Creative Data Visualization for Beginners

A course by Gabrielle Merite , Information Designer

Information Designer. Santa Monica, United States.
Joined March 2020

Learn to create captivating narratives by combining digital illustration and collage techniques to design informative and eye-catching images

100% positive reviews (28)
1,847 students
Audio: English
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to create captivating narratives by combining digital illustration and collage techniques to design informative and eye-catching images

Want to learn how to stop people in their tracks with inspiring and thought-provoking infographics? Information designer Gabrielle Merite specializes in creating engaging data visualizations which have seen her work with, clients including the United Nations, WeTransfer, and the Rand Corporation.

In this online course, discover how to bring numbers to life through evocative data visualizations using collage art and illustration. Capture your audience’s attention and tell the stories that need to be heard.

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What will you learn in this online course?

22 lessons & 19 downloads

Creating the Prototype 1
19 minutes, 25 seconds
Creating the Prototype 2
2 minutes, 25 seconds
Cleaning Up the Images
7 minutes, 35 seconds
Setting the Scene
10 minutes, 10 seconds
Creating the Chart Element in 3D
14 minutes, 37 seconds
Adding Chart Icons 1
17 minutes, 47 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (28)
  • 1,847 students
  • 22 lessons (2h 58m)
  • 19 additional resources (5 files)
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  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Compose an informative and eye-catching illustration for a data visualization, combining collage and digital illustration.

Who is this online course for?

This course is for anyone with an interest in learning to turn data into engaging imagery.

Requirements and materials

To take this course, a basic working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel is recommended.

In terms of materials, all you need is access to a computer with these software. If you don’t have Excel, any other spreadsheet software would do.


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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.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Building Solid Foundations

    • What is Data Illustration?
    • The Quest for Inspiring Data
    • Creating a Data Brief
    • Creative Direction and Conceptualizing
    • Visual Research
  • U3

    From Numbers to Prototype

    • Exploring Data Charts
    • Quick Thumbnail Sketches
    • Finding Photography
    • Creating the Prototype 1
    • Creating the Prototype 2
  • U4

    Refining Your Design

    • 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
  • U5

    Getting the Piece Ready for Publishing

    • Exporting the Data Illustration
    • Alternative Text for Accessibility
  • FP

    Final project

    • Creative Data Visualization for Beginners

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 Creative Data Visualization for Beginners. Design course by Gabrielle Merite

Creative Data Visualization for Beginners

A course by Gabrielle Merite
Information Designer. Santa Monica, United States.
Joined March 2020
  • 100% positive reviews (28)
  • 1,847 students