Animation for Typographic Logo Designs

A course by Holke 79 , Graphic Designer

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Graphic Designer. Madrid, Spain.
Joined June 2015

Learn how to design and animate a logo from scratch and visually communicate the essence of a brand

95% positive reviews (61)
3,103 students
Audio: English
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn how to design and animate a logo from scratch and visually communicate the essence of a brand

First impressions are essential for a brand, and a logo is often the very first interaction a potential client experiences. That’s why creating animated logos is an effective way to build brand awareness. Graphic designer Borja Holke, known as Holke 79, has been creating animated typefaces for clients like Converse, Aerosmith’s Las Vegas residency, and sports programming for Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Copa América.

In this course, Borja walks you through the entire process of creating an engaging animated logo design from scratch. He covers the basics of working with After Effects and Cinema 4D, and teaches you how to create visually striking animations ready to share with clients.

This is Borja’s fifth Domestika course. If you are interested in learning animation to boost your portfolio, see Portfolio Animation with After Effects. If you want to learn typographic animation in more depth, take a look at Animation for Typograhic Compositions. Check out all of his courses here.

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What will you learn in this online course?

16 lessons & 23 downloads

  • 95% positive reviews (61)
  • 3,103 students
  • 16 lessons (2h 36m)
  • 23 additional resources (9 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

What is this course's project?

Create two original animated logotypes from scratch in After Effects and Cinema 4D.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone interested in creating a motion logo for branding.

Requirements and materials

No previous experience is required. Borja takes you through the basics of logo design and animation.

To take this course, you need access to a computer with Adobe Illustrator, After Effects, and Cinema 4D.

New to Adobe After Effects? In that case, we recommend taking Domestika Basics courses to learn how to use the software: Introduction to After Effects.


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3,103 Students
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Holke 79

A course by Holke 79

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Graphic Designer

Borja is a graphic designer specialized in motion graphics from San Sebastián, Spain. He studied journalism at the University of San Pablo in Madrid, but he soon discovered that his passion was in graphic design. After taking courses in design and animation, he began to work as a broadcast designer for TV networks like Canal+, creating motion graphics for sports matches like El Clásico (Real Madrid versus FC Barcelona) and Copa América.

He worked as a senior motion designer for Saffron Brand Consultants in Madrid, where he helped brands build their visual identity through animation. In 2019, after over a decade of working in motion design, Borja started his own motion graphic design company, Holke 79. Some of his projects include online campaigns for Converse, Aerosmith’s Last Vegas residency, an official lyrics video for Green Day, and a number of animated graphics for TV shows.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Preparation

    • What Will We Do in This Course and Finding Inspiration
    • Why and How to Build a Motion Logo
  • U3

    Basic Skills with the Design and Animation Softwares

    • Vectorizing Our Logos in Adobe Illustrator
    • Introduction to After Effects
    • Let’s Jump into Cinema 4D Lite!
  • U4

    Making Motion Logos

    • Concept Searching and First Sketches: Good Vibes Festival
    • Choosing the Right Type for Your Logo
    • A Little Production Tip before We Start Our Journey
    • Waves and Psychedelia in After Effects
    • Music-Reactive Logo in After Effects
    • Animation in Cinema 4D: Generating Waves
    • Vectorizing the Logo and Refining It
  • U5

    Sharing Your Work and Final Tips

    • Rendering Tips and Tricks
    • Building a Presentation
  • FP

    Final project

    • Animation for Typographic Logo Designs

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Animation for Typographic Logo Designs. 3D, and Animation course by Holke 79

Animation for Typographic Logo Designs

A course by Holke 79
Graphic Designer. Madrid, Spain.
Joined June 2015
  • 95% positive reviews (61)
  • 3,103 students