1st Place, Information Graphic
2023-24, Division 2, News Design, Info Graphics and Art
By Oliver Pung
The Skyline Post
Skyline HS
ND-01. Information Graphic
A static or interactive chart, graph or diagram used to supplement a news article or in place of written news content, but which gives the reader information in a visual form. Graphics may be created by hand, computer application, web-based platform or custom code. Content may cover any newsworthy topic, including sports, entertainment, public affairs, etc.
Judging Criteria
- Clearly enhances the story
- Displays evidence of proper research
- Clearly indicates source of information; survey data includes sample size
- Visuals help clarify, simplify or visualize information
- Visually attractive
- Avoids excessive lines and/or illustrations that might confuse the reader but shows effective detail
- Entertaining and/or informative
- Clear lines and even strokes as opposed to retraced or broken lines
- Takes advantage of art or computer technology
- Uses color, screens, typography and placement effectively