Information Design for Editorial Infographics
The Grid: a Liberating Rule
A course by Manuel Bortoletti , Information Designer
Joined July 2021
About the video: The Grid: a Liberating Rule
Overview
“Now I will explain what a grid is, how it is composed and how you can use it for your infographic. I will show you how important white space is in layouts, and, finally, you will see a practical exercise with which to train your eye for compositional balance, using the grid.”
In this video lesson Manuel Bortoletti addresses the topic: The Grid: a Liberating Rule, which is part of the Domestika online course: Information Design for Editorial Infographics. Learn to transform any topic, from tech to the environment, into a visual story by designing a clear and engaging infographic with Illustrator and InDesign.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i'll introduce a key aspect of infographic creation: the grid. It's crucial for and structuring content. The grid serves as an unseen guide for readers. enabling you to arrange every component of your systematically. establishing a clear hierarchy. This tool is essential for maintaining order and clarity. Breath. And compositional balance. The grid offers a strategic method. allowing you to arrange all elements with mathematical precision. These guidelines. instead of restricting you. will provide your layout with coherence and consistency. ensuring These guidelines will giv...”
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Course summary for: Information Design for Editorial Infographics
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Category
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Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign -
Areas
Graphic Design, Infographics, Information Design, Interactive Design

Manuel Bortoletti
A course by Manuel Bortoletti
Manuel Bortoletti is an information designer specializing in editorial infographics. He discovered the infographic universe during his college years and, in 2015, started working in the editorial department at IL magazine, a lifestyle publication belonging to Il Sole 24 Ore. This job launched his career in the Italian and international print industry, where he's created infographics for scientific and culture magazines as well as prominent newspapers.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with La Repubblica, The New York Times T Brand Studio, The Economist, Linkiesta, and a host of other newspapers and publishers. In 2019, his work earned him the European Design Award in the Print Infographics category.
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