Introduction to Icon Design

Considerations according to the medium: digital and printed

A course by Hermes Mazali , Art Director

99% positive reviews (239)

4,455 students

Audio: Spanish

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About the video: Considerations according to the medium: digital and printed

Overview

“Is it the same to design an icon for an app , or for a signage system? Yes, but ... ”

In this video lesson Hermes Mazali addresses the topic: Considerations according to the medium: digital and printed, 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

“Considerations according to the medium: digital and printed. If we want to design an icon for signage or a web page, We must have some considerations. In this lesson I will tell you some of them and let's start first with the different media. An icon must maintain appropriate proportions and dimensions for the systems in which it will be applied. It must be equally effective on both a mobile device as in a corporate signage or printed media. Therefore, before starting the project, you should consult with your client what type of order will it be and what type of icon do they need and where ...”

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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.