How do I make an Infographic?

As you had guessed right, the word "Infographic" comes from Information and Graphics. An Infographic is an overview or collection of imagery, charts, and minimal content that gives an immediate and easy-to-understand overview of a specific topic. 

They are effective because visual content works. In fact, the brain processes visual content a lot faster than it does text. Infographics are therefore a great way to explain complex information in a simple and concise way. The infographic below has 10 stats that show the effectiveness of Infographics.

Infographics often consist of the following three parts: visual, content, and knowledge. The visual part consists of colors and graphics and uses striking, engaging visuals to communicate information quickly and clearly. 

There are two different types of graphics: theme and reference. Theme graphics are included in all infographics and represent the underlying visual representation of the data.