Lessons
Introduction
1Welcome
03:36 2Tools Required
01:38 3History Of Logos
00:53 4Inspiration
03:00 5Identity And Brand Ecosystem
01:37 6Creative Proceses
01:04 7Things To Avoid
02:39Quiz: Introduction
Getting Started
9Logo Fundamentals
00:58 10Types Of Logos
03:27 11General Terminology
01:56 12The Creative Brief
02:12 13Research
08:05 14Quiz: Getting Started
Ideation
15Word Lists And Mindmapping
02:47 16Doodles
01:28 17Initial Sketches
01:42 18Choosing A Visual Approach
01:22 19Color Considerations
04:35 20Quiz: Ideation
Approach 1: Vector Monogram
21From Sketch To Comp
04:33 22Illustrator Drawing Tips
08:49 23Making A Monogram
05:31 24Flexibility
01:27 25Typography
07:35 26Quiz: Approach 1: Vector Monogram
Approach 2: Handmade Combination Mark
27Refining Your Sketch
11:15 28Brush Tool Basics
11:03 29Adding Color
09:09 30Vectorizing
07:14 31Adding Texture
05:46 32Quiz: Approach 2: Handmade Combination Mark
Approach 3: Logotype
33What Not To Do
01:48 34Picking The Right Font
02:17 35Manipulating Fonts
13:14 36Quiz: Approach 3: Logotype
Partnering with The Client
37Be Your First Critic
02:03 38Presentation Tips
05:23 39How To Handle Feedback
01:05 40Delivering Final Files
07:23 41Quiz: Partnering with The Client
Conclusion
42Conclusion
01:39Final Quiz
43Final Quiz
Lesson Info
Creative Proceses
Now let's talk about the creative process. This section is going to be an overview of the steps and a successful logo design creation process. Here are the most important steps in the creative process. The brief research and discovery for positioning and differentiation from the competition ideation and design which is where the fun part comes in presentation, modification and refinement and then final delivery to the client. This can vary by project and clients will always have individual needs but it's a really good roadmap to keep you on track. It's always good to share this process with the client ahead of time so you can reduce the gap between their expectations and what they're going to receive. In addition, it's a great way to protect yourself from endless rounds of revisions. I suggest drafting a contract that's not always going to be a possibility. But if your clients open to it it's a great idea. It's customary to ask for 50% of the payment up front as a deposit and then the ...
remainder when you deliver your final files.
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Anna
This logo design course was great! It provided clear, practical insights and boosted my design skills significantly. Highly recommend!
Lily Osa
Amazing course, Really helped me a lot. Thank you
Udesh Designs
Great! highly recommended this course for all designers.
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