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What is a Logo Design ?
A logo should:
1. Attract attention, and then leave an impression.
2. Create a look that is unique and distinguishable.
3. Reflect the overall "feel" of
the company it represents.
4. Promote a feeling of authenticity and
professionalism. |
Creating
Your Logo Design (Top)
In working with the designer who is to develop your
logo, research is again an important starting point.
Begin by noting and collecting samples of identities
you like and don't like. Articulate your vision and
share this vision with your designer.
"You can't rely on your designer to know everything,"
Osborne says. "You have to do your homework.
Decide what the company or product will stand for
and let your designer know. Also tell your designer
how you plan to use the logo. Will it appear on
uniforms and trucks? Is most of your advertising
done in the Yellow Pages? If so, the logo must be
flexible enough to be effective in both large and
small spaces. Get your objectives and strategy clear
up front. If you aren't sure about logo applications,
ask your designer for help."
Find a designer with whom you can communicate,
someone who understands and really listens to you.
Then open your mind to many possibilities and let
your designer do what you hired him or her to do. |
What
is a Corporate Identity System ?
(Top)
In designers' terms, a corporate identity is a defined
system of graphic elements that represents your company.
In layman's terms, it's how you create your company's
"image." The unique look of your logo should
be integrated throughout all the elements of your
business materials: business cards, stationery, packaging,
signage, sales kits, media advertising, promotions,
ect. An identity system lays out guidelines to ensure
consistency. It should include, color and paper selections
for printing, layout and design of stationery and
promotional materials, secondary logos or icons for
websites and packaging ... |
What
type of logo design am I looking for ?
(Top)
Once a company name is selected, the next process
to consider is how you will present it to the world.
A logo represents your company's or product's identity
and not only does your logo and slogan provide the
first impression of your company and a recognizable
look to ads and products, your logo will be advertising
for your company all the time. Your logo and identity
are always working for you, make sure they are projecting
the right image.
Surveys have shown that corporate
image materials such as letterhead, envelopes, business
cards, web site, and promotional items are more
important to conveying a company's prestige than
how long your company has been in business, the
location of your headquarters, charitable activities,
or the number of employees. Only a company's annual
report conveys more prestige.
Symbol like Nike's swoosh is very often accompanied
by the company or product name in a signature typeface,
also known as the logotype. In other instances,
the logotype alone serves as the firm's identity;
professional service providers such as physicians
and attorneys often use only a logotype. Further
enforcing the brand recognition are the signature
colors. Colors are usually chosen because of their
emotional impact and/or relevance to the specific
commodity being offered. |
Just
Starting My Business, Why Do I Need a Logo Design
? (Top)
Businesses eager to open often give little thought
to their identity.
With so much to get done, designing an appropriate
logo hardly seems like a top priority. However, this
oversight can prove to be a costly error in the long
run.
- A new business must compete with established
companies. A quality logo is one of the easiest
ways to gain credibility and professionalism right
from the start, when you need it most.
- A new business usually has to attract
customers away from competitors. A distinctive logo
stands out in peoples minds, and is much easier
to remember than a name alone.
- A logo adds visual appeal to any document
or website, and increases the impact of your promotional
materials.
- Eventually, the time will come when the
need for a professional logo is evident. Having
already begun to establish the presence of your
company, you now risk diminishing your existing
brand equity. Additional money will have to be spent
to promote the change or introduction of your logo,
in order to avoid loss of business due to confusion. |
Submitting
the right information for our Logo designers.
(Top)
In working with the designer who is to develop your
logo Design, research is again an important starting
point. Begin by noting and collecting samples of identities
you like and don't like. Articulate your vision and
share this vision with your logo designers.
You can't rely on your logo designers to know everything
about your service or product, you have to do some
homework. Decide what the company or product will
stand for and let your designer know. Also tell
your designer how you plan to use the logo. Will
it appear on uniforms and trucks? Is most of your
advertising done in the Yellow Pages? If so, the
logo must be flexible enough to be effective in
both large and small spaces. Get your objectives
and strategy clear up front. If you aren't sure
about logo applications, ask your designer for help.
Look for a design company that has a toll free number,
this is usually a sign that they want to talk to
you and have made it simply and free for you to
contact them. This doesn't mean that is they don't
have a toll free number the are useless, but when
creating a logo design communication is an integral
part of the design process, so daily communication
is usually a must. This can also get expensive for
you, and we all know that when starting a company
you are on a very tight budget. We understand this,
this is why we have developed our logo design package
at such a competitive price and have set up a toll
free and technical support to make the design of
your new logo easy. We understand that you have
hundreds of things to worry about in a day and worrying
about your logo is the last thing you want on your
mind. You will find that dealing with our logo designers
will be a pleasant experience. |
Do
I Really Need a Professional Logo Designer (Top)
Everyone wants to save money. You are probably thinking
you could design a suitable logo yourself, after all,
it's your company. Maybe you know someone who is into
art, or should have an employee competition. True,
these alternatives may save you a few hundred dollars
now, but how much are you damaging your company's
potential for success in the long run?
A professionally designed logo is a one time expense
that will benefits for the life of your business.
Think of the money you will spend promoting your
company. If your logo does not truly represent your
company, you are spending money to project the wrong
image, and you know image is important. That's why
you are already spending a significant amount of
money each month on office space, receptionists,
advertising, business attire, presentations, lunches,
etc. - all to make sure you project the right image.
Designing your logo is no place to drop the ball.
Not only does your logo provide the first impression
of your company and a recognizable look to ads and
products, your logo will be advertising for your
company all the time. Everyplace it exists, people
will see it--from signage to the bank teller who
handles a company check. Your logo and identity
are always working for you, make sure they are saying
the right thing.
Surveys have shown that corporate image materials
such as letterhead, envelopes, and business cards
are more important to conveying a company's prestige
than how long your company has been in business,
the location of your headquarters, charitable activities,
or the number of employees. Only a company's annual
report conveys more prestige |
Your
logo design should be simple
(Top)
One reason your logo should be simple is that people
process an image in their mind more readily than words
alone. The other reason that your logo should be "simple"
is that the simpler your logo is, the easier it will
be for your graphic designer to resize and recolor
it for various design purposes. You should have various
logo sizes (small, medium, and large), a web version
and a print version of your logo, and a black-and-white
and color version. Always plan beyond your initial
design purposes for your logo since the ultimate goal
of your business is to expand. |
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The Help of Hashem we will do and we will succeed. |