To Do
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- Review
- Sketch
- Refine
- Upload
- Comment
New Project: icon
goal: simplify the form of a familiar object
process: documentation.
Combine an object and the first letter of the object
Select a fairly commonplace object instead of a very unusual or rare one.
Square format
Carve the object from the letterforms negative space
Do NOT add to the letterform
1 Review negative space:
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- Watch: Video: negative space logo design , watch first 5 minutes
- Review the difference between negative space icons and collage icons
negative & NOT negative space icons
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Remember
Carve your icon from your letter:
DO NOT decorate your letter:
2 Sketch
Square composition that carves your object from your letter
With a thick black marker, quickly sketch 20 square icons
Your black letter is the background that defines your white object.
Work with large shapes – do NOT use LINE
Sketch size: about 2″ each
Leave space between sketches
Sketch quickly—don’t spend time refining your drawing—these are quick sketches to show your thoughts!
If helpful:
• use the letterforms below for reference
• visit the noun project for object reference
• see additional resources below
Remember
Carve an icon out of your letterform
Your object and letterform should be opposite colors
If the letterform is black, the object must be white
Make sure you are not turning the letter into an illustration
3 Refine
1. Choose your 2 best icons
2. Refine and enlarge to approximately 3″ squares
4 Upload
Photograph sketches and upload to Miro.
5 Comment
On 2 different sketches
Is the icon is “carved” from the letter?
Resources:
Use negative space in logo design; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzvJWWLTuEM
For reference, look at icons in The Noun Project for ideas https://store.thenounproject.com
Icon reference: https://www.pinterest.com/sharp/icon-inspiration/?lp=true
Symbol reference: https://www.designspiration.net/search/saves/page/1/?q=icon%20symbol
