Data Visualization with Alternative Mediums
Different Ways of Visualizing Data
A course by Olivia Johnson , Designer and Artist
About the video: Different Ways of Visualizing Data
Overview
“In this lesson I will explain a few different ways you can visualize data depending on what you’re trying to highlight and the stories you want to tell with the data. At the end of this lesson you should be able to decide which type of chart you will use for your final project. ”
In this video lesson Olivia Johnson addresses the topic: Different Ways of Visualizing Data, which is part of the Domestika online course: Data Visualization with Alternative Mediums. Learn how to combine data visualization with unexpected mediums, such as embroidery, to create physical meaningful works of art and design.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Different Ways of Visualizing Data In this unit, we'll learn about the basics of data visualization, and then we'll create your own charts using Illustrator. After designing your charts, we'll translate those designs into cross-stitch patterns using Photoshop, and then we'll start stitching. But remember, feel free to use any medium that you want. In this lesson, I'll explain the many ways to visualize data depending on the stories you want to tell. By the end of this lesson, the goal would be for you to have an idea of what chart you want to use for your final project. Let's get started....”
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Course summary for: Data Visualization with Alternative Mediums
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Category
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Areas
Embroidery, Graphic Design, Information Design

Olivia Johnson
A course by Olivia Johnson
Olivia Johnson is a digital designer based in Portland, Oregon. Her work ranges from interactive experiences for large brands to hand-crafted textile artworks, all with the intention to utilize data to inform, illuminate, and educate a wide audience. Since graduating from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2016, she’s worked for Sosolimited in Boston, and is currently a senior designer at Instrument, where she creates digital experiences for clients including Instagram, Levi's, and Nike.
Her work has been featured in publications such as Brand New, It's Nice That, PAGE Magazine, and Creative Boom, and has been honored with awards from Core77, PRINT, and AIGA Boston.
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