[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Designing a Logo (Page 1 of 3)
Posted: 12/13/2014 2:10:53 PM EDT
| If you wanted to design a logo how would you go about doing it? Something you'd use as a business logo. |
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This. And make it simple, and with vector graphics. «tc2k11» Quoted:
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Think of things that the business does and incorporate it. or Stylize the business name or initials. This. And make it simple, and with vector graphics. «tc2k11» Operative word right there. Live it, love it. |
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Ultimately, you should use Illustrator. Quoted:
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I meant actually making it "come to life" like a software to draw it. My bad. I have the idea in my head, but need it on a screen. Ultimately, you should use Illustrator. Seems like it would be pricey for a one time use. |
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I meant actually making it "come to life" like a software to draw it. My bad. I have the idea in my head, but need it on a screen. Ultimately, you should use Illustrator. Seems like it would be pricey for a one time use. Hire a designer. 
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I meant actually making it "come to life" like a software to draw it. My bad. I have the idea in my head, but need it on a screen. Ultimately, you should use Illustrator. Seems like it would be pricey for a one time use. Hire a designer. I was thinking that. |
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This. And make it simple, and with vector graphics. «tc2k11» Quoted:
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Think of things that the business does and incorporate it. or Stylize the business name or initials. This. And make it simple, and with vector graphics. «tc2k11» Yes, both of these. Vector graphics are SUPER important because otherwise if you try to print it, it's going to look like absolute shit. Simplicity is also key. Think of all the super major brands you can recognize based on their logos. Dell, Coke, Apple, AT&T, Nike... most of them are the name of the brand in a certain font with a one- to three-color, minimalistic representative shape. |
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I meant actually making it "come to life" like a software to draw it. My bad. I have the idea in my head, but need it on a screen. Ultimately, you should use Illustrator. Seems like it would be pricey for a one time use. It depends on what you are using the logo for and for how long. A few hundred bucks either buying the software and using it or, sketching it out and having a graphic artist draw it in Illustrator is cheap if it brings in the business. |
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I meant actually making it "come to life" like a software to draw it. My bad. I have the idea in my head, but need it on a screen. Inkscape is free, and easy to use. Scribus is also free, has a little better publishing support, but is a little more difficult to use. «tc2k11» |
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or get GD to do it for PMags 
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Yes, both of these. Vector graphics are SUPER important because otherwise if you try to print it, it's going to look like absolute shit. Simplicity is also key. Think of all the super major brands you can recognize based on their logos. Dell, Coke, Apple, AT&T, Nike... most of them are the name of the brand in a certain font with a one- to three-color, minimalistic representative shape. Quoted:
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Think of things that the business does and incorporate it. or Stylize the business name or initials. This. And make it simple, and with vector graphics. «tc2k11» Yes, both of these. Vector graphics are SUPER important because otherwise if you try to print it, it's going to look like absolute shit. Simplicity is also key. Think of all the super major brands you can recognize based on their logos. Dell, Coke, Apple, AT&T, Nike... most of them are the name of the brand in a certain font with a one- to three-color, minimalistic representative shape. Good to know. Yeah, the design is simple and relevant. I've always been fascinated by the simplicity of the logo and or marketing of the companies you mentioned. |
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Quoted: I meant actually making it "come to life" like a software to draw it. My bad. I have the idea in my head, but need it on a screen. Someone suggested taking it to Fiverr to have it done. That worked well for me.
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A while back, I was in the same situation as you are. Someone suggested taking it to Fiverr to have it done. That worked well for me. Quoted:
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I meant actually making it "come to life" like a software to draw it. My bad. I have the idea in my head, but need it on a screen. Someone suggested taking it to Fiverr to have it done. That worked well for me. Looking at their site now. Pretty interesting. So, there are no shenanigans with who owns the rights to the image or anything like that? |
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Ugh. No. Unless you want a nice logo that looks suspiciously like something someone finds in a Google Image Search. Seriously: Do anything other than one of those competition sites. I am serious, for the sake of anyone who is thinking about going this route. I'm not even talking about using ME, here. I'd rather you put a contest up for some Pmags like someone else said, than go this route. Long story short: They send your "creative brief" out to a pile of designers and they get to work. Thing is, it's a competition - they do not get paid until you pick one. So knowing they are likely not going to win due to the vagaries of personal preference, etc., they go out and do a Google image search, make a couple tweaks, and send it in. There are nightmare sites out there featuring examples of the USPS Eagle that got GIS'd and the designer just changed the color, and sent in as artwork. |
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You can design in photoshop just fine. Photoshop has vector tools, or if you work in raster/bitmap formats, just make sure you work at 300 dpi or higher, depending on how large you want it printed.
