Drawing Vector Graphics: Iconography

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Vector Art Courses Graphic Design Courses Iconography Courses Raster Graphics Courses Vector Graphics Courses

Course Description

Overview

Learn how to create simple icon motifs. Dive into the details and methods of constructing effective visual communication.

Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome
Using exercise files

1. Iconic Fundamentals

Creating iconic ideas
Simplifying complex shapes
Restrained creativity
Drawing visual metaphors
Establishing visual continuity
Iconic exploration

2. Vector Icon Design

Shape building icons
Creating flat icons
Creating stroke-based icons
Creating long shadow icons
Creating loose-style icons
Creating engraved icons
Detailing icons
Using badges with icons
Exporting vector icons

3. Raster Icon Design

Creating pixel perfect icons
Icon sizing
Exporting raster icons

4. Iconography Samples

Paul Howalt
Brian Brasher
Leighton Hubbell
Felix Sockwell
Gedeon Mahuex
Icon usage examples
Challenge: Design an icon
Solution: Design an icon

Conclusion

Next steps

Taught by

Von Glitschka

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