Good business will have a strong, appealing, and memorable name followed by a simple logo design. A logo is a design, picture, and style that represents the company.
The best logos usually involve simple designs and minimal colors. You can purchase them over the internet or hire a local artist to create one for you. Of course, if you prefer you can also make one yourself.
The first step is to brainstorm about the logo that you need for your company. Think of colors, words, images, anything that will help your business be recognized by others. Use a notebook or write these down on paper and place them on a board somewhere where everyone in the company can see them. You can be as creative as you want or as cheesy. Some of the best logos out there are those with a simple but meaningful message, such as a picture of a tree symbolizing growth and development. After you decide on the idea, it is time to make it professional.
Think of a name before creating a logo
As hard as it may seem, coming up with a definite name for the brand or company will allow you to narrow down your design options, which will save you time, and money (if you are hiring a designer to make the visual). Take note that if you want a logo that will represent your business, it should reflect the quality of the company. Having a name should be a priority and you should try to register a company name in the UK as soon as possible. The process is simple, but most of the time people decide to leave the dull administration tasks to agencies who specialize in these services. You can also buy a registered company name from another company because if the original owner decides to change it or discontinue business, they will have to sell it.
You do not have to follow the crowd
Do not be afraid of being different with your logo design. There are so many companies out there that seem like twins with slight variations in their logos. You do not want to be part of the crowd, especially when you compete for business.
The logo should represent your business in a positive light. Be sure to follow trends but do not copy other companies or their ideas. Take note that most people remember things that are new and different from the usual boring stuff they see every day. Use colors that are appealing to the eyes and not too bright, for your business to be remembered by customers.
Types of logos
There are countless kinds of logos out there. The logo that you will need for your company should be related to the business type. For instance, if you are a professional masseuse, then it is best to have a picture of an arm or hand massage in your design. If you are running a bakery, use pictures of bread or cakes. The best logos will have a symbol or picture related to the company’s business.
Creative types of logos should be left for businesses that are in highly competitive fields, such as fashion and technology. It is a good idea to have a simple logo design for other industries because it relates to the message that you want to relay across; creativity is great but consumers appreciate simplicity just as much.
Tagline
Another important part of the logo is the tagline which you can also include either below or above it. A tagline should always be short and sweet because people will only remember a few words rather than paragraphs. Use an appealing tone that fits your type of business. You can include your slogan or motto, but if you do not have one then it is okay to leave it out. When designing logos, people only focus on the image and text, so they should be able to look at it and roughly tell what business is all about just by looking at it alone.
What to do with the logo
Once you have your design, print it in high quality and hang it up somewhere where everyone can see it. You can also use it as a digital file that can be sent over by email or posted on social media websites. Do not be afraid to use your logo on all of your company’s branding materials, such as letterheads and business cards. It is worth the investment because it will be used in all future advertisement campaigns, so make sure that it looks great when printing large images for display purposes.
Tips for designing your logo
Designing a logo can sometimes take a while. If you have no idea how to start, take a look at other logos for inspiration. There are plenty of websites around the web that showcase great designs from all types of companies. Here are some important tips to keep in mind:
- Make sure that you do not include too many words. The logo should essentially speak for itself.
- Do not choose a font that is hard to read or unprofessional in look and feel.
- Ensure your design is scalable so you can print it out in any size without affecting its quality.
- If possible, hire an expert designer because they will have the necessary experience in providing you with quality logos.
- Designers can often come up with original logos for your brand, so choose one carefully.
Remember that having a good logo is extremely important to the success of your company’s marketing campaign. You do not want to have an ugly or unappealing design when there are plenty of other companies that can steal your business just because of better visuals.
The logo should represent your business in a positive light. Be sure to follow trends but do not copy other companies or their ideas. Take note that most people remember things that are new and different from the usual boring stuff they see every day. Use colors that are appealing to the eyes and not too bright, for your business to be remembered by customers. There are countless kinds of logos out there; you will need one based on what type of company it is (i.e., if you’re running an ice cream parlor, use pictures of ice cream). You can post the final design on the company’s website or social media accounts. Be sure that you can send it out easily by email because many people will want to have a copy of your logo too.