Basic Principles of Brand Design

A course by SmartBrands , Branding Consultancy

Branding Consultancy. Bogota, Colombia.
Joined February 2019

Learn the secrets to develop a smart and inspiring brand identity

  • Spanish with subtitles in English
  • 99% positive reviews (166)
  • 1635 students

Learn the secrets to develop a smart and inspiring brand identity

A course by SmartBrands

Branding and design are inseparable. This vital union of fields can achieve the construction of successful and harmonious identities that generate emotional connections with people. In this course, you'll learn the principles of brand design that are applied day by day at the SmartBrands branding consultancy, with the help of its founder and CEO, Juan Carlos Otoya.

Through their brand design philosophy, they have been able to strengthen the expression of recognized companies in Colombia such as Inkanta, Jeno's Pizza, Project Design, Airplan, Dhems, and RadioTiempo, and since 2009, also that of major brands such as Wingo, Carulla, Flowers Of Colombia, Ding, Parking, Viajala, and Frisby, among many others.

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What will you learn in this online course?

13 lessons & 12 downloads

Spanish with subtitles in English
  • 99% positive reviews (166)
  • 1635 students
  • 13 lessons (2h 7m)
  • 12 additional resources (1 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

You'll redesign the visual identity of an existing recognized brand. You'll assume the challenge of enhancing the expression of that brand with a combination of method, instinct, and practical design principles.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Graphic design students and designers who are interested in learning how to design smart and impressive brands.

Requirements and materials

You'll need basic graphic design skills, and if you have already explored the world of branding, much better. You must also have basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Keynote or PowerPoint.

Regarding materials, you'll need a computer with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Keynote or PowerPoint installed.


Reviews

1635 Students
166 Reviews
99% Positive ratings

SmartBrands

A course by SmartBrands

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Branding Consultancy

Founded by Juan Carlos Otoya, the branding consultancy SmartBrands aims to create smart and inspiring brands that help companies grow and connect emotionally with their clients and future clients. Their work philosophy gives the same level of importance to the essence and the presence, celebrating the power of simplicity, challenging the conventional, taking care of all the details, with the conviction that a brand is more than a logo, but an idea that defines, inspires and drives a business.

Since 2009 they have worked with companies in the fields of aviation, internet, floriculturists, bankers, tankers, cement manufacturers, educators, retailers, wholesalers, and many more, to capture what makes them special and express it clearly, in an impactful and emotional way.


Content

  • U1

    My story and my influences

    • My story
    • My influences
    • What will we do in the course?
  • U2

    I think, then design

    • The challenge: Evolution, revolution or brand creation?
    • In the client's shoes: What is your motivation and what makes it special?
    • BRAND IDEA: What is the slogan that guides the company's brand decisions?
    • The expression: What are the general design criteria?
  • U3

    Principles of design

    • The name: A glass container
    • The logo: A game of letters
    • From logo to language
    • Everything must be connected
  • U4

    Design, then I sell

    • A good design does not sell alone
    • The basic final deliverables
  • FP

    Final project

    • Basic principles for designing brands

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Basic Principles of Brand Design. Design course by SmartBrands

Basic Principles of Brand Design

A course by SmartBrands
Branding Consultancy. Bogota, Colombia.
Joined February 2019
  • 99% positive reviews (166)
  • 1635 students