{"id":16180,"date":"2018-09-14T17:44:56","date_gmt":"2018-09-14T06:44:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/?p=16180"},"modified":"2024-12-16T13:56:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T02:56:42","slug":"how-to-create-beautiful-diagrams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/diagrams\/how-to-create-beautiful-diagrams\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Creating Beautiful Diagrams"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>Diagrams are a powerful way to communicate. Even the most complex ideas that are hard to understand when written as text can be quickly understood with the simplest of diagrams.<\/p>\n<p>However, not all diagrams are made equal. There\u2019s a subtle art to create beautiful diagrams, and we at <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/\">Creately<\/a> are super committed to helping everyone draw diagrams that get the job done surprisingly fast.<\/p>\n<p>This post covers some hard-earned tips on how to make diagrams that communicate well and look great.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Pick the Right Diagram Type<\/h3>\n<p>There are many diagrams out there and each has a different purpose and in some cases even multiple purposes. For example, a flowchart can be used in decision-making as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/process-mapping-software\">process mapping<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When you pick a certain type of chart or diagram, you need to make sure that it matches your goal.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/diagrams\/flowchart-guide-flowchart-tutorial\/\">Flowcharts<\/a> &#8211; to map out the flow of a process<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/create-mindmaps-online\/\">Mind maps<\/a> &#8211; to organize and structure ideas, thoughts etc.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/fishbone-diagram-maker-online\/\">Fishbone diagram<\/a> &#8211; to analyze the root cause of a problem<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/org-chart-software\/\">Org charts<\/a> &#8211; to visualize the hierarchy of an organization\u2019s structure<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/online-chart-maker\/\">Bar charts<\/a> &#8211; to <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/compare-and-contrast-graphic-organizer-online\/\">compare categories<\/a> of data<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/doughnut-chart-maker\/\">Pie charts<\/a> &#8211; to compare parts of a whole<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/creately-start?tempID=688qNuDGxqB\">Pyramid charts<\/a> &#8211; to highlight the hierarchy of data<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/online-chart-maker\/\">Line Graphs<\/a> &#8211; to show a correlation or pattern among data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Identify more diagram types and their different purposes with the following resources<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/diagrams\/visual-teaching-strategies\/\">The Ultimate List of Visual Teaching Strategies<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/diagrams\/visual-brainstorming-techniques\/\">The Ultimate List of Essential Visual Brainstorming Techniques<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/diagrams\/the-ultimate-list-of-marketing-strategy-tools\/\">The Ultimate List of Marketing Strategy Planning Tools<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/diagrams\/diagram-types-for-better-project-management\/\">4 Diagram Types for Better Project Management<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Follow the Standards<\/h3>\n<p>Following the standards pertaining to each diagram type makes them more universal; meaning a sequence diagram drawn by a US tech lead can easily be understood by a Japanese developer if <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/diagrams\/part-1-the-abcs-of-uml-diagramming\/\">UML diagram standards<\/a> were followed when drawing the diagram.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to technical diagrams like <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/Draw-UML-and-Class-Diagrams-Online?utm_source=beautifuldiagrams&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=diagusage\">UML diagrams<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/er-diagram-tool-online\/\">ER diagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/bpm-software-online\/\">BPMN diagrams<\/a> etc. stick to the standard to avoid making errors and avoid confusion.<\/p>\n<p>Even when drawing common diagram types like <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/Flowcharts-and-Workflow-Diagrams-Online?utm_source=beautifuldiagrams&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=diagusage\">flowcharts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/create-mindmaps-online\">mind maps<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/venn-diagram-maker\/\">Venn diagrams<\/a>, following the standards will ensure it\u2019ll be easily understood anywhere.<\/p>\n<h3>Stick to a Color Theme<\/h3>\n<p>Adding color would make any diagram look attention-grabbing, but too many colors that don\u2019t have a pattern will make it look cluttered and unprofessional. Here are some tips you can follow when adding colors to your diagrams.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/color-palette-help-page\">Creately&#8217;s color palette<\/a> to effortlessly select a professional color scheme. Each row in the palette represents a theme, so it will make it easier for you to stick to a good looking color theme for your diagrams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Limit the number of colors you use in your diagram as it may make it look chaotic. Instead, stick to 3-4 colors to preserve the readability of the diagram.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>And you can use different shades of the same color to indicate the <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/hr-software\">relationships<\/a> among various shapes.<a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/demo-start\/?tempId=jkcjt77s\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26357 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Website-design-structure-817x1024.png\" alt=\"Website design structure\" width=\"800\" height=\"1003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Website-design-structure-817x1024.png 817w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Website-design-structure-239x300.png 239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Use different colors to provide contrast to <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/diagtype\/objects\/view\">different objects.<\/a> If you use the same color for all shapes it will make it difficult to understand your diagram. Here\u2019s an example diagram of a decision tree. Click on the diagram to use it and make changes online.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/demo-start\/?tempId=jm02ttn74\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26358 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Decision-tree-diagram-1024x821.png\" alt=\"Decision tree diagram\" width=\"800\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Decision-tree-diagram-1024x821.png 1024w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Decision-tree-diagram-300x240.