Introduction to Icon Design

What is and what is not an icon

A course by Hermes Mazali , Art Director

99% positive reviews (239)

4,455 students

Audio: Spanish

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About the video: What is and what is not an icon

Overview

“Many authors have a different explanation for this topic. Here, I will teach you what each one is based on, how to recognize an icon, and its differences with the pictogram. ”

In this video lesson Hermes Mazali addresses the topic: What is and what is not an icon, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Icon Design. Learn about the processes and techniques behind icon design for branding projects.

Partial transcription of the video

“What is and what is not an icon If we want to learn how to design an icon, we must first understand what an icon is and how it differs from a pictogram. In this lesson I will explain what their characteristics are and what differences do they have. Go for it. INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF ICONS Before explaining what an icon is, I want you to look at these three images. They are clearly very different and have no relationship between them. But, by definition, they have a lot in common. If we look for the word icon in a dictionary, We will find different meanings. The representation of a sacr...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Icon Design

Level: Beginner
99% positive reviews (239)
4455 students
5 units
21 lessons (3h 2m)
6 downloads

Category
Design
Software
Adobe Illustrator
Areas
Branding & Identity, Graphic Design, Signage Design

Hermes Mazali

A course by Hermes Mazali

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Art Director

Hermes Mazali is an Argentinian graphic designer and art director based in Valencia, Spain.

He is a founding partner of Atemporal Agency, a small design agency where he works in art direction, photography, web design, logos, and icon design. However, he also works as a freelancer for a range of agencies, brands, and start-ups from different countries.