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name: creating-infographic-data-summaries description: Converts data, research, and articles into infographic-ready summaries with visual hierarchy and chart suggestions. Use when the user asks about infographics, data visualization, visual summaries, chart types, or statistics presentation.

Infographic Data Summarizer

When to use this skill

• User asks to create infographic content
• User needs data visualization summaries
• User wants statistics formatted visually
• User mentions chart or graph selection
• User needs research distilled for visuals

Workflow

• Extract key data points
• Identify main insight
• Structure visual hierarchy
• Suggest chart types
• Write supporting copy
• Create design brief

Instructions

Step 1: Data Source Analysis

Data source types:

Data extraction template:

Copy## Data Extraction: [Source Title]

**Source:** [URL or document name]
**Date published:** [Date]
**Credibility:** [High/Medium/Low]

### Raw Data Points

| Statistic | Value    | Context            |
| --------- | -------- | ------------------ |
| [Metric]  | [Number] | [What it measures] |
| [Metric]  | [Number] | [What it measures] |
| [Metric]  | [Number] | [What it measures] |

### Key Findings

1. [Finding with specific number]
2. [Finding with specific number]
3. [Finding with specific number]

### Quotable Stat

"[Most compelling statistic in sentence form]"

Step 2: Data Prioritization

Statistic selection criteria:

Priority matrix:

Copy## Data Priority

### Hero Stat (1)

[The single most compelling/shareable statistic]

### Primary Stats (2-3)

1. [Supporting major insight]
2. [Supporting major insight]
3. [Supporting major insight]

### Secondary Stats (3-5)

1. [Adds context]
2. [Adds context]
3. [Adds context]

### Discard

- [Not compelling enough]
- [Too complex to visualize]

Step 3: Visual Hierarchy Structure

Infographic anatomy:

Copy## Infographic Structure

### Header Section

- **Title:** [Attention-grabbing headline]
- **Subtitle:** [Context or scope]
- **Source logo:** [If featuring research partner]

### Hero Section

- **Big number:** [Hero statistic]
- **Supporting text:** [1-sentence context]
- **Icon/illustration:** [Visual representation]

### Body Sections (3-5)

#### Section 1: [Theme]

- **Subhead:** [Section title]
- **Stat:** [Number or percentage]
- **Visual:** [Chart type or icon]
- **Caption:** [Brief explanation]

#### Section 2: [Theme]

[Repeat format]

#### Section 3: [Theme]

[Repeat format]

### Footer Section

- **Call-to-action:** [What to do next]
- **Source citation:** [Where data came from]
- **Branding:** [Logo, URL, social handles]

Step 4: Chart Type Selection

Chart selection guide:

Chart alternatives:

Visual metaphors:

Step 5: Copy Elements

Headline formulas:

Section headlines:

Copy## Section Headline Patterns

- [Number] + Key Insight: "73% prefer remote work"
- Question format: "Who's adopting AI fastest?"
- Comparison: "Then vs Now"
- Action verb: "How teams are adapting"
- Time-based: "The rise of [trend] since 2020"

Caption writing:

Step 6: Infographic Types

Type selection:

Format dimensions:

Step 7: Data Visualization Best Practices

Do's and don'ts:

Color usage:

Accessibility:

Step 8: Design Brief Template

Brief for designer:

Copy## Infographic Design Brief

### Overview

**Title:** [Infographic title]
**Topic:** [Subject matter]
**Goal:** [What action should viewers take]
**Audience:** [Who this is for]
**Dimensions:** [Size and orientation]
**Brand:** [Style guide or brand to follow]

### Content Hierarchy

#### Header

- Title: "[Headline]"
- Subtitle: "[Subtitle]"

#### Hero Section

- Big number: [XX%]
- Context: "[One-sentence explanation]"
- Visual: [Icon/illustration suggestion]

#### Section 1: [Title]

- Stat: [XX]
- Chart type: [Recommended chart]
- Data: [Values to visualize]
- Caption: "[Explanation]"

#### Section 2: [Title]

[Repeat format]

#### Section 3: [Title]

[Repeat format]

#### Footer

- CTA: "[Action text]"
- CTA link: [URL]
- Source: "[Data source with date]"
- Logo: [Brand logo placement]

### Visual Notes

- Color palette: [Hex codes or brand colors]
- Style: [Modern/playful/corporate/minimal]
- Icons: [Style preference]
- Avoid: [Any restrictions]

### Files Needed

- [ ] Web version (PNG)
- [ ] Social version (1:1)
- [ ] Print version (PDF)
- [ ] Editable source file

Step 9: Social Media Versions

Platform adaptations:

Copy## Social Snippets

### Instagram/LinkedIn (1080x1080)

**Headline:** [Shortened title]
**Hero stat:** [Big number]
**2-3 supporting stats:** [Key points]
**CTA:** "Full infographic in bio" / "See more →"

### Twitter/X (1200x675)

**Headline:** [Shortened title]
**1-2 key stats:** [Most shareable]
**Visual:** Cropped hero section

### Pinterest (1000x1500)

**Use full infographic** or top half with
"Pin for later" messaging

### Stories (1080x1920)

**Split into slides:**

1. Hook/title
2. Hero stat
3. Section 1
4. Section 2
5. CTA

Step 10: Source Citation

Citation format:

Copy## Data Sources

**Primary source:**
[Organization Name], "[Report/Study Title]," [Year].
[URL]

**Additional sources:**

- [Source 2 with link]
- [Source 3 with link]

**Data collection:**
[Brief methodology if relevant]

Citation placement:

Output Format

Copy# Infographic Summary: [Title]

## Overview

**Topic:** [Subject]
**Data sources:** [Count] sources
**Target audience:** [Who]
**Format:** [Type and dimensions]

---

## Headline

**Title:** [Main headline]
**Subtitle:** [Supporting context]

---

## Hero Statistic

**Number:** [XX%]
**Label:** [What it measures]
**Context:** [Why it matters]
**Visual suggestion:** [Chart/icon type]

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## Supporting Sections

### Section 1: [Theme]

**Stat:** [Number]
**Chart type:** [Recommendation]
**Data points:** [Values]
**Caption:** [Explanation]

### Section 2: [Theme]

[Repeat format]

### Section 3: [Theme]

[Repeat format]

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## Call-to-Action

**Text:** [CTA copy]
**Link:** [URL]

---

## Sources

[Full citations]

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## Design Brief

[Complete brief for designer]

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## Social Adaptations

[Platform-specific versions]

Validation

Before completing:

• Hero stat is compelling and accurate
• All statistics have sources
• Numbers are rounded appropriately
• Chart types match data types
• Visual hierarchy is clear
• Copy is concise (under word limits)
• CTA is included
• Accessibility considered
• Multiple format sizes provided

Error Handling

• No clear data: Ask for specific statistics, survey results, or research to work from.
• Data too complex: Simplify to 3-5 key insights; suggest detailed report for rest.
• No source provided: Request original source; note if data is unverified.
• Conflicting data: Present most recent or most credible source; note discrepancy.
• Data not visual: Recommend list-style infographic or icon-based representation.

Resources

• Canva Infographic Maker - Free design templates
• Piktochart - Infographic creator
• Venngage - Business infographic tool
• Data Wrapper - Chart creation
• Coolors - Color palette generator