[coryl]

Coders don't make infographics. Graphic designers and marketers do. Infographics are highly customized to their topics and you pretty much need to be an illustrator to make a good one.

I'm confused about how an infographic made through a template would look. Any examples?

[rdouble]

Infographics are increasingly made by software people like Ben Fry. The NYT has a whole team dedicated to these sorts of graphics.

[coryl]

I haven't seen his work, but I suppose we should clarify the distinction between infographic and data visualization.

[antonwinter]

im purely thinking of inforgraphics atm. in my head dv is more on the scientific plotting and charting side, while infographics is more about conveying key metrics in a visually attractive way.

[antonwinter]

i only have one template at the moment. nothing release worthy, it uses svg for the template. i am building an internal system at the moment and wondered if it is worth trying to make one that is open to others to use