Creating a Logo and iOS Icons for a Mobile App in Illustrator
In this Illustrator tutorial, we'll learn how to create a logo and iOS icon for a mobile application. Software required: Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe Photoshop CC.
What you'll learn
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.
Table of contents
- Benefits of Using Illustrator vs. Photoshop While Building Logos 3m
- Types of Research 4m
- Setting up Your Document 7m
- Converting a Sketch into a Vector Graphic 7m
- Choosing Fonts 6m
- Combining the Art 5m
- Choosing Colors 9m
- iOS Requirements and Guidelines 4m
- Prepare and Rework the Logo to Be Used as an Application Icon 8m
- Using Gradients and Transparency to Create a Realistic Shadow & Lighting Effects 9m
- Final Clean up and Preparation for Output 5m
About the author
Anthony Putrino is a designer located in California. Anthony enjoys all things creative, but really does damage in logo design, branding, print advertising, and web design. Anthony continues to provide marketing solutions for his clients on a daily basis and is excited to have the opportunity to share his experiences with you.