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Design a Timeless Monogram: Create Your Own Initial-Based Logo in Adobe Illustrator

Monograms are more than just decorative—they’re one of the oldest and most enduring forms of personal and professional branding. Whether you're designing for a company, a client, or yourself, monogram logos offer a stylish, symbolic, and highly adaptable solution.

In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to design your own custom monogram using your initials. We'll explore how monograms are built, what makes them timeless, and how to combine letterforms into a cohesive, memorable symbol.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

• Understand what a monogram is and how it's used in design

• Explore examples of historical and modern monograms for inspiration

• Use Adobe Illustrator (or your design software of choice) to create a monogram

• Experiment with overlapping, combining, and refining letterforms

• Apply your monogram to personal or professional branding (like stationery, logos, or stamps)

Whether you're designing for yourself, your business, or just for fun, your finished monogram will be a timeless piece of design you can use for years to come.

Who This Class Is For:
Perfect for designers, branding professionals, hobbyists, and beginners who want to explore the art of initial-based logo design or add a classic touch to their creative skillset.

Tools & Software You’ll Use:

• Adobe Illustrator (or a similar vector-based design program)

No fancy gear required—just your initials and some creativity!

Class Runtime: Approximately 31 minutes

Please Note: This class was originally created for Skillshare.com. I understand that the Skillshare subscription model doesn’t work for everyone, so I’m now offering individual class purchases directly through my website. Because of this, you won’t be able to post projects, or receive feedback, but you will get full access to all class videos and content.

While I’m proud of the material, this class was originally recorded in 2016. It’s in 1080p, with mostly modern-looking screen captures, but please note that some of the audio and video quality do not reflect the higher standards I produce today. You can preview this for yourself in the class trailer on YouTube or sample the class through a provided video clip below.

Since the content is still highly valuable, I’m offering this class at a deeply discounted rate. I hope you’ll check it out!
Sample Video:
https://tinyurl.com/MonogramSample

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