Introduction to Icon Design

The grid and the importance of it

A course by Hermes Mazali , Art Director

99% positive reviews (239)

4,455 students

Audio: Spanish

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About the video: The grid and the importance of it

Overview

“Before sketching on the grid in computer, I will make an introduction to different examples of the grid, its variables and subdivisions. ”

In this video lesson Hermes Mazali addresses the topic: The grid and the importance of it, 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

“The grid and the importance of it. Now that we have our sketches defined, We must start applying them to a grid or grid. In this lesson I will teach you the importance of it. Let's start The grid or grid It is a primary tool for icon development. It applies a lot in many design areas and like everything, it has its peculiarities. There are generally grids of various formats, sizes, proportions, but what all that kind of grids share is that they are square, but with subdivisions and divisions. Each icon is built on a grid or grid which helps the icons that have a continuous form and a visual...”

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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.