Minimalist Logo Design With Personality
A course by Alex Aperios , Brand Identity and Logo Designer
Learn how to give brands an identity by developing memorable minimalist logos from start to finish using Adobe image and text editing software
Learn how to give brands an identity by developing memorable minimalist logos from start to finish using Adobe image and text editing software
“Design has given my life freedom—freedom to live how I want, and the freedom to create for the pure love of it.”
It’s also something graphic designer Alex Aperios believes has the power to change the perception of a brand. He specializes in creating logos and brand identities for clients in a variety of industries, from fashion to music, and is the founder of his own design studio in London.
In this online course, Alex teaches you how to develop memorable, minimalist logos from start to finish. Learn to use Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop to create timeless designs that capture a brand’s personality and stand out from the crowd.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 20 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (65)
- 1,861 students
- 14 lessons (2h 27m)
- 20 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 a logo design that’s ready to present to a client. Alex uses a film production company for his project, but you can work with a client of your choice.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at anyone who is interested in logo design, from students getting started in the industry, to designers looking to improve their process.
Requirements and materials
A basic understanding of InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop is required.
In terms of materials, you will need access to a device with these programs installed, as well as a pencil, paper, and a pen or marker.
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A course by Alex Aperios
Alex Aperios is a graphic designer and creative director of Aperios Design, an independent design company based in London. He was interested in design from a young age thanks to his love for skateboarding and the artwork he saw in the industry. He went on to enroll in a design school at college and later study the subject at university. After graduating, Alex worked on magazine layout and web design for a variety of agencies. He later moved to London to work as a freelancer for clients like Google, Android, and Air New Zealand.
After years of freelancing, Alex set up his own company in collaboration with his brother and has since worked on everything from books and blogs, using his decade of experience in design to help brands and small businesses stand out. He also shares his work with over 12K followers on Instagram.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Ideation Phase
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Intro to Logo Design: Rules and How to Break Them
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Discovery Meeting and Brief
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The Research
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The Mood Board
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U3
The Creative Process
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Sketching
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Starting in Illustrator 1
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Starting in Illustrator 2
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Selecting the Final Logos for Presentation
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Refining the Logos in Photoshop
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U4
Presenting Your Ideas
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The Presentation
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Presenting Your Work Online and Developing a Portfolio
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Mock-Ups
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FP
Final project
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Minimalist Logo Design With Personality
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joaquimsimaoneto33
PlusAn excellent, inspiring and motivating course! before practicing we can have complete clarity of everything we are going to learn and kill the creative block syndrome
arthurpicerni
Curso muito bom, professor explica muito bem os conceitos fundamentais e como aplica-los ao projeto
mesmo que você ja tenha experiencia é uma boa aquisição para ter mais conhecimentos
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label.inc36
Excelente Curso
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horperyemi99
The course was insightful! I was looking for a course to improve the presentation of my logo design projects and the course did justice to that.
Thank you, Alex!
bentoilustra
Prático e inspirador. Gostei bastante do Alex!!
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