1. Introduce the parties and (contractual) relationships.
Start with a visual that introduces the parties and the most important contractual relationships. This base plate can then be expanded further and further, as the plea becomes more complex. The judge gets used to the visual language: parties are consistently shown in the same color.
2. Structure your argument
Outline the structure of the plea in advance. Then create 1 infographic per main argument. Is there anything in the visual that doesn't contribute to the argument? Delete.
3. Place facts over time
Use a timeline to bring chronology and order to the complex of facts. Distinguish phases and individual events. Link the phases in time to the other visuals (here using the orange numbered circles).
4. Refer to productions
Visuals are part of the process file. Make sure the visuals are embedded in the process file. The information does not just come out of thin air but can be found in underlying productions. Add references.
