{"id":27465,"date":"2024-01-03T05:18:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T10:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=27465"},"modified":"2026-01-16T07:40:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T12:40:38","slug":"logo-design-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/logo-design-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Logo Design Tips &#038; How to Make a Good One (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/logo-maker\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1056\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-logo-design-tips-easy-logo-design-for-beginners.png\" alt=\"10-logo-design-tips-easy-logo-design-for-beginners\" class=\"wp-image-50067\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Logos are really important. They can be daunting to design&nbsp;but are a must for any business and are the cornerstone of any good&nbsp;business brand or even a personal brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want your logo to explain who you are and what you do, why you do it and how you do it. You&#8217;ll include it on social posts, presentation decks, marketing materials, business cards and more. That\u2019s a lot of heavy lifting for one little graphic to do, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t worry, I\u2019ve got you covered with a whole load of logo design tips, tricks and walkthroughs from an actual Graphic Designer (i.e. me) on <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/logo-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">designing a logo<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re a beginner or just in need of a refresh, follow these tips and tricks with the help of Venngage&#8217;s selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">logo templates<\/a> to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/logo-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A good logo should:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Be eye catching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be timeless<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be memorable<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work well large or small<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encompass your brand vibe<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc\"><b>10 tips on how to make a good logo<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A picture paints a thousand words<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use empty space to keep your logo design clean<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use shapes to think inside the box<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Imagine your logo in situ<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color is key for good design<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Be literal with your logo<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be authoritative with your logo<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create visual salience with a pop of color<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t reinvent the wheel when designing your logo<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#10\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t be afraid to rejig the wheel<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to get started? Check out our top 10 logo design tips and tricks below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\"><b>1. A picture paints a thousand words<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/travel-tour-business-logo-bcf804f5-e6b0-4389-8c44-d64482f922dc\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Travel-Tour-Business-Logo.png\" alt=\"Travel Tour Business Logo\" class=\"wp-image-27494\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/travel-tour-business-logo-bcf804f5-e6b0-4389-8c44-d64482f922dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A logo is a visual representation of your brand, so why tell people what you do if you could just show them? &nbsp;Whether you hire a graphic designer or use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logocreator.io\">logo creator<\/a>, be sure to use<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simple icons to communicate who you are. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember the brand vibe we talked about earlier? The use of the plane and the sun here makes me feel excited and reminds me of warm sunny holidays.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/ice-cream-shop-creative-logo-30e2e915-5065-4c49-afc2-3d2fad1a75af\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ice-Cream-Shop-Creative-Logo.png\" alt=\"Ice Cream Shop Creative Logo template\" class=\"wp-image-27500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/ice-cream-shop-creative-logo-30e2e915-5065-4c49-afc2-3d2fad1a75af\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual puns are a designer&#8217;s best friend too &#8211; here Frost Bites have created a quirky \u2018bite\u2019 to show that they are a food company. This is really easily achieved by overlapping two circles that are the same color as the background.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Video Walk Through: How to personalize this logo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My imaginary Taco shop needs a new logo. I love the \u2018bite\u2019 design on the Frost Bites logo, but we sell delicious Mexican food &#8211; not ice cream! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So instead of a circle, I used a taco graphic. Watch how I did it below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7MnGS99ABlE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\"><b>2. Use empty space to keep your logo design clean<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/yoga-studio-creative-logo-414a0d48-b6fa-42f9-ba87-d09b01e178ba\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Yoga-Studio-Creative-Logo.png\" alt=\"Yoga Studio Creative Logo\" class=\"wp-image-27507\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/yoga-studio-creative-logo-414a0d48-b6fa-42f9-ba87-d09b01e178ba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Coco Chanel once said, \u201cBefore you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off\u201d. The same thing applies to design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to make sure people can read your logo from a distance, or when it\u2019s really small &#8211; keeping it \u201cclean\u201d (designer speak for \u201clots of blank space\u201d) will achieve this. Here we can see how Savant Yoga has utilized blank space to invoke a feeling of calmness.