Visual Identity for Creatives and Brands

A course by Anna Diani , Brand Designer

Brand Designer. Mantua, Italy.
Joined May 2018

Discover how to create a visual identity, from the initial analysis to the creation of the graphic concept, and learn to communicate a brand effectively

98% positive reviews (52)
904 students
Audio: Italian
Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch

Discover how to create a visual identity, from the initial analysis to the creation of the graphic concept, and learn to communicate a brand effectively

Every brand and company has their own personality. Knowing how to capture that personality and transform it into a visual identity is meticulous work that requires thorough research and attention to detail. Anna Diani, brand designer and founder of Take the point studio, helps creative people and companies identify and craft their essence.

In this course, Anna teaches you how to create a visual identity step by step and use different tools to define a brand’s attributes and style, from naming to the presentation.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 30 downloads

The concept of visual identity
6 minutes, 22 seconds
Brand Checking Canvas
16 minutes, 13 seconds
Competitor analysis 1
9 minutes, 51 seconds
Competitor analysis 2
13 minutes, 39 seconds
Touchpoint map
16 minutes, 22 seconds
  • 98% positive reviews (52)
  • 904 students
  • 15 lessons (2h 46m)
  • 30 additional resources (13 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Italian
  • Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Analyze your brand and create your visual identity.

Who is this online course for?

Anyone working in a creative field who wants to build a solid visual identity, as well as creative studios and agencies.

Requirements and materials

No prior knowledge is needed to take this course. You can create your visual identity with whatever tools you’d like, from Photoshop and Illustrator to pens, pencils, and even watercolors.


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904 Students
52 Reviews
98% Positive ratings

Anna Diani

A course by Anna Diani

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Brand Designer

Anna Diana is a designer and the founder of the creative agency Take the point. She studied architecture in Ferrara, where she discovered and developed a passion for graphic design. After studying a master’s degree in business management, she decided to pursue a career in branding. In 2014, she opened her own studio and currently works with companies in a variety of sectors including construction, creative arts, and services.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Sources of inspiration
  • U2

    The tools to develop a visual identity

    • The concept of visual identity
    • Getting to know the customer: the initial questionnaire
    • Brand Checking Canvas
    • Competitor analysis 1
    • Competitor analysis 2
  • U3

    From analysis to moodboard

    • Touchpoint map
    • Brand personality checklist
    • An inspirational tool: the moodboard
  • U4

    Creating the visual identity

    • Type of naming
    • Graphic concept
    • Expressing personality through materials
  • U5

    An effective strategy

    • Present yourself with style
    • Follow-up of the strategy
  • FP

    Final project

    • Brand strategy for creatives

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    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

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  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

  • Connect with a global creative community

    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

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Visual Identity for Creatives and Brands. Design course by Anna Diani

Visual Identity for Creatives and Brands

A course by Anna Diani
Brand Designer. Mantua, Italy.
Joined May 2018
  • 98% positive reviews (52)
  • 904 students