Introduction to Icon Design
Sketches and approach to graphic style
A course by Hermes Mazali , Art Director
About the video: Sketches and approach to graphic style
Overview
“In this lesson we will begin to sketch the first ideas on paper so that they can explore different solutions for the same statement. ”
In this video lesson Hermes Mazali addresses the topic: Sketches and approach to graphic style, 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
“In this lesson. we will begin creating our initial sketches. Personally. i prefer to work with notebooks feature a grid or dotted layout. similar to the one shown here. However. feel free to utilize any tool at your disposal such as tablets. wacom devices. or even traditional pens and paper. The choice of equipment is I find a notebook particularly practical because Initially. i will begin by writing down my initial thoughts and ideas in this unique notebook which a grid of dots or faint lines designed to assist with organizing various types of strokes. As you can observe. my sketches remai...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Icon Design
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Software
Adobe Illustrator -
Areas
Branding & Identity, Graphic Design, Signage Design

Hermes Mazali
A course by Hermes Mazali
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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