Character-based Infographic Design
A course by Norbi BaruchIllustrator
A course by Norbi Baruch, Illustrator
Learn to communicate through images by exploring design concepts and tools for creating infographics
Everything has a graphic interpretation; for journalism, it's infographics. In this online course, illustrator Norberto Baruch, better known as El Norbi, teaches you all about this image-driven narrative genre that doesn't separate form from content.
Infographics are a precise, succinct, and conceptual format, but they are also extremely versatile in that they allow you to address any subject you like. With Norberto as your guide, explore the art of creating infographics through a topic that everyone enjoys: superheroes and comic book characters. By the end, you'll know the design concepts and tools to present information in an interesting and easy-to-understand visual format.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 29 downloads
What is an infographic?
12 minutes, 27 seconds
The mother and other pioneers of infographics
10 minutes, 59 seconds
An idea solves a problem
13 minutes, 51 seconds
Research and information
10 minutes, 47 seconds
Create visual impact
19 minutes, 53 seconds
Add a concept to the design
16 minutes, 13 seconds
What's included in this course?
Norberto Baruch kicks off the course by telling you about himself and how he made his way from a full-fledged career in journalism to the visually creative world of infographics. He also shares the influences that have shaped his particular style.
Begin by learning about what an infographic is, as well as its history and conceptual structure, before diving into the creative process. See how to find an idea and dig up all the information you need to develop it.
Next, discover why information design entails so much more than the traditional concept of arranging elements into a pretty picture. Norberto teaches you how to create visual impact and what you can achieve by experimenting with typography. Then put the finishing touches on your text and images.
To round out the course, your teacher shares some tips on creativity and the importance of fun in lateral thinking. He also explains how to design infographics for kids with limited text and shows you how his final printed project came out.
What is this course's project?
Create a poster that combines illustration, typography, and information.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone studying or working professionally in graphic design, communication, illustration, or infographics.
Requirements and materials
A working knowledge of an illustration program is recommended for this course.
Reviews
- dansolfrei_91PLUS1 year ago
Súper práctico y útil, a Baruch lo vi dando una charla en UAI hace unos cuantos años atrás y me pareció súper groso. Estuve buscando cursos de infografía acá para prepararme mejor para una infografía de la facultad y vi el curso de él. Sin dudar le di click
- 2 years ago
Ottimo corso
- 2 years ago
good course
- 3 years ago
muy bueno
- 3 years ago
buena explicación
He has been the creative mind behind many high-profile projects, including the typography design on pennants for several NBA teams and a Coca-Cola launch campaign for the advertising agency McCann-Erickson. He also published a book of superhero and comic book character infographics for the Spanish-speaking market titled Infocomics: Los secretos de los superhéroes (y de otros personajes de historieta).
Content
- U1
Introduction
- I'm "El Norbi"
- My Influences
- U2
What is and what is not infographic
- What is an infographic?
- The mother and other pioneers of infographics
- An idea solves a problem
- Research and information
- U3
Beyond design
- Create visual impact
- Add a concept to the design
- Typography
- Polishing and adjustments
- U4
Latest tips
- Infographic self help manual
- Superhero infographics for kids
- Analysis of the printed job
- FP
Final project
- Character-based Infographic Design
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to blend visuals and text to craft informative, eye-catching infographics, apply journalistic rigor, analyze characters, use creative typography, and organize data visually to communicate clear, effective messages.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect for those who already have basic design or illustration skills and want to dive deeper into creating and analyzing visually impactful, informative infographics.
You’ll need access to a computer, design software like Illustrator or Photoshop, basic drawing supplies (paper, pencils, watercolors), and an internet connection for research and sharing projects.
Infographics in journalism help organize and simplify complex data, making truthful information easier to understand visually and textually, with methodological rigor and appealing graphics for print and digital media.
Yes, the course includes hands-on exercises to analyze and visually represent comic book and superhero characters, comparing styles, applying illustration techniques, and organizing key information.
You’ll learn to combine functional and creative typography in layouts, create visual sound effects, experiment with color palettes, and adapt graphic styles for different audiences and contexts.
The course teaches you how to distill and prioritize information, balancing text and images to create clear, engaging infographics that make complex topics easier to grasp visually.