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/minimal-photography-creative-logo-f3888915-d729-4cb9-9add-5cc4e3391d5b\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Minimal-Photography-Creative-Logo.png\" alt=\"Minimal Photography Creative Logo template\" class=\"wp-image-27508\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/minimal-photography-creative-logo-f3888915-d729-4cb9-9add-5cc4e3391d5b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This logo for a photography business takes minimalism to a new level, and creates a camera icon out of two brackets and the letter &#8220;o&#8221;. This logo proves that you don\u2019t always need a whole bunch of colors or <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/symbols-and-meanings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">symbols<\/a> to create a great logo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using blank space in your logo design is also helpful when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/brochures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brochure design<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/poster-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">poster design<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.designhill.com\/t-shirt-printing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\"> t-shirt printing<\/a>, and plenty of other marketing collateral. For example, for t-shirt printing, you can try to incorporate some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ooshirts.com\/blog\/index.php\/2024\/04\/19\/how-to-make-t-shirts-design-on-canva-a-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">t shirt design<\/a> ideas to better include the logo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, minimalist logos are easier to integrate into smaller formats like business cards, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printful.com\/blog\/embroidery-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">personalized embroidery<\/a>, labels, and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\"><b>3. Use shapes to think inside the box<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/text-law-firm-business-logo-0c7daef6-47ac-4314-9ab8-0349a6749a36\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Text-Law-Firm-Business-Logo.png\" alt=\"Text Law Firm Business Logo\" class=\"wp-image-27509\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/text-law-firm-business-logo-0c7daef6-47ac-4314-9ab8-0349a6749a36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Shapes are a really great way to make your logo stand out. For this logo for a law firm, we put the firm\u2019s name inside boxes to achieve a professional look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This also helps with cross-platform <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/design-dictionary\/branding-definition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">branding<\/a>, as a \u201cboxed in\u201d logo works well digitally, as well on <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/letterhead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">letterhead<\/a>, presentations, and merchandise such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopromotional.co.uk\/branded-products\/promotional-pens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pens<\/a> or lanyards.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/fx-technology-company-logo-dc2042b7-eb22-458c-8815-4a328d1b03a1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/FX-Technology-Company-Logo.png\" alt=\"FX-Technology-Company-Logo\" class=\"wp-image-50080\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/fx-technology-company-logo-dc2042b7-eb22-458c-8815-4a328d1b03a1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shapes with interesting gradients or textures can be used to push your design to the next level. Here, FX Technology Co. has used a blue to yellow gradient to achieve a really sleek look. They\u2019ve used a laptop icon inside the circle, but this could easily be changed to a bunch of flowers, a wine glass, or a stack of weights depending on your business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\"><b>4. Imagine your logo in situ<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/coffee-shop-creative-logo-2163225b-0ad6-45ef-8e26-1d3e8cd2260d\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-50079\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Coffee-Shop-Creative-Logo.png\" alt=\"Coffee-Shop-Creative-Logo\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/coffee-shop-creative-logo-2163225b-0ad6-45ef-8e26-1d3e8cd2260d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boy, wouldn\u2019t this logo look great on a coffee cup! When designing your logo try to make sure you think about its intended uses &#8211; are you looking to use it on a uniform, or will it just be for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motocms.com\/website-templates\/category\/web-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\">website design<\/a>? You can use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printful.com\/generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mock Up Generator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see how your logo will look in situ.