Visual Identity Design: Clean and Simple Geometry
A course by Marco Oggian , Illustrator, Designer, and Art Director
Learn how to find what’s truly essential in identity design using geometric shapes, critical thinking, and an efficient workflow
Learn how to find what’s truly essential in identity design using geometric shapes, critical thinking, and an efficient workflow
Visual identity systems are more than logos and color palettes. They are a graphic tool that helps us to represent everything from concepts and brands to ourselves as artists. Marco Oggian is an illustrator, designer, and art director who has worked for brands across the world including Nike, Samsung, and Vogue alongside running his own design studio in the north of Spain.
In this course, he shares his expertise in bringing critical thinking to your work and solving your clients’ problems by creating a visual identity system. Learn to understand what is essential in design and how to create a striking identity using simple, geometric shapes in Adobe Illustrator.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 15 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (148)
- 3,350 students
- 12 lessons (2h 25m)
- 15 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe IllustratorWhat is this course's project?
Create a visual identity system that you can use to design an illustration, poster, or even a basketball court.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in developing a visual identity system and creating simple, recognizable images.
Requirements and materials
Experience with a vector design program would be beneficial.
You will need sketching materials and a computer with Adobe Illustrator or a similar design program installed.
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A course by Marco Oggian
Marco Oggian is an Italian-born illustrator, designer, and art director. He first started freelancing twelve years ago and has since worked on over 150 projects across the world. After studying in Switzerland and creating documentaries and marketing strategies in Italy, Marco moved to Spain where he currently works as an art director. There he set up his own studio, Brutto, which specializes in branding, images, videos, objects, and more for a diverse portfolio of clients.
Marco’s goal is to never stop creating. He is known for the simple yet striking geometric compositions he creates as well as the controversial social issues they challenge. He has worked for clients including Samsung, Nike, Vans, Zara, and Vogue and had his designs exhibited in galleries in Paris, Barcelona, and Milan to name just a few. He has also published over twenty books on design, branding, illustration, typography, and photography.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Theory around Visual Systems
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The Cognitive Process & Perception
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Geometrization of Images
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What Is a Visual Identity System
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U3
The Main Graphic Elements of the Visual Identity System
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Search for Inspiration
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Creation of Basic Shapes 1
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Creation of Basic Shapes 2
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Combination of Shapes to Generate Graphic Elements
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U4
Proofs and Mockups
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Creating a Wallpaper
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Poster
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Basketball Court
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FP
Final project
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How to Create a Visual Identity System from Geometrical Shapes
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tigerztudio
great course.
biancamuniz
Iniciando o curso!
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vi_ste08
Corso fantastico! Dá ottimi spunti!
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gulnaz
Very Good!
ninne
Very inspiring course. Thank you for sharing insights into your way of working.