Graphic Design · Intermediate level

Intermediate level · Module 2 of 6 · 16 guided hours

Vector Illustration and Icons

Draw clean vector artwork and design consistent icon sets.

Learning objectives

  • Draw with the pen tool and shape tools
  • Design a consistent icon set
  • Develop an illustration style

Topics

  • paths and anchor points
  • Bézier curves
  • shape building
  • icon grids and stroke weights
  • illustration styles
  • exporting vectors

Lessons

  1. Lesson 1 The Pen Tool and Bézier Curves

    Draw precise shapes with paths and anchor points.

    anchor pointshandlesBézier curvesshape builder

  2. Lesson 2 Designing Icon Sets

    Create icons that look like they belong together.

    icon gridstroke weightcorner radiusoptical balance

  3. Lesson 3 Illustration Style

    Develop a consistent illustration style for a campaign.

    style ruleslimited paletterepresentationexporting vectors

Practical activity

Draw a set of twelve icons for the campaign on a shared grid, and create one spot illustration in a consistent style.

Expected outcomes

  • Clean vector drawing skills
  • Consistent icon sets

Assessment

Icon set and illustration reviewed for consistency and craft.

Taught live by an instructor — online or in person. Free course lessons are for self-study and do not lead to a certificate — see registration options.