LOGO DESIGN
SHORT COURSE
Start Your Logo Design Journey
Have you been thinking about becoming a logo designer? You are in the right hands with us.
What Is Logo Design?
Logo design creates a symbol or visual to identify a company or organisation.
Elements include a colour palette, shapes, icons, and thoughtful use of text or illustrations.
As a logo designer, you must create logos that grab attention and strengthen brand identity.
While designing, you need to stay creative, share a clear message, and build a planning process that suits you.
About Our Logo Design Short Course
At The Creative Design School, we offer a Logo Design Short Course for anyone interested in brand identity design.
In this course, you will:
- Learn what logo design is and why it matters for companies and organisations.
- Understand how to use typography effectively in your designs.
- Explore shapes and styles that make your logos stand out.
- Develop a creative process to reduce frustration when designing.
- Conduct effective research and see its benefits for your projects.
- Create your very own logo design.
Why These Skills Matter
These skills are essential for any logo designer. They help you create logos that work in the real world.
With our guidance and support, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to start your design career.
Course Structure and Duration
You will complete seven modules over 7–8 weeks.
However, we offer flexibility if you have other commitments.
Typically, you should plan to study about 5–8 hours each week, based on past students’ experience.
Projects and Tutor Support
After each module, you will complete a project to show what you’ve learned.
Your course tutor will help you identify and improve any weak areas, so you feel fully prepared.
Learn Professional Software
You will also learn to use software like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, or Affinity Designer, Photo, and Publisher.
Your tutor will guide you step by step, and you can contact them anytime through the online campus messaging system.
Additionally, you will meet your tutor weekly for a one-hour Skype lesson.
Next Steps in Your Career
If you want to advance your logo design skills even further, we recommend exploring our diploma courses.
For example, our Brand ID Design Diploma is an excellent next step.
START DATE: Start Anytime of the Year
DURATION: 6-8 weeks
COURSE FEE: £350
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
There are 7 short modules in this course to be completed.
Each module has been designed as a progressive step so that you are learning by doing.You will be presented with Projects and Assignments in each module in which you will be assessed, plus a final exam, which is carried out online through our online campus.
MODULE ONE: What is Logo Design
You will start this course by looking at what Logo Design is, which is essential before you start designing or planning logos. Being able to understand how a logo works and what is needed to get the best possible results gives the most creative designers an edge over everyone else.
MODULE TWO: Typography
Now you will work with your very own one-to-one Design & Training Coach on the main attributes of a logo, starting with Typography styles in a logo. You will be presented with a project to carry out as part of this module.
MODULE THREE: Shapes & Icons
The next important attribute of a logo is its shape and style. Here again, you with work with your one-to-one design and training coach on a project to help you build your skills in this area.
MODULE FOUR: Creative Thinking (level 1)
Trying to come up with ideas can sometimes be difficult. Here, you will look at effective ways of developing your creative process to help you come up with unique logo ideas
MODULE FIVE: Research
Using what you have covered in module 4, you are now going to cover the area of research, which again is a very important area when coming up with a logo design that works.
MODULE SIX: Creating the Logo
Time to start creating your first effective logo. Working with your one-to-one Design & Training Coach, you will be presented with your first main logo design project, which will allow you to put into practice what you have learned up to this point. This module will cover the first part of the main project.
MODULE SEVEN: Finishing the Logo
Time to finish your logo design. This is the second half and final part of your logo design, in which you will complete the design by working closely with your one-to-one Design & Training Coach.
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