Graphic Design for Beginners: Create Logos in Adobe Illustrator

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Derrick Mitchell

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0.Introduction.mp4

02:38

1.Welcome-to-the-Course.mp4

01:41

2.Project-Background-and-Random-Name-Generator.mp4

03:54

3.Brainstorming-Unique-Ideas.mp4

10:31

4.Sketching-Quick-Thoughts-on-Paper.mp4

06:40

5.Sketching-Quick-Logos-on-an-iPad.mp4

14:11

6.Import-Sketches-Into-Adobe-Illustrator.mp4

07:13

7.Image-Trace-in-Adobe-Illustrator.mp4

13:16

8.Get-Comfortable-and-FAST-With-Shortcuts.mp4

07:53

9.Fonts-and-Typography-with-Adobe-Illustrator.mp4

18:36

10.Draw-Vector-Shapes-in-Illustrator.mp4

13:21

11.Working-with-Color-in-Adobe-Illustrator.mp4

11:15

12.Putting-it-all-Together.mp4

16:27

13.Create-Design-Variations-with-Artboards-in-Adobe-Illustrator.mp4

12:53

14.Export-Logo-Files.mp4

11:49

15.Next-Steps.mp4

01:29

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Description

If you're a graphic designer or you wish to become a graphic designer, creating a logo is going to be one of the number one things you get asked to do.

In this class, I'm going to show you exactly how to create beautiful, custom logos that will impress your clients and help you land more work as a graphic designer.

There's a lot of different ways you can use these skills immediately, while following along with the class. We're going to do a few different things:

First, we're going to be jumping in using a notebook or a piece of paper to sketch out some ideas.
Then we're going to use an iPad for a little bit and I will show you how to create digital art using that tool. For example, you can use Procreate or Adobe Fresco, or even Illustrator on the iPad.
Perhaps you've got a Wacom tablet, which is another excellent design tool - I will show you some ways to use that for logo design as well.
Then we will use Adobe Illustrator to bring everything together into a polished, well-rounded artboard, followed by a beautifully packaged finished logo.

Maybe you're not an "artist." Maybe you're terrible at art - like I was, when I first started out! If that is the case, don't worry! I'm going to show you how to use design software to create highly polished, beautiful work even if you can't sketch to save your life.

I am so excited to have you here in the class - let's make some cool logos!

Class Requirements

We will be using Adobe Illustrator on a desktop computer for the main logo design, and I'll also show you how to use Procreate, Adobe Fresco, and Adobe Illustrator on an iPad to come up with some ideas. However, you do not need an iPad to take this course - it's just another tool that you could use to produce your logo if you have one.

What You'll Learn?

Branding
Logo Design
Adobe Illustrator
Graphic Design
Sketching
Creative
Create A Logo

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Hello! My name is Derrick, and I’m so stoked to be teaching here on Skillshare!

Are you interested in making a living in the creative arts industry as a graphic designer, freelancer, videographer, photographer, or web developer?

If yes, then be sure to join me in these courses here on Skillshare as I show you what it’s like to be a graphic designer and make a living doing something that you love!

I will help you master the skills you need to become successful. I’ll show all of my processes so you can accelerate your success, while also learning from my mistakes so you don’t have to repeat them yourself and fall into the same traps that I did.

I have spent my entire career in the creative arts and marketing sector. I had the opportunity to work with brands such as MTV, Nintendo, and Netflix while employed as an intern for Seven 2 Interactive, which definitely set the trajectory for my design career. In 2008, I and my wife opened a small graphic design and marketing agency in Montana - we spent the next decade creating websites, logos, and more for clients all over the world.

I have been the creative director for major international brands and recently made a career pivot to include online teaching. I LOVE helping students realize their full potential while turning their interests and passions into strong skillsets and careers. From hand-illustrating logos to creating websites for global brands, I know what it takes to succeed as a graphic designer, a freelancer, and a business owner, and am so excited to teach others about the same things!

I live in Montana with my wife, my four daughters, my son, and our family's two dogs. When I find a free moment, I enjoy paddleboarding, mountain biking, snowboarding, and making GoPro videos with my kids.

I absolutely love getting to share design and life with my students. Hopefully I’ll see you in one of my classes soon!

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