Infographic Illustration for Children and Young Adults

A course by Daniela Martagón , Illustrator and Visual Artist

Illustrator and Visual Artist. Madrid, Spain.
Joined September 2015

Learn how to design educational infographics that captivate young audiences and encourage reflection

96% positive reviews (93)
1,633 students
Audio: Spanish
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn how to design educational infographics that captivate young audiences and encourage reflection

Images have the power to start conversations and even answer all kinds of questions. Daniela Martagón is a visual artist and illustrator who creates informational and educational infographics that encourage people to look at the world from different angles. Want to turn your illustrations into thought-provoking graphics?

In this course, learn how to design creative infographics for children and young adults following a step-by-step process. Combine art, emotion, and communication in stunning illustrations that spark conversations. By the end of the course, you’ll know how to reach into your audience’s mind and make them think in a way they never would have imagined.

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What will you learn in this online course?

16 lessons & 18 downloads

What will we do in the course?
2 minutes, 15 seconds
Who is my reader?
12 minutes, 31 seconds
Case studies 1
14 minutes, 10 seconds
Case studies 2
7 minutes, 3 seconds
Find a topic
12 minutes, 4 seconds
Creation of the concept map
13 minutes, 3 seconds
  • 96% positive reviews (93)
  • 1,633 students
  • 16 lessons (3h 13m)
  • 18 additional resources (5 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Design an informative poster that teaches your audience about a topic you’re passionate about and encourages them to explore it further.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Illustrators, designers, visual artists, editors, writers, reading advocates, teachers, and people interested in creating, using, or recommending illustrated informational content for young audiences.

Requirements and materials

It helps to know the basics of drawing and design, but it’s not necessary.

The materials you need for your project include pencils and paper, access to reference books/materials, a word processor, a scanner if you plan to work by hand, and a design program of your choice (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, etc.).


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1,633 Students
93 Reviews
96% Positive ratings
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Daniela Martagón

A course by Daniela Martagón

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Illustrator and Visual Artist

Daniela Martagón is an illustrator and visual artist that creates infographics with two goals in mind–promote reflection and stimulate conversation. She is also the co-founder of Wonder Ponder, an independent publisher focused on visual learning for kids. She connects with people of all ages through humor and uses that to provoke thought and spark cross-generational conversations. She also creates graphic stories and visual maps for a variety of clients.

She shares her passion for art by giving talks and workshops for illustrators, creators, and mediators on the intersection between philosophy, design, edition and literature for children and young adults. Since 2017, she has collaborated as a member of the leadership team for the International Philosophy, Literature, Art, and Infancy Course (FLAI) that takes place in Albarracín, Spain.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
    • What will we do in the course?
  • U2

    Disclosure of knowledge

    • Who is my reader?
    • Case studies 1
    • Case studies 2
    • Find a topic
  • U3

    Make the infographic

    • Creation of the concept map
    • Investigation of the topic
    • Sketching
    • Layered construction of information 1
    • Layered construction of information 2
  • U4

    Diffusion

    • Export
    • How to reach your readers 1
    • How to reach your readers 2
    • Tips for children's outreach projects
  • FP

    Final project

    • Illustration of infographics for children and young people

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Infographic Illustration for Children and Young Adults. Design & Illustration course by Daniela Martagón

Infographic Illustration for Children and Young Adults

A course by Daniela Martagón
Illustrator and Visual Artist. Madrid, Spain.
Joined September 2015
  • 96% positive reviews (93)
  • 1,633 students