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Data Visualization: Design Infographics in Illustrator

Fine-Tuning the Graphic 1

A course by Marco Giannini , Data journalist and Information Designer

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6,084 students

Audio: English

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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

“ Fine-Tuning the Graphic In this lesson, I'll show you how to refine your main visualization, add the key, which needs some work, 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 Background in the background. I dragged it down to the bottom on the Layers panel. Then, I'll draw a rectangle over it, all the way down. Here. That's very dark and I don't need the Stroke. Let's see. I want it in RGB, but not fully black. For example, something like this. Fully black is a bit striking on some screens, so I selected...”

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Course summary for: Data Visualization: Design Infographics in Illustrator

Level: Beginner
99% positive reviews (85)
6084 students
4 units
20 lessons (3h 11m)
12 downloads

Category
Design
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Areas
Infographics, Information Design

Marco Giannini

A course by Marco Giannini

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Data journalist and Information Designer

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.