Manushri K. Pandya
ABSTRACT
Infographics have been an important genre for communicating important health and risk information during the COVID-19 pandemic. Infographics are great tools for communication because they not only disseminate information but do so in a visually engaging format. This poster covers the value of infographics as a genre of technical communication, specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic, and provides certain considerations that should be kept in mind as communication designers approach the concept of inclusivity.
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Index Terms
- COVID-19 Infographics: A medium for more “inclusive” communication (?)
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