We will create three unique logos using three different approaches in this part of the workshop. Finally, we will export our artboards as .png and .eps files.
Logo Workflow A: Using shapes with a reference sketch
Synopsis: We will use the shape and pathfinder tools to create a logo with this approach. Additionally, we will use text to accompany the logo. We will reference sketch 1.
Duration: 5 minutes
Keyboard shortcuts
- A – to select the Direct Selection tool.
- V – to select the Selection tool.
- Cmnd/Ctrl + Z to undo.
- Cmnd/Ctrl + C to copy.
- Cmnd/Ctrl + V to paste.
- Cmnd/Ctrl + G to group.
Logo Workflow B: Tracing a reference sketch
Synopsis: In this approach, we will use the pen tool to trace sketch 2. We will use text to accompany the logo and the Text Envelope functionality in the text panel.
Duration: 5 minutes
Logo Workflow C: Applying the Image Trace Tool to a reference sketch
Synopsis: In this approach, we will use the Image Trace tool to transform our illustration into a vector object.
Duration: 3 minutes
Exporting Our Logos
Synopsis: We are now ready to export our logo artboards. We will export two versions for each artboard: a .png (bitmap) version and a .eps (vector) version. In total, we will export six files.
Duration: 3 minutes