Jisu
I will take steps in order to make my infographic resume accessible to employers. I will use a digital format in order to send it by email, attach it to online applications, post it on a company homepage, and put it on LinkedIn. In addition to the digital format, I will use a printed format in order to show it at job fairs and in person interviews. This ensures that I have a physical copy to present when needed. Also, I will take steps to make sure the message is understood. I will make sure to communicate clearly and concisely. This helps employers understand my message without any confusion.
In order to consider readability, I will select a font that is easy to read and clear, such as Times New Roman, and use font sizes above 12. I will choose bright colors that are easy to see. As a visual alternative to text, I will use visual elements, such as pie charts for showcasing skills and use line graphs for illustrating my employment history. I will use Icons to represent hobbies or interests like gardening, cooking, and traveling. Visual alternatives enhance understanding and make the information more engaging.
I will show my infographic resume to various individuals who can provide valuable feedback. I will share it with my husband, who works at a big company. Additionally, I will show it to my daughter, who works in the medical field, and my son-in-law, who excels in data analysis and computer skills. Lastly, I will show it to my English teacher, who has excellent editing skills and expertise in layout and design.
By following these steps, I can ensure that my infographic resume is accessible, effectively conveys my messages, and increases my chance of making a strong impression on potential employers.
Sean
Considering a social model of care in designing an infographic would be very helpful to center plans around. The steps I would try to take to make it accessible to all readers is to keep the message simplified to it's core purpose of communicating 1 or up to 5 things. I would try to use as many universal symbols as possible including numbers presented in a clear and honest form. I would try to utilize only a few contrasting colors so as not to cause too much strain or confusion. Fonts and sizes would of consideration before final drafts are produced. If possible I would try to incorporate some sort of automatic feedback option for the view such as a simple button (digital or physical) perhaps thumbs up/down or smile/frown for one-touch/click feedback in regard to the audience's response to the message. Ultimately, I would try to keep in mind that my audience may not know a thing about the infographic message and therefore try to use friends and family or even strangers to gauge whether or not my attempts would be effective.
Andy
I have to have a goal and objective behind the infographic like strong informative and meaningful data, find out who the audience is and present it in a visually appealing way. Choosing the right template with the right structure will make my layout clear and keep in mind that the terminology is easy to process and what I want to include. I would decide and define my message that will be easy to read like the best way to tell a story e.g., deciding on what I want to use like pics, graphs, line graphs, icons, symbols, illustrations, and pie charts that are easy to understand. I would consider using data that is connected to each other. Having a concept enables the reader to gain a better understanding of the process and be able to visualize the message from the data.
Creating some simple styles like keeping the text simple and using fonts that highlight the main ideas with some use of colors that are eye-catching. The simplified text will be better to read and will not make the presentation crowded. Creating a clear hierarchy will inform the public about the goal and logic behind the infographic. Strategies for implementing the right message to the right people are important as optimizing the tools efficiently. Having feedback can help refine the infographic. Getting familiar with and repeating the process makes you get to the desired outcome.
Michelle
There are several steps I would take to ensure an infographics' message is comprehensible to all readers. The following are the main steps I would take:
1. Define the message.
2. Consider the target audience.
3. Use clear and comprehensible terms avoiding complicated language or too many acronyms.
4. Create a simple design that does not distract from the main message.
5. Include visual cues to draw the reader in to make connections to the information presented.
6. Assess the accessibility. Some groups of people have disabilities, so I would ensure that the product is accessible prior to executing the final product. That way, the project can be tweaked for improvements before delivery.
