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Adobe Illustrator course for data visualization: Infographics, Charts & Graphs
Course Curriculum
Data Visualization Essentials
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Introduction to data storytelling
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Why Infographics matter
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Identifying appropriate uses of infographics
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Examples of good and bad data visualization
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Creating Charts and Using Illustrator Graph Tool
Chart types and when to use them
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Anatomy of an effective chart
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Adding and formatting bar, line, and pie charts
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Aligning visual elements with text
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Building a chart infographic using data
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Importing data from Excel and other sources
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Icon-based charts and Pictographs
Using icons to represent data
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Creating pictographs
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Designing layouts for timelines
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Blending qualitative and quantitative data
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Balancing clarity with creativity
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Importing icons
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Working with multiple data points
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Understanding Layout, Visual Hierarchy and Design
Creating visual emphasis
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Applying color strategically for comprehension
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Effective use of typography
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Creating grid-based layouts using grids and guides
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Creating clean, clear visualizations
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Word Clouds and Non-Numerical Data Visualizations in Illustrator
Visualizing qualitative data
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Choosing shapes and colors that support interpretation
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Create a word cloud infographic from short-form text data
Adapting existing graphics
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Reframing message through layout and style changes
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Creating a Timeline Infographic in Illustrator
Arranging time-based data
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Designing multi-step layouts
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Adding labels, icons, and highlights
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Building a timeline infographic using historical data
Representing quantitative values
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Maintaining visual consistency and alignment
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Build a proportional symbol chart
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Map-Based Infographics using Illustrator
Importing maps
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Colorizing maps
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Alternative solutions beyond Illustrator
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Using Data for Storytelling
Executing a custom infographic layout
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Creating a visualization from start to finish
