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Back from Summer Break!

August 28, 2026 By Julie Brandt

Icon Graphics Training

Task: Create a set of branded icons for the College of Fine Arts

Status: Complete


Final Icons

Doodle motif to tie to to a creative arts background


Process

First, I started by sketching different ideas out, then I began vectorizing the chosen icons in Illustrator.


Feedback

I got feedback from Lila to make a few changes to the video icon because it felt a bit out of place with pointed corners. I rounded the corners and added a bit of motion to the lines to keep the doodle motif consistent across my icons.


Final Design

Overall, I think the icons created are unique in that they speak to the specific college program.


Reflection

This was a fun activity to learn how to create icons because I’d never done that before. I think there are definitely creative ways to make something small/unnoticed communicate effectively.

Filed Under: Fall 2026 – Spring 2027, We are STAs

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