2015
Pluralsight / Digital Tutors
Anthony Putrino
1:09
English

In this Illustrator tutorial, we'll learn how to create a logo and iOS icon for a mobile application. You'll learn how to do the right research for our app's icons and learn what questions we can ask before the project to help guide the design process. You'll also learn how to convert a sketch into a vector graphic by using the pen and smooth tools effectively. You'll takeaway some new skills using the pathfinder, shape builder, gradients, and type tools while we create our logo. From there, we'll review Apple's guidelines to adapt our logo into a mobile application icon. Finally, you'll learn to prepare the art for output and package it for the client. By the end of this Illustrator training, you'll feel confident enough to create a stunning and effective logo design that will suit the ever-growing mobile marketplace. Software required: Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe Photoshop CC.

Introduction and Project Overview
Introduction and Project Overview
Creating a Logo and iOS Icons for a Mobile App in Illustrator
Benefits of Using Illustrator vs. Photoshop While Building Logos
Types of Research
Setting up Your Document
Converting a Sketch into a Vector Graphic
Choosing Fonts
Combining the Art
Choosing Colors
iOS Requirements and Guidelines
Prepare and Rework the Logo to Be Used as an Application Icon
Using Gradients and Transparency to Create a Realistic Shadow & Lighting Effects
Final Clean up and Preparation for Output

Download File Size:237.19 MB

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