Logo design: creation of monograms

Overview

“In this lesson, we'll open our final sketch in Illustrator and go through the process of digitization. You will learn how to create a quick digital outline and how to generate variations of a single concept. At the initial stage of digitization, the key is to treat your outline as a digital sketch rather than a final logotype. I'll talk about the importance of creating multiple copies, looking at your work in smaller sizes, experimenting with the weights of the stroke, and using the background as negative space shadows. With the practical tips of this lesson, you will be able to convert your sketch into a digital version that is 85-90% ready.”

In this video lesson Tamari Chabukiani addresses the topic: Digital Iterations and the Logo Checklist , which is part of the Domestika online course: Logo design: creation of monograms. Create memorable monograms. Learn the principles of logo design and sketching techniques to craft your own unique monogram..

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson, we'll open our sketches in the Illustrator and we'll go through the process of digitization. You will learn how to create a digital outline and how to generate various variants of your logotype. Don't go into Illustrator with the mindset of just digitally redrawing your sketch, but rather treat it as a digital sketch and keep experimenting. Also, do not be afraid to divert too much from your original sketch, because more likely than not, you will improve your original version. If not, you can always go back to the previous one. So let's get started. I will start by importing...”

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Course summary for: Logo design: creation of monograms

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (48)
• 2401 students
• 4 units
• 13 lessons (1h 34m)
• 4 downloads

• Category

  Design

• Software

  Adobe Illustrator

• Areas

  Branding & Identity, Graphic Design, Logo Design