Distributing information through infographic on tempodotco to build understanding and awareness about COVID-19 virus outbreak in Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract Infographic as a form of presenting information that is designed combining visual with text has become a form that allows the reader easily understand series or complex information. This research aims to examine the use of infographic by @tempodotco Instagram account to deliver information about the corona virus outbreak in Indonesia and how to survive from the situation. The research methods begin with brief explanation about the outbreak and how Infographic become media to deliver information. Then will briefly explain the media, Tempo and @tempodotco, the digital media where the infographic placed, that nowadays has commonly accessed as the replacement of the printed media. The qualitative data will be analysed using visual language and Information visualisation theory, then will be discussed how infographic on tempodotco providing information on instagram as an effort to guide the audience to prepare for the pandemic. The results provide a clearer picture about how Infographics contributed in providing knowledge and build awareness to wide range of audieces in order to deal with the pandemic.