Effective Data Visualization: Transform Information into Art
A course by Sonja Kuijpers , Data Illustrator
Learn to effectively bring data to life with creative shapes, colors, and layouts
Learn to effectively bring data to life with creative shapes, colors, and layouts
For many people, images are the most effective way to communicate information. Whether it be a social issue, a personal story, or something you find joy in, any subject can inspire a visualization. Data illustrator Sonja Kuijpers specializes in turning numbers and information into accessible works of art. She has worked with clients including Philips, the Dutch government, and Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
In this course, she gives you the tools you need to transform data into captivating illustrations using colors, shapes, and images. Discover how to collect and analyze data sets, as well as how to transform them into a unique poster that tells a story. Are you ready to create your own data art?
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 22 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (146)
- 9,553 students
- 14 lessons (1h 43m)
- 22 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Collect a data set of your choice and turn it into a visually-appealing poster using shapes, colors, and a layout that reflects your subject.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in transforming challenging datasets into engaging visuals.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is needed for this course.
You will need a computer with access to Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator, or similar programs.
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Sonja Kuijpers
A course by Sonja Kuijpers
Sonja Kuijpers is an award-winning data illustrator based in The Netherlands. Growing up in a small town meant Sonja was always on the lookout for a creative outlet. She began drawing at a young age before going on to study advertising and public space design. After graduating, she worked as a designer at a landscape design firm before developing an interest in information design that kick started her career.
Sonja currently runs STUDIO TERP, a one-woman data illustration studio where she specializes in making challenging data easy to understand as well as visually engaging. She has worked with clients such as Philips, the Dutch government, Scientific American, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Friends of the High Line in New York, and F19 Digital Reporting, and has also been recognized multiple times by the Information is Beautiful Awards.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Data and Emotional Subject
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The Subject of Your Visualization
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Looking for Data
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Harvesting the Data
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The ‘Data’ for Your Visualization
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U3
Creating a Poster
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Sketching and Storyline
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Method and Colours
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Workflow
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Incorporating the Elements into Your Design 1
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Incorporating the Elements into Your Design 2
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Title and Explanation
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U4
Finishing and Sharing Your Work
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Feedback and Final Edits
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Sharing Your Work
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FP
Final project
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Effective Data Visualization: Transform Information into Art
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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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yurididion
Cours très intéressant, très engageant. Les démonstrations sont très intéressantes. Niveau maîtrise de données, il demande un peu d'expérience, ce qui me l'a rendu un peu difficile d'accès. Malgré tout, il a réussi à m'intéresser au monde de l'analyse de données, et à me donner envie de creuser.
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arq.jossephs
Buen Curso para empezar
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germanolivera.dg
Excelente curso!
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toshima_parris
Really nice course!
kerrycastle1
I really liked Sonja and her teaching style.
I loved the finished results of her project and the colours.
I did find that it was a bit slow though, and felt that a lot of it could have been more condensed for a speedier result.
Good for absolute beginners maybe, but I would have liked something a bit less basic