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11 Trends in Web Logo Design: The Good, the Bad and the Overused. This series is brought to you by the Intel AppUp℠ Developer Program, which provides developers with everything they need to create and then sell their applications to millions of Intel Atom™ processor-based devices.

11 Trends in Web Logo Design: The Good, the Bad and the Overused

Learn more here. Designing and critiquing logos for web-based companies and startups is a pursuit of endless fascination for many of us. Over the years, we've seen enough startups come and go (and rebrand and merge) to fill a volume with how and how not to develop and execute a logo for a web company. We've also picked up some knowledge about trends in this field. Some of the trends are good; others, regrettable. In this article, we've identified 11 trends in web company logo design.

Take a look, and let us know what you think of these trends — and what trends we should have included — in the comments. 1. We've moved away from the once-ubiquitious BETA! 2. 3. Remember the first time you discovered Multiply and Overlay blend modes in Photoshop? 38 Good Logo Designs From The First Two Months Of 2011. Two months from 2011 have already past and logo designers have been active in this period, creating and/or submitting their beautiful logo designs to inspirational galleries to get critiques or simply appreciation. It’s been a pleasure searching for these logos through a batch of over a 100 pieces cause I could see a lot of creative and full of vibrant colors logos.

Enjoy! Heaven Chicos Chicken FatCat coffee Tortensucht Libra GulfCoast Capital Skinny’s Animal Rescue Quote Clips Cheeseeki Watercolor Lunch with me Wriking Hippo Tubs Boston Digital Simcha Creative Clouds Lalalove Worq Chiron Oracle One. 35 Best Inspirational Websites For Logo Design. 45 Rules for Creating a Great Logo Design. By Tanner Christensen. Posted September 30, 2008 / Reading time: 3 minutes This list is an exploration of design principles used in some of the world’s most famous logos.

45 Rules for Creating a Great Logo Design. By Tanner Christensen.

At the same time, the list was created as a way for designers to question themselves and the creative techniques they use when creating a logo design. Forcing the reader to reflect not only on the actual list, but also on their reaction to each listed insight, the last rule is the most important. 12 Essential Rules to Follow When Designing a Logo. The logo is the face of any brand — the very first impression — so its design is extremely important.

12 Essential Rules to Follow When Designing a Logo

When executed correctly, a logo is a powerful asset to your client’s brand. However, creating an effective visual representation of a brand requires much more than just graphic design. Like any line of work that involves a set of specific skills, logo design requires plenty of practice and experience for it to be successful; knowledge is definitely power for any graphic designer.

For this reason, we have outlined 12 essential rules to follow in order to design an effective logo. 1. Preliminary sketches are an important first step in designing an effective logo. These can be as simple as paper and pen drawings or drafts made using a vector program, such as Illustrator. The bottom line is that you compromise the final result if you rush, or skip, this step. Start with 20 to 30 sketches or ideas and then branch out to create variations of the original ideas. Logo Design Process of Top Graphic Designers. Posted on 01'08 Feb Posted on February 1, 2008 along with 212 JUST™ Creative Comments Want to know the secrets of how top graphic designers create their logos?

Logo Design Process of Top Graphic Designers

This article will reveal exactly how top logo designers of today’s modern age create their logos. It will show the design process that these designers go through to get to their final logo design. Their Design Process: The BriefResearchVisual ResearchSketching & ConceptualisingReflectionPositioningPresentationsCelebration 1. Nearly all designers agree that the initial accumulation of information from the client is the most important step, either by a face to face interview or a questionnaire. If you haven’t got a client yet you may be interested in how to get your first job. 2.

After moulding the design brief, getting to know your client’s businesses is the next crucial step in making a logo successful. 3. This is research not into the clients business, but into the actual logo style. How to Create a Professional Logo. A professional logo can enhance a company, an organization, or a product.

How to Create a Professional Logo

On the other hand, an unprofessional logo can ruin a brand and mar an otherwise good designer’s portfolio. Many logos in use are unprofessional and carry all the tell-tale marks of an amateur or a beginner. Everyone thinks they can design a great logo, but simply knowing your way around Photoshop is not enough. Here are some insights into the process and workflow of effective and modern logo design. With these tips and your creativity, you can make your logo designs shine with the very best.