Introduction to Icon Design

What is and what is not an icon

A course by Hermes Mazali , Art Director

Art Director. Valencia, Spain.
Joined October 2017
99% positive reviews (240)
4,602 students
Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
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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

“If we want to learn how to design an icon. we first need to understand what an icon is and how it differs from a pictogram. In this lesson. i will briefly explain their characteristics. and what distinguishes them. Let's go. seju. Before I begin to explain what an icon is. i want you to look at these three images. Clearly. they are very different and don't seem related at first glance. Surprisingly. by definition. they have much in common. we consult a dictionary for the word "icon." we find many diverse meanings that encompass various An icon can be the portrayal of a sacred figure. a rock...”

This transcript is automatically generated, so it may contain mistakes.


Course summary for: Introduction to Icon Design

  • Level: Beginner
  • 99% positive reviews (240)
  • 4602 students
  • 5 units
  • 21 lessons (3h 2m)
  • 6 downloads
  • Category

    Design
  • Software

    Adobe Illustrator
  • Areas

    Branding & Identity, Graphic Design, Signage Design

Hermes Mazali

Hermes Mazali
A course by Hermes Mazali

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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.


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Introduction to Icon Design. Design course by Hermes Mazali

Introduction to Icon Design

A course by Hermes Mazali
Art Director. Valencia, Spain.
Joined October 2017
  • 99% positive reviews (240)
  • 4,602 students