05. Google NotebookLM Infographics - tips and techniques

The "Infographic" tool in the Studio panel uses your uploaded sources (PDFs, URLs, YouTube transcripts) to generate structured visuals. To customize them, you click the pencil icon before hitting generate.

The "Neumorphic Dashboard" (Modern/Tactile)

Neumorphism uses soft shadows and highlights to make flat elements look like they are "pushed out" from the background. It feels very high-tech, clean, and futuristic—great for visualizing software features or digital trends.

Style: Neumorphism. 
Use soft 'extruded' cards and subtle drop shadows on a light grey background.



Layout: A central hero circle with 4 symmetrical 'bubbles' 
that feel like physical buttons.

"Create a clean, monochromatic look with glowing blue accents 
for 'active' data points.

Style: Glassmorphism. Use frosted-glass overlays for text blocks 
with a colorful, blurry background visible underneath.

Design the infographic to look like a high-end
aerospace control interface.

The "Strategic Framework" (Conceptual/Logical)

Used by consultants and strategists, this layout visualizes abstract ideas like a "Maturity Model," a "Flywheel," or a "SWOT Analysis." It turns dense strategy documents into high-level maps.

Style: High-end management consulting slide. 
Create a 'Pillars of Success' diagram using the 3 core themes in my notes.



Layout: A 2x2 Matrix (Quadrant) style. Map the concepts in the source 
based on 'Ease of Implementation' vs 'Business Value'.

Visualize the [Strategy] as a circular flywheel, 
showing how each step feeds back into the next for continuous growth.

Style: Swiss Design. Use a strict grid, sans-serif fonts, and geometric shapes 
to show the hierarchy of [Organizational Goals].

Design a 'North Star' diagram 
with one central objective and 4 radiating supporting strategies.

The "Journey" (Sequential/Timeline)

Best for histories, career milestones, or step-by-step processes. It uses a clear flow—often a "Z" or "S" shape—to guide the eye from the start to the finish.

Style: Oregon Trail pixel art. Create a visual journey of the
[Historical Timeline] found in my sources.

Layout: A winding road metaphor starting from the top-left to
the bottom-right, marking 5 key milestones.



Create a 90s/Y2K retro style timeline with neon colors and
chunky typography.

Design a 'Knowledge Map' where the user travels through
different islands representing chapters of the [Document].

Style: Vintage transit map with clean lines and colored nodes
representing different phases of the project.

The "Analog Whiteboard" (Sketch/Hand-drawn)

This style mimics a human expert drawing on a board. It feels authentic, educational, and less "corporate." It’s great for summarizing lectures or brainstorms.

Style: Classic whiteboard sketch with hand-drawn icons and
felt-tip marker textures.



Style: Chalkboard aesthetic with white 'chalk' outlines on a
dark green textured background.

Create a 'Sketchnote' style layout with messy arrows, circled
keywords, and doodles.

Style: Watercolor and ink. Use soft washes of color to
highlight the primary themes of the [Topic].

Design the infographic to look like a field researcher's
notebook with taped-in photos and handwritten notes.

The "Sumi-e Tech Scroll" (Artistic/Minimalist)

This style blends traditional East Asian ink-wash aesthetics with modern technical data. It uses varying ink densities, "parchment" textures, and elegant vertical layouts. It’s perfect for storytelling or high-level philosophical/strategic concepts.

Style: Sumi-e ink wash on aged papyrus. Use black ink for data
nodes and red 'stamp' icons for highlights.



Layout: A vertical scroll design where the information flows
from top to bottom like a traditional calligraphy piece.

Create a high-fidelity infographic with soft, watery edges and
hand-painted textures for the [Topic] framework.

Use a 'Zen' aesthetic: minimal lines, lots of negative space,
and a single branch-like connector for all points.

Style: Neo-traditional ink painting. Pair technical labels
with elegant, fluid silhouettes of the objects described.

The "Competitive Landscape" (Side-by-Side/Versus)

This is the go-to for market research, product positioning, or vendor selection. It provides a direct comparison of features, pricing, or strengths to help stakeholders make a choice.

Layout: A vertical 'Versus' split comparing the current
solution against the proposed [New Tech/Strategy] from the
source.

Style: Professional comparison table with 'Checkmark' and 'X'
icons to visualize feature parity.

Create a 'Battlecard' infographic highlighting our unique
value proposition compared to the 3 competitors mentioned.

Style: Clean tech-explainer. Use a 'Winner vs. Loser' layout
for the [Scenario] with neutral, objective colors
(Gold/Silver).

Design a 'Pros and Cons' list using a balanced, symmetrical
layout with soft green and red accents.

The "Data Comparison" (Clean/Professional)

This layout is designed for side-by-side analysis, such as comparing two products, strategies, or datasets (e.g., CPU vs. GPU vs. TPU).

Style: Professional tech explainer. Use a clean duotone
color scheme (Navy and Silver).

Create a side-by-side comparison chart highlighting the
strengths and weaknesses of [Subject A] vs [Subject B].



Layout: Use modular cards for each category, ensuring 30%
white space for a polished, airy feel.

Generate a 'Versus' layout with a split-screen effect and
high-contrast icons for each side.

Style: Modern SaaS dashboard look with clean sans-serif
fonts and flat vector icons.

The "Executive Snapshot" (Metric-Heavy)

This layout is designed for boardroom updates. It de-emphasizes prose and focuses on large, bold numbers (KPIs) supported by minimal icons. It’s perfect for quarterly reviews or project status updates..

Style: Clean executive summary. Use large, bold typography for
the 3 most significant statistics found in the source.



Layout: A 'Top-Line' grid focusing on 'Impact vs. Investment'
with a professional navy blue and slate grey palette.

Create a minimalist 'Scorecard' visual that highlights targets
reached versus remaining goals.

Style: Modern financial report. Use high-contrast headings and
simple progress bar icons for each project phase.

Design a 'Data Snapshot' with 5 key numbers, each accompanied
by a 3-word caption and a simple vector icon.

Other Interesting Styles / Layout

Infographic design. Visual style: Corporate Style,  featuring 
Corporate Memphis style. Flat illustrations with  exaggerated 
proportions. Soft pastel color palette. No outlines.






Infographic design. Visual style: Pop Mart Style, featuring 3D 
character design, Pop Mart blind box toy style. Chibi proportions. 
Smooth matte plastic texture. Soft studio lighting.






Infographic design. Layout: Snake Flow. Visual style: Chalkboard 
Style, featuring Classic classroom chalkboard style. Dusty dark 
green board with hand-lettered chalk effects.






Infographic design. Visual style: Whiteboard Style, featuring 
Whiteboard brainstorming style. Thick and colorful dry-erase 
marker strokes. Glossy white background with reflections.