Logo Design: How to Make Mind-Blowing Creative Logo Designs

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In this Unit, students will learn the purpose of a logo and how to create an effective logo. There are two parts to this Unit. The first is research based. They will scour the internet to look for logos they like and use Illustrator to categorize them. Second they will create their own logo using their initials.

NOTE: This video tutorial series was created in Adobe CS6. The first video below discusses some updates or changes that you may want to consider if students are using Adobe CC. If you use older versions, you can skip the first video.

Files
  • Lesson Plan_PDF
  • Presentation_PDF
  • Research Assignment_PDF
  • Vocabulary Sheet_PDF
  • Research Example_PDF
  • Project Outline_PDF
  • Project Grading Rubric_PDF
  • Project Example_PDF
  • Project Example 2_PDF
  • Test Review_PDF
  • Test_PDF
  • Test Ket_PDF

Logo Design Unit Updates (for Adobe CC)

Part 1: Research, setting up the page, using guides and alignment

Part 2: Research, pasting in effective logos

Part 3: Making your own logo, using text

Part 4: Making your own logo, using pathfinder

Part 5: Making your own logo, using shape

Logo Design - Part 6: Making your own logo, gradient tool

Logo Design - Part 7: Making your own logo, finishing touches