Data Visualization: Design Infographics in Illustrator
Designing in Illustrator 2
A course by Marco Giannini , Data journalist and Information Designer
About the video: Designing in Illustrator 2
Overview
“I've imported all the important data and shaped it accordingly to the graphic I wish to create. Now I'll connect the dots together and create a path between the different variables so that it is easier to follow the data that applies to the same artist.”
In this video lesson Marco Giannini addresses the topic: Designing in Illustrator 2, 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
“You should end up in a situation like this. All the years and corresponding lists of names. Earnings and charts. Once you're done with this, It's time to connect the boxes. First thing first, start with Hiding the guides. That can be annoying. Zoom in a little bit. use the white arrow here. Pressing option, use the white arrow with the plus sign aside. And as I said, start with recoloring the boxes accordingly to the artist. by selecting the first, And then the other ones. one by one. And Keep on learning. Pressed the shift key so you select multiple objects. at a time. But the first one is...”
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Course summary for: Data Visualization: Design Infographics in Illustrator
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Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
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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