Creative Data Visualization for Beginners

Adding Chart Icons 1

A course by Gabrielle Merite , Information Designer

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2,110 students

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About the video: Adding Chart Icons 1

Overview

“In this lesson, I will show you another technique in Adobe Illustrator to create 3D Icons.”

In this video lesson Gabrielle Merite addresses the topic: Adding Chart Icons 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creative Data Visualization for Beginners. Learn to create captivating narratives by combining digital illustration and collage techniques to design informative and eye-catching images.

Partial transcription of the video

“In the last lesson. i created my first 3D bar and will replicate it later to complete the chart. But first. in this lesson. i'll create my icons and add them to the composition. Now that we have the 3D chart ready. we're ready to start with the icons. In Creative Direction. i like the idea of going with a very simple design that resembles what you'd find in a mobile app. I'll go to Illustrator to create them. We'll use a different technique than with the bar chart. First. create another layer. 3D Icon To ensure uniformity in my icons. i start by creating a grid so each icon maintains the sa...”

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Course summary for: Creative Data Visualization for Beginners

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (30)
2110 students
5 units
22 lessons (2h 58m)
5 downloads

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

Gabrielle Merite

A course by Gabrielle Merite

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Information Designer

Gabrielle Merite is a French information designer living in Los Angeles, who specializes in producing engaging and inspiring data-based imagery. With an educational background in biology and immunology, her desire to have a more immediate impact on society led her to study scientific journalism. Her aim is always the same: to connect with people and incite action about the biggest issues we face today.

Throughout her career, she has collaborated with clients including WeTransfer, the MIT Technology Review, the Rand Corporation, and the United Nations. Gabrielle also produces personal projects on topics close to her heart, such as gender inequality, racial disparity, and climate change. She is especially dedicated to helping ethically driven organizations communicate their analytics with honesty, rawness, and compassion.