Logo Design: Create Powerful Symbols
A course by Everton Gargioni , Graphic Designer
Learn to design compelling symbols for your visual identity projects and expand your graphic solutions library.
Learn to design compelling symbols for your visual identity projects and expand your graphic solutions library.
Learning to design powerful symbols that communicate visually is essential in brand identity. In this course, you will discover how to create and structure effective graphic symbols, from basic concepts to advanced composition techniques. Throughout the process, you will understand the difference between symbols and signs, the key figurative elements, and how they influence visual perception. Additionally, you will explore geometric shapes and how they are used to convey meaning in design.
Taught by Everton Gargioni, a graphic designer with over 12 years of experience in brand design, this course takes you through the step-by-step process he uses for major companies and global brands. You'll learn techniques such as rotation, proximity, and repetition to craft symbols that communicate a clear and strong visual message.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 23 downloads
- 248 students
- 13 lessons (1h 33m)
- 23 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese, English
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe IllustratorWhat is this course's project?
You will create a graphic symbol as part of a visual identity. This symbol should be presented with a justification of the creative decisions made throughout the process.
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at graphic designers and design students looking to enhance their skills in creating graphic symbols. It is also useful for professionals working in brand visual identity who want to expand their knowledge in logo and brand design. Anyone interested in graphic design and wanting to learn how to create effective visual symbols will benefit from the concepts taught in this course.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is required. It is recommended to be familiar with Adobe Illustrator software and have a computer capable of working with vector graphics.
A course by Everton Gargioni
Everton Gargioni is a graphic designer specializing in visual identity, with over 12 years of experience creating symbols and logos for brands worldwide. He has worked with major companies and has been featured on international platforms such as The Futur. His minimalist approach and design techniques have made him a reference in the creation of modern visual identities. He currently works on projects that combine his passion for design with the functionality brands need today.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Setting parameters
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What are symbols?
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Composition elements
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Basic shapes
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Graphic mass
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Structure and composition techniques
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U3
First stages of the project
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The project from the briefing
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Search
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Exploration
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U4
The project
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Decision making
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Refinement and applications
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Project defense
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FP
Final project
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Logo Design: Create Powerful Symbols
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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
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Adobe Illustrator