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/photography-creative-logo-5f45fcd4-1073-46ae-9f7e-516a1ba38167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Photography-Creative-Logo.png\" alt=\"Photography Creative Logo\" class=\"wp-image-27512\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/photography-creative-logo-5f45fcd4-1073-46ae-9f7e-516a1ba38167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also good to think about how you\u2019re going to promote yourself when creating a logo. If you\u2019re going to be doing a lot of networking, create a logo that looks good on business cards. This coral logo from Bird View Photography is arranged in a horizontal manner and would look great on a card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\"><b>5. Color is key for good logo design<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/wellness-spa-creative-logo-eae6599e-341a-4ffe-b14a-0c710f8b2ce9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Wellness-Spa-Creative-Logo.png\" alt=\"Wellness-Spa-Creative-Logo\" class=\"wp-image-50078\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/wellness-spa-creative-logo-eae6599e-341a-4ffe-b14a-0c710f8b2ce9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Monochromatic doesn\u2019t always mean black and white! Sometimes black and white can seem harsh on our eyes, especially if we\u2019re trying to create a feeling of zen. You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/looka.com\/blog\/logo-color-combinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">various shades of the same color<\/a> to create subtle contrasts within your logo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By using various shades of pink, Serenity has created a logo that is very calming &#8211; much like&nbsp;their&nbsp;spa must be.<strong> If you&#8217;ve been searching for the answer to, &#8220;what is good design?&#8221; well now you know.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\"><b>6. Be literal with your logo<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/production-creative-logo-2d15aaae-efef-4794-b3df-71efe46f2460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Production-Creative-Logo.png\" alt=\"Production Creative Logo\" class=\"wp-image-27518\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/production-creative-logo-2d15aaae-efef-4794-b3df-71efe46f2460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your name is Electric Box Productions, huh? Have you considered&#8230;putting electricity inside a box? Sometimes it really is that easy. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your name is a thing, make that thing your logo. Don\u2019t be afraid to lean into the obvious, there\u2019s a reason that Apple\u2019s logo is, well, an apple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brewery logos&nbsp;are notorious for being literal, like this Cigar City Brewing logo:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cigar-City-Logo-2018.jpg\" alt=\"Cigar-City-Logo-2018\" class=\"wp-image-50063\" width=\"500\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Take note that some brands had to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalzoom.com\/forms\/certification-of-cease-and-desist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\">protect themselves from competitors infringing<\/a> their registered trademark because the words in their logos weren\u2019t translated into local languages or the logos literally depicted something that wasn\u2019t translated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a South Africa-based Jordan Winery that was using an image of a chameleon on their sued one of the competitors, Lovane, for featuring the images of chameleons on their merchandise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem was the word \u201culuvane\u201d meant \u201cchameleon\u201d in one of the local languages in the country, which could potentially create associations between the two brands. The two brands spent quite a lot of time in court and paid thousands in legal fees, which could have been avoided had Jordan Winery used&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thewordpoint.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-brand-with-trademark-translation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/thewordpoint.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-brand-with-trademark-translation&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556037682820000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE1rfdCwVIxbXtJhOf9nOxIsiezrw\">trademark translation<\/a>&nbsp;to protect their brand.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/fun-modern-restaurant-logo-design-ab6d4d6a-9cb5-4a9a-b670-a0739ab71130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Fun-Modern-Restaurant-Logo-Design.png\" alt=\"Fun Modern Restaurant Logo Design\" class=\"wp-image-27519\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/fun-modern-restaurant-logo-design-ab6d4d6a-9cb5-4a9a-b670-a0739ab71130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gold Spoon has been really clever with their logo design here, and has used their titular icon (the gold spoon) as a replacement for the letter &#8220;p&#8221;. This reminds me a lot of the hidden arrow in the FedEx logo and just goes to show that literally doesn\u2019t mean boring.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/fed-ex-logo-1.png\" alt=\"fed-ex-logo-1\" class=\"wp-image-50076\" width=\"500\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7\"><b>7. Be authoritative with your logo<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/french-bakery-creative-logo-d2c45236-a245-4c13-ab34-f32e1d7abdb4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/French-Bakery-Creative-Logo-1.png\" alt=\"French-Bakery-Creative-Logo\" class=\"wp-image-50075\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/french-bakery-creative-logo-d2c45236-a245-4c13-ab34-f32e1d7abdb4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Be literal, but make sure it fits your organization. Some companies, such as non-profits, demand a level of seriousness that a production company or ice cream shop can get away without.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask yourself: if I saw this logo for the first time, would I trust this company? Here Helping Hands have managed to create a logo that is both respectable but uses hands. Muted colors and serif fonts are key here, and stop the logo from feeling too cartoonish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A font can go a long way to helping you create the right logo &#8211; luckily Venngage has a huge font library (we recently added 40 new fonts!) and we even have blog posts about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/popular-font-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">font psychology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make sure you nail it.