It seems like everyone is talking about data visualization and infographics. Some may say infographics are an easy way out of providing detail in a report or memo. I’ve found the opposite to be true. Infographics are an effective way to distill large amounts of data into smaller pieces that are more easily digested. More importantly, they capture the attention of a reader who might easily be distracted while reading a bunch of numbers in a long report. Good infographics can stand alone, but they can also complement a formal report, blog post or memo. Think of an infographic as a way to communicate your value creatively and efficiently.