Information Design Fundamentals

In today’s data-driven world, the ability to communicate information visually is essential. This course helps beginners turn raw data into clear, engaging, and impactful visual stories, unlocking creativity and improving understanding. 

What the course is about 

Participants explore core data visualization concepts, best practices, and real-world examples. The course covers profiling datasets, selecting the right charts, identifying stories in data, using visual metaphors, and designing a complete infographic using tools such as Flourish, Rawgraph, Canva, or digital sketching apps. Hands-on exercises reinforce learning and allow participants to apply concepts in practice. 

What you will gain 

Participants will gain practical skills to analyse data, craft visual stories, and create a fully designed infographic. They will leave with both a completed infographic and the confidence, methods, and visual vocabulary to communicate data clearly and creatively in future projects. 

• Introduction to data visualization and information design 
• Best practices and inspiring examples from real-world infographics 
• Profiling and analysing datasets 
• Choosing the right chart for your data 
• Exploring chart libraries and visual resources 
• Data storytelling: finding the story in your data 
• Designing and creating your first infographic 

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Analyse datasets to identify key insights and potential stories 
• Select appropriate chart types and visualization methods for different data 
• Apply data storytelling principles to structure a clear and engaging narrative 
• Design visual elements, including layout, colours, and visual metaphors, to enhance comprehension 
• Create a complete infographic that communicates data clearly and effectively 

This course uses a hands-on, practical approach, combining short theoretical inputs, real-world examples, and interactive exercises. Participants work individually and in groups, using tools like Flourish, Rawgraph, Canva, Illustrator, Procreate, Google Sheets, or pen-and-paper. Learn core principles and best practices of information design and leave with a finished infographic and practical skills to communicate data clearly.