Design of a Captivating Corporate Stationery Set
A course by Menta Branding , Graphic Design Studio
Learn to design and produce a stationery set from the logo of a brand or company
Learn to design and produce a stationery set from the logo of a brand or company
The spirit of a brand can be reflected in multiple ways, and stationery is, without a doubt, one of the most interesting spaces where it is expressed. The visual and tactile surprise factor of design can generate a satisfying user experience.
In this course, learn to design stationery for a brand that captivates with its design using the working method of the Menta branding and packaging studio, recognized by Behance (Year in Review, 2017) and the magazines Étapes, Creative Boom, and Sample, among others, for its designs, in which simplicity and nostalgia meet.
Led by Laura Méndez—creative director and founder of Menta—discover how, with a logo, you can create corporate or retail stationery step by step, generating a unique language where the magic is in the details.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 37 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (413)
- 6,271 students
- 18 lessons (2h 30m)
- 37 additional resources (20 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design the stationery of a company or brand based on its logo using pieces of its identity to generate a unique language and a stationery system that celebrates tactile elements and has a "wow" factor.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for designers, art directors, and creatives with a passion for creating an extraordinary brand experience through stationery design.
Requirements and materials
You need basic knowledge of graphic design and Adobe Illustrator. Regarding the materials, you need tools such as pencils, an eraser, sketch paper, a ruler, and a computer with Adobe Illustrator installed.
You also need to have a finalized logo to design your brand's stationery. If you do not have one, Laura can provide you with one so you can carry out the project.
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A course by Menta Branding
Menta is a graphic design studio specialized in branding and packaging in Guadalajara (Mexico). Their work philosophy is to celebrate simplicity with a nod to nostalgia. This means that they look to other eras for inspiration, specifically for typefaces and packaging, to create identities with a balance between classic aesthetics and contemporary language.
The studio's work has been recognized in different books from publishers in Europe and Asia, as well as specialized design blogs and magazines. The Menta team focuses their attention on the details and printing finishes of the stationery they make in order to create a memorable brand experience.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
The design is in the details
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Stationery In the digital age?
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Printing and finishing techniques
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Considerations before designing
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Typographic Selection I
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Typographic Selection II
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Placement
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U3
Design to captivate
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Create the master file of your logo
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Two ways to design: intuition - reticle
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Refinement, dummies and validate readability
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Present the client with wow factor - mock ups
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Authorization of the client
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U4
Production
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How to quote a stationery
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Print files
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Shipping and monitoring of printing
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Emotion and final delivery
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FP
Final project
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x Design of stationery systems for brands and production possibilities
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PlusMe encantó muy completo, bien explicado y muy inspirador. Muchas Gracias
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insignia
Diseñar papelería corporativa es un trabajo delicado. Aquí vamos!
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PlusMe encantó, espero más cursos similares.
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anabugarin44
Menta es un estudio que refleja su esencia en todos los proyectos que desarrolla y el curso no podía ser una excepción, cada contenido fue excelentemente explicado y sobre todo desarrollas más habilidad de atención al detalle son totalmente funcionales los conocimientos aprendidos en cada lección
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valelover
I'm an admirer of Menta's branding works and I loved this course! I learnt a lot of new things and gained a different perspective on others, plus the additional materials are really useful! The teacher explains everything in details and always gives good advices and insights on the process. Definitely recommended!