Logo Design with Grids: Timeless Style from Simple Shapes

Design a timeless logo with grids & geometric shapes in this 30-minute class with graphic designer George Bokhua. Learn to sketch, execute & refine your design in Adobe Illustrator.
Logo Design with Grids: Timeless Style from Simple Shapes

Quick Facts

  • Duration: 31 minutes
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Prerequisites: Basic design knowledge, Basic Adobe Illustrator familiarity
  • Instructor: George Bokhua, Digital Graphic Designer & Illustrator with 10+ years experience

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Is This Course Right For You?

Ideal For

  • Graphic Designers looking to master geometric precision in logo design
  • Illustrators wanting to explore methodical approaches to logo creation
  • Entrepreneurs seeking to understand professional logo development principles
  • Complete beginners with no design experience
  • Those seeking complex illustration techniques

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Master grid-based logo design techniques
  • Create geometrically perfect logos
  • Develop professional minimalistic marks
  • Execute clean designs in Adobe Illustrator

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How You'll Learn

Teaching Style Distribution

  • Video Lectures: 30%
  • Hands-on Practice: 50%
  • Interactive Elements: 10%
  • Projects/Assignments: 10%

Primary Learning Methods

  • Demonstration: Step-by-step walkthrough of grid-based design, Creating an 'R' letterform logo from scratch
  • Practical Application: Hands-on grid paper sketching, Developing initial concepts on grid paper
  • Digital Implementation: Adobe Illustrator execution, Converting paper sketches to vector format

Best Suited Learning Styles

  • Visual learners
  • Hands-on practitioners
  • Methodical thinkers

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Content Depth Analysis

Major Topics

1. Grid Theory (20% of course)

  • Depth Level: Advanced
  • Key Components:
    • Grid types
    • Grid applications
    • Geometric principles
  • Main Takeaways: Understanding grid systems, Applying grids to logo design

2. Logo Design Process (50% of course)

  • Depth Level: Intermediate
  • Key Components:
    • Sketching
    • Refinement
    • Digital execution
  • Main Takeaways: Professional workflow, Design precision techniques

3. Digital Implementation (30% of course)

  • Depth Level: Intermediate
  • Key Components:
    • Illustrator techniques
    • Vector refinement
    • Final touches
  • Main Takeaways: Professional execution, Digital refinement skills

Coverage Overview

Comprehensive Coverage

  • Grid-based design methodology
  • Logo refinement process

Foundational Coverage

  • Adobe Illustrator techniques
  • Design principles

Limited Coverage

  • Color theory
  • Typography integration

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Skill Development Path

Required Starting Point

Must Have:

  • Basic design knowledge
  • Understanding of basic shapes

Helpful to Have:

  • Adobe Illustrator basics
  • Previous logo design experience

Development Stages

1. Foundation Phase

Skills Developed:
  • Grid understanding
  • Basic shape manipulation
Practical Outcomes:
  • Create basic gridded designs

2. Implementation Phase

Skills Developed:
  • Professional refinement
  • Digital execution
Practical Outcomes:
  • Produce professional logo designs

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Success Factors

Keys to Success

  • Regular practice with grid systems
  • Attention to geometric detail
  • Patience in refinement process

Preparation Steps

Before Starting:

  • Gather grid paper
  • Install Adobe Illustrator
  • Basic design principles courses
  • Grid system books

Next Courses:

  • Advanced logo design
  • Typography in design

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