Structured Content Template
Template for generating structured infographic content that informs the visual designer.
Purpose
This document bridges content analysis and visual design:
- Transforms source material into designer-ready format
- Organizes learning objectives into visual sections
- Preserves all source data verbatim
- Separates content from design instructions
Instructional Design Process
Phase 1: High-Level Outline
- Title: Capture the essence in a compelling headline
- Overview: Brief description (1-2 sentences)
- Learning Objectives: List what the viewer will understand
Phase 2: Section Development
For each learning objective:
- Key Concept: One-sentence summary of the section
- Content: Points extracted verbatim from source
- Visual Element: What should be shown visually
- Text Labels: Exact text for headlines, subheads, labels
Phase 3: Data Integrity Check
Verify all source data is:
- Copied exactly (no paraphrasing)
- Attributed correctly (for quotes)
- Formatted consistently
Critical Rules
| Rule | Requirement | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Output format | Markdown only | Use proper headers, lists, code blocks |
| Tone | Expert trainer | Knowledgeable, clear, encouraging |
| No new information | Only source content | Don't add examples not in source |
| Verbatim data | Exact copies | "73% increase" not "significant increase" |
Structured Content Format
# [Infographic Title]
## Overview
[Brief description of what this infographic conveys - 1-2 sentences]
## Learning Objectives
The viewer will understand:
1. [Primary objective]
2. [Secondary objective]
3. [Tertiary objective if applicable]
---
## Section 1: [Section Title]
**Key Concept**: [One-sentence summary of this section]
**Content**:
- [Point 1 - verbatim from source]
- [Point 2 - verbatim from source]
- [Point 3 - verbatim from source]
**Visual Element**: [Description of what to show visually]
- Type: [icon/chart/illustration/diagram/photo]
- Subject: [what it depicts]
- Treatment: [how it should be presented]
**Text Labels**:
- Headline: "[Exact text for headline]"
- Subhead: "[Exact text for subhead]"
- Labels: "[Label 1]", "[Label 2]", "[Label 3]"
---
## Section 2: [Section Title]
**Key Concept**: [One-sentence summary]
**Content**:
- [Point 1]
- [Point 2]
**Visual Element**: [Description]
**Text Labels**:
- Headline: "[text]"
- Labels: "[Label 1]", "[Label 2]"
---
[Continue for each section...]
---
## Data Points (Verbatim)
All statistics, numbers, and quotes exactly as they appear in source:
### Statistics
- "[Exact statistic 1]"
- "[Exact statistic 2]"
- "[Exact statistic 3]"
### Quotes
- "[Exact quote]" — [Attribution]
### Key Terms
- **[Term 1]**: [Definition from source]
- **[Term 2]**: [Definition from source]
---
## Design Instructions
Extracted from user's steering prompt:
### Style Preferences
- [Any color preferences]
- [Any mood/aesthetic preferences]
- [Any artistic style preferences]
### Layout Preferences
- [Any structure preferences]
- [Any organization preferences]
### Other Requirements
- [Any other visual requirements from user]
- [Target platform if specified]
- [Brand guidelines if any]Section Types by Content
For Process/Steps
## Section N: Step N - [Step Title]
**Key Concept**: [What this step accomplishes]
**Content**:
- Action: [What to do]
- Details: [How to do it]
- Note: [Important consideration]
**Visual Element**:
- Type: numbered step icon
- Subject: [visual representing the action]
- Arrow: leads to next step
**Text Labels**:
- Headline: "Step N: [Title]"
- Action: "[Imperative verb + object]"For Comparison
## Section N: [Item A] vs [Item B]
**Key Concept**: [What distinguishes them]
**Content**:
| Aspect | [Item A] | [Item B] |
|--------|----------|----------|
| [Factor 1] | [Value] | [Value] |
| [Factor 2] | [Value] | [Value] |
**Visual Element**:
- Type: split comparison
- Left: [Item A representation]
- Right: [Item B representation]
**Text Labels**:
- Headline: "[Item A] vs [Item B]"
- Left label: "[Item A name]"
- Right label: "[Item B name]"For Hierarchy
## Section N: [Level Name]
**Key Concept**: [What this level represents]
**Content**:
- Position: [Top/Middle/Bottom]
- Priority: [Importance level]
- Contains: [Elements at this level]
**Visual Element**:
- Type: layer/tier
- Size: [relative to other levels]
- Position: [where in hierarchy]
**Text Labels**:
- Level title: "[Name]"
- Description: "[Brief description]"For Data/Statistics
## Section N: [Metric Name]
**Key Concept**: [What this data shows]
**Content**:
- Value: [Exact number/percentage]
- Context: [What it means]
- Comparison: [Benchmark if any]
**Visual Element**:
- Type: [chart/number highlight/gauge]
- Emphasis: [how to draw attention]
**Text Labels**:
- Main number: "[Exact value]"
- Label: "[Metric name]"
- Context: "[Brief context]"Quality Checklist
Before finalizing structured content:
- Title captures the main message
- Learning objectives are clear and measurable
- Each section maps to an objective
- All content is verbatim from source
- Visual elements are clearly described
- Text labels are specified exactly
- Data points are collected and verified
- Design instructions are separated
- No new information has been added