Creating Infographics with Adobe Express

By Kiara Morgan, O'Banion Middle

In today’s digital learning environment, visual storytelling has become essential for helping students communicate complex ideas clearly. One of the best tools for this is Adobe Express, which allows students to design professional-looking infographics without advanced design skills. This post will explore what Adobe Express infographics are, why they’re powerful for middle school learning, and how you can start using them in your classroom.

What Is Adobe Express (for Infographics)?

Adobe Express is a free, web-based design platform that empowers students to create visually engaging projects. When it comes to infographics, Adobe Express offers:

• Ready-made templates designed for posters, charts, and reports.

• Drag-and-drop tools for text, images, and icons.

• Access to thousands of free icons, graphics, and photos built into the platform.

• Customizable layouts that let students focus on content rather than starting from scratch.

Infographics made in Adobe Express can be downloaded, printed, or shared online. They are versatile for both classroom presentations and digital portfolios.

Why Use Infographics in Education?

Infographics help students organize, summarize, and communicate information in creative ways.

Benefits for Students:

• Critical Thinking: Students must decide what information is most important.

• Content Mastery: Designing visuals helps reinforce concepts across subjects.

• Accessibility: Visuals support English learners and struggling readers.

• Engagement: Middle schoolers enjoy making projects that look polished and creative.

Classroom Applications:

• Science: Illustrate the water cycle, ecosystems, or lab safety rules.

• History/Social Studies: Compare civilizations, summarize historical events, or explain government systems.

• ELA: Visualize themes, plot structures, or character traits.

• Health/CTE: Create infographics on nutrition, safety procedures, or career skills.

How to Get Started (Step-by-Step)

1. Login: Have students sign up for a free Adobe Express account with GISD login information.

2. Select a Template: Search “infographic” in the template library. Choose one that matches the type of content (timeline, comparison, data-focused).

3. Organize Content: Before designing, students should outline 3–5 key points or facts to include.

4. Customize: Replace placeholder text with their own information. Add icons, images, and charts to support the message.

5. Polish & Share: Encourage students to proofread, check fonts, and keep the design simple. Then download, print, or present digitally.

Best Practices & Tips

• Keep It Focused: Limit to 3–5 main ideas so the infographic isn’t overwhelming.

• Use Visual Hierarchy: Titles should be bold, key points larger, and supporting details smaller.

• Balance Text and Images: Infographics should be mostly visual: use icons, diagrams, and charts.

• Teach Color Choices: Stick to 2–3 colors that contrast well for readability.

• Model First: Show students an example infographic (teacher-created or real-world sample).

Conclusion

Infographics created with Adobe Express allow middle school students to turn information into engaging, easy-to-understand visuals. They support content mastery, creativity, and real-world digital communication skills.

Next Step: Try starting with a simple classroom assignment, like “Design an infographic explaining the 5 lab safety rules” or “Summarize a chapter in infographic form.” From there, you can expand into larger cross-curricular projects.