Data Visualization: Design Infographics in Illustrator
Fine-Tuning the Graphic 1
A course by Marco Giannini , Data journalist and Information Designer
About the video: Fine-Tuning the Graphic 1
Overview
“The main chart is done. I will show you here how to refine the whole composition, starting with teaching you how to smooth the angles of the paths made. Then, I'll add the years and see which graphic elements can help make it stand out and be coherent with the whole. Likewise, I'll add the information about the royalties.”
In this video lesson Marco Giannini addresses the topic: Fine-Tuning the Graphic 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Data Visualization: Design Infographics in Illustrator. Learn how to communicate complex information through meaningful data-driven images.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, i'm going to show you how to refine your main visualization Then add the key. that needs some works. And then prepare the infographics for the final touches that will come in the next lesson. Let's start by adding a new layer. called the background, of course, on the background. drag it down at the bottom of the layer panel. And then I draw a rectangle over it. All the way down. Yeah. That's very dark and I don't need the stroke. Course. Let's see. I want it in. A jibim, but not for black. For example, Peace. Black is a bit. You know? Striking. on some screens. So. Very, ver...”
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Course summary for: Data Visualization: Design Infographics in Illustrator
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Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
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Infographics, Information Design
Marco Giannini
A course by Marco Giannini
Marco Giannini has worked as a data journalist and information designer for over 20 years. In the early part of his career, he worked in the infographic sector of the largest Italian newspaper, La Repubblica working as a designer, despite not studying design. He later taught himself programming and studied code as the data visualization sector progressed. Marco is passionate about discovering ways to connect data with images to make understandable and dynamic designs.
Since he started in his field, Marco has experimented with many types of information visualizations across various projects; from newspapers and magazines, to websites and apps. In 2018 he founded his own agency and creative studio, Dataspoiler, and has since worked with international organizations, communication agencies, publishing groups, and exhibitions. His clients include the IUCN, MSF (Doctors Without Borders), WWF, Aurum Press, and Bracco.
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