Strategy-Based Brand Identity Design
A course by Kevin Craft , Design and Branding Strategist
Learn how to design striking visual identity systems that help brands connect with their target audience through colors, patterns, and typography
Learn how to design striking visual identity systems that help brands connect with their target audience through colors, patterns, and typography
“Every strategist has a different set of methods, but ultimately, we all seek the same outcome: learning who our clients are, what targets they have, and how they want to be perceived.”
Branding and design strategist Kevin Craft specializes in designing visual identities that help brands connect with their audience. He has worked for clients around the world from the US to Europe including The North Face, Cisco, and PepsiCo.
In this online course, he teaches you how to establish a strategy for developing powerful brand identities. Learn to create a visual system featuring typography, colors, and more from scratch and pitch it like an expert with Kevin as your guide.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 15 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (86)
- 2,866 students
- 15 lessons (1h 59m)
- 15 additional resources (6 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 a visual identity for a brand of your choice, featuring a logo, color scheme, typography, and pattern design.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in designing strategic brand identities. It’s particularly suited to designers looking to add value to their work.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of typography is required.
In terms of materials, you will need a device with access to Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
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A course by Kevin Craft
Kevin Craft is a design and brand strategist from Texas, US. Growing up, he loved comic books and taught himself to use Photoshop to color them in. He knew early on that he wanted to study graphic design and went on to graduate from Savannah College of Art and Design with honors, winning several awards during his time there. After graduating, he worked as an interactive designer for Bergdorf Goodman and as an art director at a number of agencies before starting his own business.
Since then, Kevin has worked with clients all over the world in the United States, Canada, and Europe. His clients come from a range of industries, from skincare to coffee, and include The North Face, Cisco, and Neiman Marcus.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Brand Strategy Workshops
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Importance of Brand Strategy
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Keywords Workshop
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Target Persona Workshop
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Competitive Audit Workshop
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Strategy and Mood Board
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U3
Designing
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Sketches
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Vectors
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Editing
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U4
Colors, Patterns, and Typography
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Color Selection
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Patterns
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Typography System
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U5
Finalizing the Brand Identity
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Mock-Ups
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Putting It Together
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FP
Final project
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Strategy-Based Brand Identity Design
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All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
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tybt080
A remarkable and concise course that combines strategy and design; it corrected some of my misconceptions.
desande_maria
PlusExcelente curso! Buen criterio y buena metodología para comunicarlo. Muy recomendable! :)
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matea_paulus
Kevin perfectly explained all the steps in creating a visual brand identity.
adrian.sandu35
Kevin Craft is an exceptional branding and design strategist who explains everything simply and to the point, making complex concepts easy to grasp. His approach to designing visual identity systems is clear and highly effective. The materials presented so far have been incredibly useful, providing practical insights that are immediately applicable. I highly recommend Kevin's course to anyone looking to elevate their skills in creating powerful brand identities.
andreeazgraphics
Kevin gives a lot of easy to understand and apply insights, and I often revisit his course whenever I need to start working on a brand identity project.