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:
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Understand what a monogram is and how it's used in design
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Explore examples of historical and modern monograms for inspiration
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Use Adobe Illustrator (or your design software of choice) to create a monogram
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Experiment with overlapping, combining, and refining letterforms
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Apply your monogram to personal or professional branding (like stationery, logos, or stamps)
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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 &amp; Software You’ll Use:
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Adobe Illustrator (or a similar vector-based design program)
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No fancy gear required—just your initials and some creativity!
Class Runtime: Approximately 31 minutes

Introduction

Sketching Your Monogram

Vectorizing Your Monogram - Part 1

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Monogram Logo Design: Turn Your Initials into Timeless Branding

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