Typography Customization for Logo Design

A course by Monotypo Studio , Graphic designer

Graphic designer. Guadalajara, Mexico.
Joined October 2019

Learn the process to modify typographies and give shape to a unique brand identity

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5,368 students
Audio: Spanish, English
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn the process to modify typographies and give shape to a unique brand identity

There are far more complexities to building an original brand identity than what the general public sees when they look at a logo. Conveying the personality of a brand involves synthesizing many elements into one unique concept and creating a graphic that’s capable of communicating that identity in a single glance. Daniel Barba López has over 8 years of experience in creating brand identities and delivering integral solutions for brands such as VANS and Sony Music, among others.

In this course, Daniel shows you how to create a unique logo by modifying an existing typeface. He teaches every step along the way: from creating the initial sketch to how to digitize and convert them into vectors, to adding the final touches.

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What will you learn in this online course?

17 lessons & 20 downloads

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  • 17 lessons (2h 14m)
  • 20 additional resources (6 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish, English
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a commercially-focused logo, by editing an existing typography. Learn the fundamental principles and tools involved, which you will apply to your final project.

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Who is this online course for?

For graphic designers, creatives, and all those interested in creating their own brand.

Requirements and materials

To take this course, you will need basic graphic design skills and some knowledge of correct typography usage.

You will also need a computer with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, graph paper, a 2H pencil, and a ruler.


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Daniel Barba López is a graphic designer by profession, specializing in corporate identity design and branding. He graduated from the University of Guadalajara, Mexico, and furthered his studies in the Facultad de Estudios Superiores Acatlán UNAM, Mexico.

As the director of Monotypo Studio, he leads a dedicated team that offers graphic solutions and creates integral communication resources for brands, bringing both vision and personality to the brands they work with. This can range from adding small details to a logo to proposing distinctive finishes for print, packaging, and other branded applications.

He has over 8 years of experience in working with brands and companies from around the world, such as VANS and Sony Music, and has worked on projects in the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
    • What will we do in the course?
  • U2

    Typography and branding, an introduction

    • Introduction to typography and branding
    • Basic concepts and visual codes of typography.
    • How to manipulate fonts for a purpose
  • U3

    Conceptualization and start of the project

    • Commissioning and conceptualization of the project
    • Documentation
    • Type selection
  • U4

    From the theory to the practice

    • Analog process
    • Digitization and vectorization 1
    • Vectorization Process 2
    • Optical adjustments
    • Selection and application of color
  • U5

    Brand scopes

    • Auxiliary Elements
    • Printing Methods
    • Application on different supports
  • FP

    Final project

    • Introduction to modifying and customizing fonts to design unique logos

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Typography Customization for Logo Design. Design, Calligraphy, and Typography course by Monotypo Studio

Typography Customization for Logo Design

A course by Monotypo Studio
Graphic designer. Guadalajara, Mexico.
Joined October 2019
  • 99% positive reviews (250)
  • 5,368 students