Now, if you outsource it to GD for pmags, thats much cheaper than hiring a full time designer... Assuming you can deal with the joke posts and aren't in a hurry. |
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Ugh. No. Unless you want a nice logo that looks suspiciously like something someone finds in a Google Image Search. Seriously: Do anything other than one of those competition sites. I am serious, for the sake of anyone who is thinking about going this route. I'm not even talking about using ME, here. I'd rather you put a contest up for some Pmags like someone else said, than go this route. Long story short: They send your "creative brief" out to a pile of designers and they get to work. Thing is, it's a competition - they do not get paid until you pick one. So knowing they are likely not going to win due to the vagaries of personal preference, etc., they go out and do a Google image search, make a couple tweaks, and send it in. There are nightmare sites out there featuring examples of the USPS Eagle that got GIS'd and the designer just changed the color, and sent in as artwork. Quoted:
Ugh. No. Unless you want a nice logo that looks suspiciously like something someone finds in a Google Image Search. Seriously: Do anything other than one of those competition sites. I am serious, for the sake of anyone who is thinking about going this route. I'm not even talking about using ME, here. I'd rather you put a contest up for some Pmags like someone else said, than go this route. Long story short: They send your "creative brief" out to a pile of designers and they get to work. Thing is, it's a competition - they do not get paid until you pick one. So knowing they are likely not going to win due to the vagaries of personal preference, etc., they go out and do a Google image search, make a couple tweaks, and send it in. There are nightmare sites out there featuring examples of the USPS Eagle that got GIS'd and the designer just changed the color, and sent in as artwork. Thoughts on "fiverr"? |
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Quoted: Looking at their site now. Pretty interesting. So, there are no shenanigans with who owns the rights to the image or anything like that? Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I meant actually making it "come to life" like a software to draw it. My bad. I have the idea in my head, but need it on a screen. Someone suggested taking it to Fiverr to have it done. That worked well for me. Looking at their site now. Pretty interesting. So, there are no shenanigans with who owns the rights to the image or anything like that? |
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Ugh. No. Unless you want a nice logo that looks suspiciously like something someone finds in a Google Image Search. Seriously: Do anything other than one of those competition sites. I am serious, for the sake of anyone who is thinking about going this route. I'm not even talking about using ME, here. I'd rather you put a contest up for some Pmags like someone else said, than go this route. Long story short: They send your "creative brief" out to a pile of designers and they get to work. Thing is, it's a competition - they do not get paid until you pick one. So knowing they are likely not going to win due to the vagaries of personal preference, etc., they go out and do a Google image search, make a couple tweaks, and send it in. There are nightmare sites out there featuring examples of the USPS Eagle that got GIS'd and the designer just changed the color, and sent in as artwork. Thoughts on "fiverr"? Contemptible. You think you're getting great ideas for five bucks? |
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Hire a graphic artist in your local area. They shouldn't charge you too much for a logo design and print-ready artwork. They shouldn't? A logo is the visual foundation of your brand; there is value to be had in a good one. If your serious about your business, you don't skimp on the logo. |
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Sketch up something you think you want, think of something that you really would like to plaster all over everything, and then hire someone to make a vector file for you, someone good.
You will be pleased with it, and if you aren't they will be happy to change things. Expect to pay a fair hourly rate for their service though, it's their livelihood. |
I have had decent luck with several of the online services, I used one to get this:
As long as you have a good idea of what you want and how you want it to look you cant really go wrong with a lot of the online services. If you go with an auction type, understand that (as stated before) you will get some people who just google clip art and copy that right into their design. If you go with an individual, group, or company thats less likely to occur. |
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I have had decent luck with several of the online services, I used one to get this: https://d2joeuxif45ebo.cloudfront.net/images/original/1159220_1411419547.jpg?1411419547 Very nice. |
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I have had decent luck with several of the online services, I used one to get this: https://d2joeuxif45ebo.cloudfront.net/images/original/1159220_1411419547.jpg?1411419547 Very nice. Agreed, which surprises the hell out of me for those services (As long as the fonts,etc. are GTG) |
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I have had decent luck with several of the online services, I used one to get this: https://d2joeuxif45ebo.cloudfront.net/images/original/1159220_1411419547.jpg?1411419547 Very nice. Thanks! I am glad you like it. The design had to be simple because it needed to be etched onto a knife. Here it is etched onto a small paring knife: 
Here it is engraved on a walnut presentation box: 
So a small word of advice to the OP: Think about how the logo is going to be used (business cards, stamps, engravings, etchings, etc) and keep that in mind while designing. |
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Snip So a small word of advice to the OP: Think about how the logo is going to be used (business cards, stamps, engravings, etchings, etc) and keep that in mind while designing. A good place to start. Only part of the equation, of course, but definitely a good start. Think how it will look on shirts, signage, websites, as well. It's about how the client will perceive the brand essence. |
