Information Design Specialization for Infographics and Visual Storytelling

Course summary

• M1: Getting Inspired

  • Introduction

  • Inspiration / Gabrielle Merite

  • Inspiration / Sonja Kuijpers

  • Inspiration / Federica Fragapane

  • Inspiration / Catalina Plé

  • Inspiration / Jing Zhang

• M2: Creative Data Visualization for Beginners

  • What is Data Illustration?

  • The Quest for Inspiring Data

  • Creating a Data Brief

  • Creative Direction and Conceptualizing

  • Visual Research

  • Exploring Data Charts

  • Quick Thumbnail Sketches

  • Finding Photography

  • Creating the Prototype 1

  • Creating the Prototype 2

  • Cleaning Up the Images

  • Setting the Scene

  • Creating the Chart Element in 3D

  • Adding Chart Icons 1

  • Adding Chart Icons 2

  • Adding the Human Element and Realistic Touches 1

  • Adding the Human Element and Realistic Touches 2

  • Legend and Typography

  • Exporting the Data Illustration

  • Alternative Text for Accessibility

• M3: Effective Data Visualization: Transform Information into Art

  • The Subject of Your Visualization

  • Looking for Data

  • Harvesting the Data

  • The ‘Data’ for Your Visualization

  • Sketching and Storyline

  • Method and Colours

  • Workflow

  • Incorporating the Elements into Your Design 1

  • Incorporating the Elements into Your Design 2

  • Title and Explanation

  • Feedback and Final Edits

  • Sharing Your Work

• M4: Creative Data Visualization for Narrative Designs

  • A Visual Translation of Contents: The Role of Perception

  • The Questions to Start With

  • Visual and Written Words

  • The Process of Telling Stories with Data

  • Using and Challenging Visual Metaphors

  • Selecting the Topic

  • Creating the Dataset 1

  • Creating the Dataset 2

  • Sketching: The Macrostructure of the Story

  • RAWGraphs

  • Adobe Illustrator: Creating the Visualization 1

  • Adobe Illustrator: Creating the Visualization 2

  • Adobe Illustrator: Creating the Visualization 3

  • Adobe Illustrator: Refining the Visualization

  • The Legend and the Text 1

  • The Legend and the Text 2

  • Final Details, Mobile Version, and Export

• M5: Visual Storytelling through Infographics

  • The Message and the Audience

  • Sources, Story, and Key Concepts

  • Types of Visualizations

  • Turning Ideas into Thumbnails

  • Defining the Format and Sketching Visual Information

  • Preparing the Digital File

  • The Finishing Touches

  • Proofreading and Posting

  • Working with Clients

• M6: Introduction to Illustrated Infographics

  • What Is an Illustrated Infographic?

  • Softwares and Interfaces

  • Concept, Visual Idea and Mood Board

  • Creating the Shape in Illustrator

  • Turning a 2D Shape into a 3D Object

  • Creating Geometric Shapes

  • Texturing and Lighting

  • Final Sketch

  • Final Illustration 1

  • Final Illustration 2

  • Final Illustration 3

  • Designing the Infographic Layout

  • How to Promote and Present Your Work