case, we have been mainly focusing on print, but your infographic may be displayed on a website and

This is often a question that varies from project to project depending on the topic or audience and where the infographic will be viewed. It may be something that people will want to spend time to examine and study for a long period of time at home, perhaps as a poster for their wall, in

Having looked at a variety of infographics over time and then returning to an older publication or magazine years later, you may notice that the infographic that was once relevant then is not as relevant today. I often see a parallel when I go back and look at old historical or political cartoons. If you

An arrow means a direction, and a light bulb means an idea; when we go on a trip, we see the following road sign icons and know what they mean such things as lodging, food, camping areas, or a picnic area. But some icons that people have designed or maybe you will invent don’t really

As you work with your team or client on the design of the mock-up sketch and mood board, you need to consider the following as the design progresses: •\    Lack of Design: The term “less is more” might be fine for your logo as you take a minimalistic approach. However, with the infographic, you need