Icon Design: Breaking Down the Process
With Von Glitschka
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Duration: 1h 46m
Skill level: General
Released: 3/17/2025
Course details
Iconography is everywhere—from the icons in our apps to the buttons on our appliances, the signs on roads and buildings, and beyond. Unlock the secrets behind compelling and memorable icon design through a structured creative process. In this course, instructor and designer Von Glitschka shows how to think in metaphors and generate unique ideas that bridge concept and form. Explore the art of thumbnail sketching to develop multiple design solutions before transforming them into polished vector icons. Discover how to create a cohesive iconography system and understand how icons fit seamlessly into various digital products. Through real-world use cases and examples, you’ll learn to apply your icons effectively for maximum visual impact. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the know-how and skills you need to deliver industry-ready icon assets in the appropriate formats.
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