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Thanks! I am glad you like it. The design had to be simple because it needed to be etched onto a knife. Here it is etched onto a small paring knife: https://d2joeuxif45ebo.cloudfront.net/images/original/1219206_1418535047.jpg?1418535047 Here it is engraved on a walnut presentation box: https://d2joeuxif45ebo.cloudfront.net/images/original/1219205_1418535035.jpg?1418535035 So a small word of advice to the OP: Think about how the logo is going to be used (business cards, stamps, engravings, etchings, etc) and keep that in mind while designing. Quoted:
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I have had decent luck with several of the online services, I used one to get this: https://d2joeuxif45ebo.cloudfront.net/images/original/1159220_1411419547.jpg?1411419547 Very nice. Thanks! I am glad you like it. The design had to be simple because it needed to be etched onto a knife. Here it is etched onto a small paring knife: https://d2joeuxif45ebo.cloudfront.net/images/original/1219206_1418535047.jpg?1418535047 Here it is engraved on a walnut presentation box: https://d2joeuxif45ebo.cloudfront.net/images/original/1219205_1418535035.jpg?1418535035 So a small word of advice to the OP: Think about how the logo is going to be used (business cards, stamps, engravings, etchings, etc) and keep that in mind while designing. That looks great |
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A good place to start. Only part of the equation, of course, but definitely a good start. Think how it will look on shirts, signage, websites, as well. It's about how the client will perceive the brand essence. Quoted:
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Snip So a small word of advice to the OP: Think about how the logo is going to be used (business cards, stamps, engravings, etchings, etc) and keep that in mind while designing. A good place to start. Only part of the equation, of course, but definitely a good start. Think how it will look on shirts, signage, websites, as well. It's about how the client will perceive the brand essence. Business cards, signage, website, and that's all I can think of for now. |
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If you want it done right you find a local graphic design firm or freelancer to design it.
Alternatively you can use one of the freelance sites were some guy from India will bid and do one cheap. Though depending on what is, you may or not get a good one Of course most arfcommers think if they pay you 2 Pmags to design something they are actually getting ripped off. |
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Business cards, signage, website, and that's all I can think of for now. Quoted:
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Snip So a small word of advice to the OP: Think about how the logo is going to be used (business cards, stamps, engravings, etchings, etc) and keep that in mind while designing. A good place to start. Only part of the equation, of course, but definitely a good start. Think how it will look on shirts, signage, websites, as well. It's about how the client will perceive the brand essence. Business cards, signage, website, and that's all I can think of for now. I always encourage my clients to future-proof their businesses (and brands) as much as possible. So just because that's all you can think of for now, doesn't mean you may not be doing packaging (for example) in the future. 
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I have had decent luck with several of the online services, I used one to get this: https://d2joeuxif45ebo.cloudfront.net/images/original/1159220_1411419547.jpg?1411419547 As long as you have a good idea of what you want and how you want it to look you cant really go wrong with a lot of the online services. If you go with an auction type, understand that (as stated before) you will get some people who just google clip art and copy that right into their design. If you go with an individual, group, or company thats less likely to occur. That's really nice. |
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Thanks! I am glad you like it. The design had to be simple because it needed to be etched onto a knife. Here it is etched onto a small paring knife: https://d2joeuxif45ebo.cloudfront.net/images/original/1219206_1418535047.jpg?1418535047 Here it is engraved on a walnut presentation box: https://d2joeuxif45ebo.cloudfront.net/images/original/1219205_1418535035.jpg?1418535035 So a small word of advice to the OP: Think about how the logo is going to be used (business cards, stamps, engravings, etchings, etc) and keep that in mind while designing. Quoted:
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I have had decent luck with several of the online services, I used one to get this: https://d2joeuxif45ebo.cloudfront.net/images/original/1159220_1411419547.jpg?1411419547 Very nice. Thanks! I am glad you like it. The design had to be simple because it needed to be etched onto a knife. Here it is etched onto a small paring knife: https://d2joeuxif45ebo.cloudfront.net/images/original/1219206_1418535047.jpg?1418535047 Here it is engraved on a walnut presentation box: https://d2joeuxif45ebo.cloudfront.net/images/original/1219205_1418535035.jpg?1418535035 So a small word of advice to the OP: Think about how the logo is going to be used (business cards, stamps, engravings, etchings, etc) and keep that in mind while designing. Beautiful. |
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If you want it done right you find a local graphic design firm or freelancer to design it. Alternatively you can use one of the freelance sites were some guy from India will bid and do one cheap. Though depending on what is, you may or not get a good one Of course most arfcommers think if they pay you 2 Pmags to design something they are actually getting ripped off. You ain't kidding. This is why I am pretty selective as to which contests I throw ideas into anymore. Though I have to admit I have gotten some excellent clientele out of some.  (blatant "My clients are the best" suck up  )
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