<\/span> Research shows that logos designed with strong brand alignment are 3x more likely to be remembered by customers.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.superside.com\/branding-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Superside\u2019s branding and logo<\/a>&nbsp;design services often emphasize this point, focusing on how typography and muted tones can build trust in industries where credibility is everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Video Walk Through: How to personalize this logo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I like how this logo feels and think it really fits my brand vibe, but my organization is called &#8220;Head Start&#8221; not &#8220;Helping Hands&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So instead of hands, I used arrows. Watch how I did it below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4Wk9XbQMhxk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8\">8. Create visual salience with a pop of color<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our blog post &#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-pick-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to pick colors<\/a>&#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;we explained how color is the most valuable tool in a designer&#8217;s toolbox, and it\u2019s no different when making a logo.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In design, we call this &#8220;visual salience&#8221;. It\u2019s a great term to use in casual conversation to impress your designer friends, and also a great way to create an impactful logo.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Venngage-Logo-Design-Tips-Use-a-Pop-of-Color.png\" alt=\"Venngage-Logo-Design-Tips-Use-a-Pop-of-Color\" class=\"wp-image-50066\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One easy way to create visual salience is to use a \u2018pop\u2019 of color.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/evergreen-business-logo-d2800cf0-afab-4d3c-88d3-b6040fd5bd79\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Evergreen-Business-Logo.png\" alt=\"Evergreen Business Logo\" class=\"wp-image-27526\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/evergreen-business-logo-d2800cf0-afab-4d3c-88d3-b6040fd5bd79\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this Evergreen logo, the pop comes from a green leaf icon above the black text, but you could also make the first letter of your name a different color or even a whole word. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding this small pop of color stops your design from feeling flat, and is a trick designers use all of the time. 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Don\u2019t reinvent the wheel when designing your logo<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/french-bakery-creative-logo-d2c45236-a245-4c13-ab34-f32e1d7abdb4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/French-Bakery-Creative-Logo.png\" alt=\"French-Bakery-Creative-Logo\" class=\"wp-image-50074\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/french-bakery-creative-logo-d2c45236-a245-4c13-ab34-f32e1d7abdb4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it works, it works. Sometimes, your bakery just needs a logo with wheat on it. If it feels right to you then go ahead and use it. Have a look at your competitors and see what their logos look like, are there any common themes or colors? Once you&#8217;re done reading these logo design tips, check out Venngage&#8217;s handy guide for <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/competitor-analysis-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creating a Competitor Analysis<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10\"><b>10. Don\u2019t be afraid to rejig the wheel<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Pepsi_Logos.jpg\" alt=\"Pepsi_Logos\" class=\"wp-image-50073\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designyourway.net\/blog\/graphic-design\/pepsi-logo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pepsi has been around for 120+ years as a brand. The modern Pepsi logo we know is drastically different from how it had started. But the transformation from then to now was a gradual one. That\u2019s because Pepsi was always <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/branding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">building on the brand it had established<\/a>, it wasn\u2019t trading its old brand for a new and shiny one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, a drastic change would have been confusing for its consumers. People might not have recognized the Pepsi brand or product as easily, in stores or in advertisements.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/creative-agency-business-logo-ed48d512-6461-49d7-aeea-0a8037f42700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Creative-Agency-Business-Logo.png\" alt=\"Creative-Agency-Business-Logo\" class=\"wp-image-50072\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/creative-agency-business-logo-ed48d512-6461-49d7-aeea-0a8037f42700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s ok to be bold and try new things. Use patterns, overlapping shapes, and contrasting colors to create a modern logo. The \u201cC\u201d layered over the semi-circle helps elevate this design to the next level, and the contrasting blue and purple tell us that this company is bold and forward-thinking.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/geometric-education-creative-logo-c9876e65-d341-46ec-8ce6-a049a8b0325c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Geometric-Education-Creative-Logo.png\" alt=\"Geometric-Education-Creative-Logo\" class=\"wp-image-50071\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\/geometric-education-creative-logo-c9876e65-d341-46ec-8ce6-a049a8b0325c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>EDIT THIS LOGO TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modernization doesn\u2019t have to be \u2018in your face\u2019 to work. For this logo, Discovery Education chose to use an overlapping box effect. The subtle geometric pattern on the top box really helps to bring the logo right into 2019 &#8211; helping the brand feel fresh. Also, they have used a sans serif font which stops the logo from feeling stuffy and dated.