Guided Project: How to Transform Ideas into Iconic Marks
What is a Designer?
A guided project by Sagi Haviv , Logo Design Expert and Educator
Joined April 2002
About the video: What is a Designer?
Overview
“What is really a designer? How many things do we have to be good at?”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: What is a Designer?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Guided Project: How to Transform Ideas into Iconic Marks. Transform ideas into iconic logos with strategic concept development, refining techniques, and effective typography integration.
Partial transcription of the video
“UNIT 2 - LESSON 1 WHAT IS A DESIGNER? When people ask me "what do you do?" I always pause. Because the natural answer is "graphic designer". But what do people think about graphic designers? They think pretty much that we arrange shapes on a page to look nice. They have no idea how many things we have to be good at. We have to be good at drawing. We have to be good at computer. But we also have to be good at coming up with ideas. That is the heart of what we do. We have to be good at relationships with clients. We have to be good at running a business. We have to be good at solving problems...”
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Course summary for: Guided Project: How to Transform Ideas into Iconic Marks
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Category
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Areas
Branding & Identity, Design, Graphic Design, Logo Design
Sagi Haviv
A guided project by Domestika
Sagi Haviv is a distinguished graphic designer and a partner at the renowned design firm Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv. With an impressive career spanning over two decades, he has been instrumental in crafting iconic logos for some of the world's most recognized brands. His portfolio boasts collaborations with clients such as National Geographic, Harvard University Press, and the US Open, showcasing his ability to distill complex ideas into visually compelling marks. Sagi's work is characterized by its clarity and timeless quality, which has earned him accolades and respect within the design community.
Beyond his role at the firm, Sagi is a sought-after educator and speaker, sharing his expertise at prestigious institutions and conferences globally. He believes in the power of a well-executed logo as a fundamental tool for brand identity. His approach emphasizes understanding the client's story and translating it into a simple yet powerful visual language. As an author, Sagi has co-written "Identify: Basic Principles of Identity Design in the Iconic Trademarks of Chermayeff & Geismar," further solidifying his position as a thought leader in the field. His dedication to innovation and excellence continues to inspire emerging designers worldwide.
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