Project Title:
UAE Economy at a Glance – 2018 Infographic Series
Role:
Graphic Designer, Researcher & Data Visualizer
Project Overview:
This project involved the design and development of a three-part infographic series summarizing the economic landscape of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2018. The goal was to present complex statistical data—trade statistics, industrial contributions, and fiscal performance—in a visually engaging and easily digestible format for a general audience. This was a self-initiated project intended to showcase data storytelling and infographic design proficiency using Adobe Illustrator and Coreldraw.
Problem & Goal:
Problem:
Economic data is often dense, numerical, and difficult for the public to digest without interpretation or design.
Goal:
To design an informative, branded infographic set that effectively simplifies and communicates key economic insights about the UAE, improving accessibility and engagement across digital platforms.
Economic data is often dense, numerical, and difficult for the public to digest without interpretation or design.
Goal:
To design an informative, branded infographic set that effectively simplifies and communicates key economic insights about the UAE, improving accessibility and engagement across digital platforms.
Research & Inspiration:
Data sources included: Statista, Trading Economics, IMF, and UAE government budget reports.
Researched government design templates and other economic dashboards to identify best practices in data hierarchy and labeling.
Developed a color palette inspired by the UAE national colors and a clean black/gold contrast to highlight figures and charts.
Color Palette: Black, Gold, White, Red, Green
Fonts Used: Bebas Neue (headlines), Montserrat (body)
Design Style: Flat design with icon accents and infographic charts
Fonts Used: Bebas Neue (headlines), Montserrat (body)
Design Style: Flat design with icon accents and infographic charts
Impact:
This project demonstrated how effective visual communication can make economic data approachable for a wide audience. It stands as a portfolio piece that highlights technical layout skills, design consistency, and an understanding of content-driven communication.
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