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make a logo look professional?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a professional logo involves a combination of <a href=\"https:\/\/graphically.io\/blog\/principles-of-logo-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">logo design principles<\/a>, creativity, and attention to detail. Here are some tips to help you make a logo look professional:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Simplicity:<\/strong> Keep the design simple and avoid overcomplicating it with too many elements or intricate details. A clean and simple logo is often more memorable and versatile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use appropriate colors: <\/strong>Choose a color palette that reflects your brand&#8217;s identity and conveys the right message. Stick to a limited number of colors to maintain a cohesive and professional look.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scalability: <\/strong>Ensure that the logo looks good and remains recognizable at different sizes. Test the logo in various scales to make sure it is legible and clear, whether it&#8217;s on a business card, when you <a href=\"http:\/\/logo.com\/website-builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">build a website<\/a> or a billboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Typography: <\/strong>Select a font that complements the overall design and aligns with the brand&#8217;s personality. Avoid overly decorative or hard-to-read fonts and consider customizing the typography to create a unique identity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Originality: <\/strong>Be original and stand out. No one wants to play &#8220;spot the difference&#8221; between your logo and your competitor&#8217;s. Avoid using clip art or stock images, as they can make the logo appear unprofessional and generic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consistency: <\/strong>Use the same colors, style and style across the board. Consistency is key, whether it&#8217;s for a website or a snazzy flyer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Balance and proportion: <\/strong>Ensure that the logo is well-balanced and visually appealing. Pay attention to the proportions of different elements to create a harmonious composition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Versatility: <\/strong>Design the logo in a way that it can be easily adapted across various mediums and platforms without losing its impact. A versatile logo will maintain its effectiveness whether it&#8217;s displayed on a digital screen, printed on merchandise or used in other marketing materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research and feedback: <\/strong>Conduct thorough research on your target audience and industry trends to understand what resonates with your potential customers. Additionally, seek feedback from colleagues, clients, or focus groups to gain valuable insights and refine the design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional design tool: <\/strong>Utilize a professional design tool like Venngage to create a high-quality, scalable logo. The easy-to-use drag-and-drop editor and gallery of free <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">logo templates<\/a> can be your secret sauce for making cool logos. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When gathering inspiration or textures for your logo design from your camera, always prioritize the safety of your digital media. If a memory card error occurs while transferring your mood board images, a <a href=\"https:\/\/ratings.7datarecovery.com\/sd-memory-card-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free sd card recovery software<\/a> is an essential tool to retrieve lost inspiration. Ensuring your project files are secure at every stage is a hallmark of a professional workflow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these tips, you can create a professional logo that effectively represents your brand and leaves a lasting impression on your target audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To recap our top logo design tips:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Venngage-Logo-Design-Tips.png\" alt=\"Venngage-Logo-Design-Tips\" class=\"wp-image-50064\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ctt.ac\/5E1eb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\u201d noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share this graphic on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever worked with a designer professionally, you\u2019ll know that they never just present one option. Try a couple of different logos and ask your friends, family, coworkers, and communities for their opinions as to which one feels right for your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out Venngage\u2019s full library of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/logos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">logo templates here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Venngage Business account comes with the ability to build a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/my-brand-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand Kit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can upload your logos and company colors, and apply them to different templates with the click of a button.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any other logo design tips, or just want to share your process please leave a comment below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>More brand design studies by Venngage:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/brand-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everything You Need To Know About Picking And Using Brand Colors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/logo-styles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Logo Styles Do Consumers Trust Most? [Study + Infographic]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n  \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n  \"name\": \"What is BRANDING? Answered! 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