Introduction to Illustrated Infographics
Creating Geometric Shapes
A course by Jing Zhang , Illustrator
About the video: Creating Geometric Shapes
Overview
“After designing the basic 3D plant cell, we can start filling it up with elements such as the vacuole and the nucleus. These are a lot more simple than the endoplasmic reticulum. We can use the built-in tools in Cinema 4D to create those.”
In this video lesson Jing Zhang addresses the topic: Creating Geometric Shapes, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Illustrated Infographics. Learn to communicate information with style by creating eye-catching graphics, from the initial sketch in Illustrator to its modeling in Cinema 4D.
Partial transcription of the video
“Creating Geometric Shapes In this lesson, we'll add more details to the 3D structures. There are various types of building tools within Cinema 4D that can be used to create simple geometric shapes. Let's look again at our reference of the plant cell. Now, let's look again at our reference of the plant cell. Previously, we had endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus. Also, this big basin, which is the cell membrane, and also, the plant cell wall. Next, we're going to create a nucleus, which is a strawberry-looking object, and also, a vacuole, which is a big blob of liquid. Also, some chlor...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Illustrated Infographics
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Infographics, Information Design, Interactive Design

Jing Zhang
A course by Jing Zhang
Jing Zhang is a Chinese illustrator based in London. She first moved to the UK to study fashion design, but after graduating from university, she got a job in graphic design where she found her true passion. As personal projects, she created the illustrated series called Recipe Cards as well as Imaginary Factory, which received very positive feedback on Behance, and later helped her find work with much bigger projects.
She’s collaborated with a wide range of clients ranging from government agencies, organizations, to a variety of businesses. Her client list includes the European Parliament, UNICEF, General Electric, IBM, Apple, Samsung, Adobe, Google, Dubai Expo and many others. She has also been a part of the jury of the D&AD Awards, which is one of the most prestigious awards in design.
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