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There are many video tutorials available in YouTube. This is just one. I'm not crazy about this logo, but he points out some basic and useful commands here. Take some time to go throught some of the tutorial and improve your Illustrator skills! =)
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
Logo Design in Illustrator - 10m Tutorials
10 tips for a more professional looking logo
Hi class,
Here are some tips for you to have a more professional looking logo:
1. Think about the message you're sending with your logo. What is your logo saying about you as a designer? How do you want to "sell" yourself professionally?
2. Search for references [logos] which were also created with initials [or just 2 or 3 letters]. Reseach is a very important part of the designer's work.
3. Sketch. Sketch. Sketch. It will help you to free the ideas on your mind and make your logo more unique.
4. Try to keep it simple but smart. You want people to be able to easily recognize and understand your logo. Sometimes less is more.
5. Try not to use more than 2 different types of fonts.
6. Look for a font that says something about you. Serif fonts tend to say "traditional" and "elegant". Sans serif tend to say "more contemporary", "more informal". Cursive fonts tend to say "spontaneous", "personal interference". *There are exceptions to any rule.
7. Never distort a font. Always use the SHIFT key to mantain proportions.
8. You can create your own font by converting the chosen one to outline (CTRL + SHIFT + O)
9. Whether you can use Illustrator well or not, don't let the computer stop or hinder your creative mind.
10. Don't give up and remember, push yourself further, always! =)
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Here are some tips for you to have a more professional looking logo:
1. Think about the message you're sending with your logo. What is your logo saying about you as a designer? How do you want to "sell" yourself professionally?
2. Search for references [logos] which were also created with initials [or just 2 or 3 letters]. Reseach is a very important part of the designer's work.
3. Sketch. Sketch. Sketch. It will help you to free the ideas on your mind and make your logo more unique.
4. Try to keep it simple but smart. You want people to be able to easily recognize and understand your logo. Sometimes less is more.
5. Try not to use more than 2 different types of fonts.
6. Look for a font that says something about you. Serif fonts tend to say "traditional" and "elegant". Sans serif tend to say "more contemporary", "more informal". Cursive fonts tend to say "spontaneous", "personal interference". *There are exceptions to any rule.
7. Never distort a font. Always use the SHIFT key to mantain proportions.
8. You can create your own font by converting the chosen one to outline (CTRL + SHIFT + O)
9. Whether you can use Illustrator well or not, don't let the computer stop or hinder your creative mind.
10. Don't give up and remember, push yourself further, always! =)
"Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself reasons why I can."
Unknown
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Welcome Class!
Hey everybody!
Welcome to the GRD3000:::Intro to Graphic Design::: blog!
Here, I'll be posting professional and past students' works, tips, videos and other things related to graphic design and to creation.
Hope you enjoy it!
Best,
Your teacher,
Clarissa Brandao.
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Welcome to the GRD3000:::Intro to Graphic Design::: blog!
Here, I'll be posting professional and past students' works, tips, videos and other things related to graphic design and to creation.
Hope you enjoy it!
Best,
Your teacher,
Clarissa Brandao.
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