Making Logos in Photoshop

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Making Logos in Photoshop

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If you have Photoshop you can make a logo! Join Dave Clayton for a fun introduction to creating logos in the Swiss Army knife of programs, Photoshop. You’ll learn how to use type... READ MORE

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lessons: 12 Course Lessons

duration: 1hr, 39min

published: 2022

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Making Logos in Photoshop

with Dave Clayton

If you have Photoshop you can make a logo! Join Dave Clayton for a fun introduction to creating logos in the Swiss Army knife of programs, Photoshop. You’ll learn how to use type, custom shapes, combine shapes, put type on a path, create mockups, export your finished logos, and a whole lot more. Dave packs expert tips and tricks into each lesson and eases even a beginner into the tools and process of creating a logo from scratch. BUY COURSE

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lesson 1: Introduction (free course preview)

The instructor introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.

2min, 13sec

lesson 2: What Makes a Logo Bad

Dave shares some examples of bad logos and explains why they are bad.

4min, 16sec

lesson 3: Combine Shapes

This allows you make new shapes from other shapes.

6min, 17sec

lesson 4: Manipulating Type

Learn how to turn live type into shapes and then manipulate it to your ends.

9min, 29sec

lesson 5: Adding Texture

Building on the previous lesson, Dave demonstrates how to view your logo with texture to make it look more real.

8min, 40sec

lesson 6: Monogram Typeface

A special type of typeface can really take your logos to the next level.

14min, 16sec

lesson 7: Leaf Logo

Building on skills you’ve learned so far, Dave takes you through a more advanced project.

8min, 54sec

lesson 8: Placing Vector Files into Photoshop

You may receive a vector file or create one in Illustrator. Dave teaches you how to bring those into Photoshop.

6min, 23sec

lesson 9: Using the Pen Tool

Learn the basics of using the powerful Pen tool.

5min, 25sec

lesson 10: Color

Color is very important in logo design.

5min, 18sec

lesson 11: Type on a Path

Placing type on a path is a powerful design tool.

13min, 23sec

lesson 12: Exporting a Logo

Once you’ve created a logo you need a way to get it out that maintains it as a vector file.

15min, 10sec

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Dave Clayton is a UK based graphic designer and creative specialist with over 30 years of experience. With a great passion for all things design, Dave has always loved working in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. He specializes in creating branding projects and logos for clients and has had work published by Peachpit and KelbyOne. He is also an Adobe Influencer and ACA in InDesign.

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