Drew Skau

Charts are undeniably powerful tools for communication but with great power comes great responsibility.

While data visualization is a great way to show off your data, incorporating audio can also do the trick.

Creating infographics require a long list of things that need to be done, and it takes a varied skill set to accomplish all of them.

With more companies turning to data visualization to explain difficult or broad topics, a new crop of tools are popping up to make your designs beautiful.

When done correctly, infographics are a powerful tool to tell stories and inform an audience. When done poorly, a brand's integrity comes into question.

If not done correctly, presentations can come off as dull and flat -- making them difficult to sit through. To get your audience more engaged in what you are saying and pitching, add some visuals to spice it up.