How to Obtain Industry Statistics for Your Canva Infographic: A Step-by-Step Guide

Sarah Arrow Author

Creating an infographic that effectively communicates industry statistics can be a powerful way to showcase data and engage your audience. It's an opportunity to get inbound links to your site (which boosts conversations) and helps position you as an expert. 

In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through the process of obtaining industry statistics and using Canva to create a visually appealing infographic. Let's dive in!

Step 1: Define Your Research Objective 

Before you begin your research, clearly define your objective. Determine the specific industry statistics you want to focus on, whether it's market size, growth rates, consumer trends, or any other relevant data.

Step 2: Identify Reliable Sources 

To ensure accurate and trustworthy statistics, identify reliable sources. Look for government publications, industry reports, reputable news outlets, market research firms, and trade associations. These sources are more likely to provide up-to-date and credible information.

Step 3: Gather Relevant Data 

Once you have identified your sources, delve into them to gather the relevant industry statistics. Pay attention to numbers, percentages, and other data points that align with your research objective. Take notes or save links to the specific sources for future reference.

Step 4: Analyze and Interpret the Data 

With your data in hand, it's time to analyze and interpret it. Look for patterns, trends, or interesting findings that you can highlight in your infographic. If needed, perform calculations or create visualizations to better understand the data and derive meaningful insights.

Step 5: Organize Your Infographic in Canva 

Now it's time to bring your data to life using Canva. Start by signing in to your Canva account (or create one if you don't have it already). Once you're in, select an infographic template that suits your needs. Canva offers a wide range of pre-designed templates to choose from, or you can start from scratch if you prefer.

Step 6: Customize the Design 

Make your infographic visually appealing and on-brand by customizing the design. Modify colors, fonts, and layouts to match your preferred style and ensure cohesiveness. Canva's user-friendly interface allows you to easily drag and drop elements, resize objects, and experiment with different options.

Step 7: Input Your Data 

Now it's time to incorporate the industry statistics into your infographic. Use charts, graphs, icons, or other data visualization tools provided by Canva to present the information in a visually engaging way. Ensure that your data is clear, concise, and easy to understand.

Step 8: Add Relevant Text and Visuals

Enhance your infographic by including relevant text and visuals. Use concise headings, bullet points, or captions to provide context and guide the reader through the information. Additionally, add visuals such as images or illustrations that support and reinforce your industry statistics, making the infographic more engaging.

Remember to add your URL in the middle of the infographic. Why in the middle? Some unscrupulous people steal infographics and will crop your details from them! 

Step 9: Review and Refine 

Step back and review your infographic. Check for any errors, inconsistencies, or areas that need improvement. My first viral infographic had a typo in the URL that I added... Ensure that the information flows logically and that the design is visually appealing. Make any necessary refinements to improve the overall effectiveness of your infographic.

Step 10: Share or Download Your Infographic 

Once you're satisfied with the final product, save your infographic in your desired format (such as PNG or PDF). If you plan to share it online, you can directly share it from Canva. Alternatively, download a high-resolution version if you intend to print it or use it in a professional setting.

By following these step-by-step instructions, you can research industry statistics effectively and create an eye-catching infographic using Canva. Remember to define your research objective, gather reliable data, and interpret it to derive meaningful insights. Canva's intuitive interface allows you to design and customize your infographic easily. So, go ahead and unleash your creativity while presenting industry statistics in a visually appealing and engaging way!

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Looking forward to seeing your Slides!

Sarah

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