Introduction
Welcome
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Using the exercise files
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1. Planning for Successful Icons
The power of icons
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Creating effective icons
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Designing for the screen
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2. Conceptualizing Icons
Developing a brief
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Defining the metaphor
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Sketching ideas
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Taking sketches digital
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3. Drawing Icons
Setting up your workspace
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Establishing grids
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Creating artboards
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Organizing with layers
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Managing color
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Creating a preview window
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Adding sketches
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Creating basic shapes
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Adding paths
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Merging shapes
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Modifying strokes
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Using transparency
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Equalizing icon weight
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Designing for smaller sizes
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Simplifying icons
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4. Exporting Icons
Exporting icons
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Generating PNGs and GIFs
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Generating SVGs
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Optimizing SVGs
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Conclusion
Additional resources
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Ex_Files_Des_Icon_Web.zip
(19.6 MB)