Visual Identity Design: Create Contemporary Branding

A course by Marta Veludo , Graphic Designer and Art Director

Graphic Designer and Art Director. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Joined September 2021

Learn to design fun, playful, and vibrant brand identities that resonate with Gen Z

88% positive reviews (49)
1,548 students
Audio: English
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to design fun, playful, and vibrant brand identities that resonate with Gen Z

Creating powerful branding is essential across all generations, but a Gen Z audience requires a different approach. Graphic designer and creative director Marta Veludo specializes in creating brand identities that are fun, playful, and most importantly, designed with the target audience in mind. She has worked on everything from packaging design to logos for clients including Google, adidas, Reebok, and LEGO.

In this course, she teaches you how to design a visual personality with a strong foundation, from start to finish. Create a brand identity targeted to Gen Z, featuring a mission and vision, colors scheme, typography, and more. Reach the hearts of a younger audience through raw and authentic branding.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 27 downloads

Introduction to Branding
6 minutes, 11 seconds
Brand Workshop
14 minutes, 35 seconds
Research
9 minutes, 24 seconds
Mood Board
5 minutes, 12 seconds
Logo
10 minutes, 58 seconds
Colour Palette
9 minutes, 38 seconds
  • 88% positive reviews (49)
  • 1,548 students
  • 15 lessons (2h 0m)
  • 27 additional resources (10 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a strong visual identity for a brand of your choice that appeals to Gen Z audiences.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is for anyone with an interest in designing contemporary brand identities, or designers looking to enrich their portfolio.

Requirements and materials

Basic knowledge of a design program like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator is required.

In terms of equipment, you will need access to a device with one of these softwares installed, as well as a Pinterest and Google Slides account. If you wish to work with analog materials, you will simply need a pen and a sketchbook.


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1,548 Students
49 Reviews
88% Positive ratings

Marta Veludo

A course by Marta Veludo

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Graphic Designer and Art Director

Marta Veludo is a graphic designer from Lisbon and the creative director of her self-named studio. She has been creating since she was a child, hosting exhibitions in her grandma’s house from the age of nine. She later went on to study fine art before completing an MA in graphic design and editorial projects in Barcelona. After graduating, she began collaborating with fellow creatives and publishing her work which kick-started her career.

Since then, Marta has worked on everything from packaging and set design to video production and illustration for a variety of brands. Her client list includes Google, adidas, Reebok, LEGO, Rituals, Vice, Restored, Current Obsession, Krizia Robustella, ArtWalk, Amsterdam Spanish Film Festival, and Heineken.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Design Strategy

    • Introduction to Branding
    • Brand Workshop
    • Research
    • Mood Board
  • U3

    Building a Visual Identity

    • Logo
    • Colour Palette
    • Fonts
    • Identity System
  • U4

    The Presentation

    • Mock-ups
    • The Layout
    • The Packaging
  • U5

    Some Extras to Stand Out

    • Social Media
    • Goodies
  • FP

    Final project

    • Visual Identity Design: Create Contemporary Branding

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Visual Identity Design: Create Contemporary Branding. Design course by Marta Veludo

Visual Identity Design: Create Contemporary Branding

A course by Marta Veludo
Graphic Designer and Art Director. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Joined September 2021
  • 88% positive reviews (49)
  • 1,548 students