Infographic blocks encodes values as modular rectangles whose size and order rank importance. Isotype (Neurath, 1920s–30s) plus postwar magazine grids.
In reports, ads and assignments it fits dashboards, posters, one-pagers, exhibit boards. Skip it when the tiles hide that the numbers are not comparable.
This page gathers anatomy, fit, craft, failure modes and work / ads / school recipes for Infographic blocks.
Profile
Seven chapters
The idea
A page built from tiles — magazines, landing pages and science-fair boards. History. dashboards, posters, one-pagers, exhibit boards.
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Anatomy
A page built from tiles — magazines, landing pages and science-fair boards. Mark. dashboards, posters, one-pagers, exhibit boards.
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When to use
A page built from tiles — magazines, landing pages and science-fair boards. Fit. dashboards, posters, one-pagers, exhibit boards.
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Craft
A page built from tiles — magazines, landing pages and science-fair boards. Rules. dashboards, posters, one-pagers, exhibit boards.
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Mistakes
A page built from tiles — magazines, landing pages and science-fair boards. Failure modes. dashboards, posters, one-pagers, exhibit boards.
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Studio
A page built from tiles — magazines, landing pages and science-fair boards. Work. dashboards, posters, one-pagers, exhibit boards.
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Tools
A page built from tiles — magazines, landing pages and science-fair boards. Software. dashboards, posters, one-pagers, exhibit boards.
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Frequently asked questions
When should I pick Infographic blocks?
When should I avoid Infographic blocks?
Who invented or popularised it?
What does it encode?
Is it OK in ads?
Will a teacher accept it?
Which tool?
How do I keep it accessible?
Related
▲ Geometric shapes
Circles, squares, triangles, hexagons — the alphabet of ads, icons and worksheets.
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💬 Callouts & badges
The shout on the layout — sale badges, comic balloons, numbered steps on a poster.
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📁 Work reports
The weekly and quarterly pack — bars, waterfalls and tiles that a manager can read in four minutes.
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