Introduction to Illustrated Infographics

Start by getting to know Jing, an illustrator with over a decade of experience, and your teacher for this course. She shares her creative background, and how she came to specialize in illustration and infographics. Hear about her influences and her sources of inspirations which range from Studio Ghibli’s animated films, Polly Pocket to biology illustrations.

Get an overview of what illustrated infographics are. Explore the interfaces of Cinema 4D and Adobe Illustrator and get familiar with the digital tools needed for the course. Delve into the preparation phase by creating a mood board based on your subject of choice with visual references. Learn how to transform your theme into an entire concept.

Move on to the production phase by creating the base shapes in Illustrator, starting with a 2D design and transforming it into 3D. See how to merge your model with Cinema 4D, and then start adding geometric details. Learn how to refine your composition by adding light, color, and texture before rendering it. With your render ready, Jing shows you how to sketch the final details onto your model.

With the artistic aspect of your composition complete, Jing then shows you how to add data to your infographic. See how to add information in a way that is clean, concise, and visually attractive. Wrap up the course by hearing Jing’s tips on presenting and promoting your work on your social media or on your portfolio.