Information Design: Storytelling with Data in Illustrator
Where to Find Data
A course by Valentina D'Efilippo , Designer and Creative Director
Joined August 2021
Joined August 2021
About the video: Where to Find Data
Overview
“Now that you have a clear definition of what data is, let's take a look at two ways to find data. One option is to create a dataset. You can do this by researching, surveying, or also crowdsourcing. Another option is to use a pre-existing dataset from a reputable source. I will also briefly talk about the vetting process. ”
In this video lesson Valentina D'Efilippo addresses the topic: Where to Find Data , which is part of the Domestika online course: Information Design: Storytelling with Data in Illustrator. Explore the art of data visualization by learning to transform data into compelling and easy-to-read infographics.
Partial transcription of the video
“Now that we know what data is, In this lesson, we're going to be looking at where do we find it. Well, there are two ways that we can go about it. The first one is that We just create it. Meaning they were looking for something they were interested in, like a movie. The shining phrases? Or... A song. Space Oddity by David Bowie. And we create our own dataset. As we know, data is just a definition of an experience, right? That's exactly how I went about these two projects. Another option is to find a dataset that is already available for us to use. And that's usually the most common scenario...”
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Course summary for: Information Design: Storytelling with Data in Illustrator
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Graphic Design, Infographics, Information Design, Interactive Design
Valentina D'Efilippo
A course by Valentina D'Efilippo
Valentina D'Efilippo is a designer and creative director based in London. Her area of expertise is focused on information design and data visualization. Her work takes many forms, from theater productions, exhibitions, editorial content, to interactive platforms.
Over the last 15 years, she has worked with public organizations, start-ups, agencies, global brands, and news media. Her clients include The Guardian, The Economist, BBC, Wired, BBC Science Focus, Scientific American, Siemens, and BCG. In 2013, she published The Infographic History of the World, which is available in eleven different languages. The book is the first attempt to illustrate history and human evolution through data visualization and infographic storytelling.
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