BrandDesigner,SasykMihal Details
In-Depth Look
- SECTION 01
OT
01. Orientation- Who is Sasyk Mihal? - What is branding, and what will I be learning?
- SECTION 02
Setting Up in Figma
02. Figma Fundamentals & Tips- Figma's benefits for branding - Basic skills, keyboard shortcuts, and useful plug-ins - Preparing a master template
- SECTION 03
Generating Ideas
03. Where to Find Inspiration- Why we should start with reference images - Understanding clients' needs and preferences
04. How to Create a Moodboard- The thought process behind moodboards - Gathering images, deciding on a name, and writing concept-related description tags
- SECTION 04
Constructing Brand Elements
05. Overview: Deck Structure & Components- Overview of core brand elements and next steps
06. Core Element 1: Designing a Logo- Choosing the right typeface, then adjusting the font for optical balance - Coming up with design ideas for the logo, then drawing it using various tools
07. Core Element 2: Curating a Color Palette- Theory and psychology behind colors - Choosing a color palette and establishing a hierarchy of colors - Naming colors and using color codes
08. Core Element 3: Customizing Typography- Exploring various approaches to typography - Introducing type adjusting tools and opentype alternatives
09. Secondary Elements: Patterns, Icons & Illustrations
- SECTION 05
Completing the Client Presentation
10. Mockups for Branding Applications- Preparing mockups to showcase branding applications
11. Thought Process Behind Brand Sketches- Analyzing the thought process behind 4 additional samples, then finalizing the deck
- SECTION 06
Integrating Client Feedback
12. Overview: Next Steps in Branding Process- What to do with client feedback
13. Logo & Icon Refinement- Creating 5+ logo or symbol options - Adding recommendations for the client
14. Color & Typography Refinement- Exploring other color and typography options - Organizing an overview slide with a list of alternatives
15. Brand System Refinement- Revising brand slides to include new recommendations - Reviewing past projects for other clients by Sasyk
- SECTION 07
Exploring Brand Deliverables
16. Overview: Final Assets & Deliverables- Updating the deck with final assets - Creating a template for deliverables
17. Deliverables 1: Web Design Basics- Basic principles of web design - Sketching the website and designing basic UI assets
18. Deliverables 2: Motion Design Basics- Introduction to motion design using Jitter - Setting a style and tone for the design - Preparing still layouts, then bringing the layouts to life
19. Deliverables 3: Social Media Templates- Discussing various social media post formats - Designing social templates for the client
20. Deliverables 4: Merch Design Variations- Brainstorming various merch options - Designing merch and creating visualizations in Figma
- SECTION 08
Establishing Professional Brand Guidelines
21. Overview: Brand Guidelines- What are brand guidelines? - Creating a template for brand guidelines
22. Logo Guidelines- Creating slides to showcase logo and icons - Establishing guidelines for safe zones, minimum sizing, and misuse of logos
23. Color Guidelines- Creating an overview slide on color - Setting up color codes and talking about pantone - Adding a color usage and combination guide
24. Typography Guidelines- Creating an overview slide on typography - Setting up type styles and establishing a hierarchy - Drafting a typeface combination, kerning, and lining guide - Adding a type misuse section
25. Guidelines for Other Brand Elements- Establishing guidelines for iconography and glyphs - Adding guidelines for photography - Concluding with an application section
- SECTION 09
Conclusion
26. Ready for Export- What to export and how - Tips for presenting and interacting with clients
27. Goodbye and Good Luck!- Summary of workflow and class perks - Tips for publishing your work on social media, building a portfolio, and getting new clients