Exercise 3 — Logo Recreation

Files

Exercise file download (opens new window)

Introduction

The goal of this exercise is to learn how basic shapes can be used to create logos and other designs. You will be recreating the seven logos provided in the attached starter file. Create your version of the logos in the corresponding labeled Artboards on the "Final Artwork" layer. The logos can all be created using simple shapes to start and then using the pathfinder tools and manipulating the anchor points to get the final shapes.

Instructions

1. Download and open the provided Illustrator file for this exercise from Brightspace (The file will be posted on Brightspace before your lab class).

2. Your task is to recreate these logos in the corresponding labeled Artboards on the "Final Artwork" layer.

3. Begin by using simple shapes to approximate the initial forms of the logos.

4. Utilize Illustrator's pathfinder tools and manipulate anchor points to refine your shapes and achieve the final logo designs.

5. Pay attention to details, proportions, and alignment to closely match the provided logos.

6. Aim for clean lines, smooth curves, and accurate colors to achieve a polished and professional result.

Helpful Tutorials

Watch/Read these tutorials to help you recreate your logos in Illustrator using basic shapes:

• Create and edit shapes (opens new window)

File Setup and Submission

Save and upload your Illustrator file to BrightSpace named as follows: lName-fName-logo-recreation.ai. You do not need to export or upload JPG versions of the files. All you need to submit is your Illustrator file with the completed logo recreation.

Submission

Refer to Brightspace for your section's due date.

• Open BS LMS and go to the Activities > Assignments page.
• Go to Exercise 3 — Logo Recreation
• Upload your compressed folder on the assignment page in BS LMS and click the submit button.