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Drawing Vector Graphics: Iconography

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Overview

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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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