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pay Attention to Typography<\/h3>\n<p>Many only pay attention to the visual aspect of <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/online-chart-maker\/\">charts, graphs, and diagrams<\/a> and completely neglect the typography. The end result is a good looking diagram that is still hard to read and understand.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose the right font; serif gives a formal vibe while sans-serif gives a cleaner and more modern look. While you can use any of the two, it is better to avoid overly complicated or artistic fonts<\/li>\n<li>Use only one font type in a diagram, for more than one font won\u2019t look good on it. To emphasize information, you can use different font weights.<\/li>\n<li>When using colors, use them in relation to the shape the text appear on<\/li>\n<li>Keep enough whitespace between words\/ sentences to make text readable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/diagrams\/typography-tutorial-for-diagrams\/\">Typography Tutorial for Diagramming<\/a>, we\u2019ve covered everything you need to take care of when adding text to your diagrams.<\/p>\n<h3>Be Mindful of the Size of the Diagram<\/h3>\n<p>In many cases, diagram span multiple pages. The more complex the diagram is, the harder it gets to read and understand it. In a situation like that, you can,<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduce the number of shapes you add to the diagram. Not all data you have at hand need to be represented in your diagram. Leave out the information that you can do without to keep your diagram more focused and relevant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Break complex diagrams into several smaller ones. If the diagram span multiple pages, you can represent it in readable smaller diagrams that are linked together. Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/diagram\/hetpt7el1\/4t5RQPRHLvfUI0HnV8YNnMPDRZ0%3D\">Creately viewer<\/a> to easily navigate from one diagram to the other.<\/li>\n<li>The Viewer also allows to embed larger diagrams in smaller spaces like web pages and blogs; it provides the readers the option to zoom in on the diagram and move around the diagram as they read it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/demo-start\/?tempId=jm07er9t7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26359 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Restaurant-Org-Chart-1024x1008.png\" alt=\"Restaurant Org Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Restaurant-Org-Chart-1024x1008.png 1024w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Restaurant-Org-Chart-300x295.png 300w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Restaurant-Org-Chart-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Add Legends\/ Guidance<\/h3>\n<p>You may know what the different shapes, colors, arrows etc. in your diagram stand for, but your reader might not. That\u2019s where you can add a legend to clarify what a specific element in the diagram denotes<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/demo-start\/?tempId=jkw3k76e1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26360 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Software-continuous-delivery-process-1024x592.png\" alt=\"Software continuous delivery process\" width=\"800\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Software-continuous-delivery-process-1024x592.png 1024w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Software-continuous-delivery-process-300x173.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Similarly, you can add <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/swimlane-diagram-software\">swimlanes<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/flowchart-software\/\">flowcharts<\/a> to highlight different departments, actors etc. And different colors in <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/diagram-community\/popular\/t\/organization-chart?utm_source=beautifuldiagrams&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=diagusage\">organizational charts<\/a> to represent different departments or teams.<\/p>\n<h3>Be Consistent with the Lines in Diagrams<\/h3>\n<p>Lines in your diagram play an important role in making your diagram look good. When selecting the lines to use or determining the line weight, consider the font and the font weight you\u2019ll be using as well.<\/p>\n<p>And in technical diagrams like <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/lp\/uml-diagram-tool\/\">UML diagrams<\/a>, you\u2019ll have to be extra careful when selecting the right connector types. For example, there are several types of <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/diagrams\/class-diagram-relationships\/\">class diagram relationships<\/a>. However, with Creately it\u2019s easier, as its smart connectors automatically figure out the connector head according to the context.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26362\" src=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-Workspace-Creately.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-Workspace-Creately.png 390w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Untitled-Workspace-Creately-211x300.png 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Keep Plenty of Whitespaces<\/h3>\n<p>Minimal whitespace will clutter your diagram, and too much whitespace will blot out the connection between two objects. This is why you need to tune in just the right balance of white space into your diagrams. It helps put emphasis on elements as well as balance out the spread of objects in the diagram.<\/p>\n<p>Use Creately\u2019s \u2018<em>Hide Grid\u2019 <\/em>option to easily scan your diagram for how effectively you\u2019ve used whitespace.<\/p>\n<h3>Align All Objects in a Logical Manner<\/h3>\n<p>Aligning objects in your diagrams in a logical manner &#8211; whether from left to right or from top to bottom &#8211; makes it easier to go over the information and understand it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/demo-start\/?tempId=j6erw8gz3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27550 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Concept-Map-Template-new-1024x468.png\" alt=\"Concept Map Template\" width=\"800\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Concept-Map-Template-new-1024x468.png 1024w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Concept-Map-Template-new-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Got More Tips to Create Beautiful Diagrams?<\/h3>\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ve covered most of the steps you need to follow to create beautiful diagrams that you can add in your thesis, presentations, or business documents.<\/p>\n<p>Have you got more tips to create professional diagrams to share with our readers? Let us know in the comment section below.<\/p>\n<p>And don\u2019t forget to check out our latest post &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/marketing\/guide-to-launching-a-product\/\">The Visual Guide to Launching a Product<\/a>. It\u2019s the one guide you need to develop a successful product launch strategy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diagrams are a powerful way to communicate. Even the most complex ideas that are hard to understand when written as text can be quickly understood with the simplest of diagrams. However, not all diagrams are made equal. 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