ARTICLE SUMMARY: A personal logo is something many people would love to have, it’s a visual representation of who they are. For designers a logo is essential to establishing their brand and communicate our skills to potential clients.

There are a lot of people out there that have no clue how to create a logo. They think I’ll just draw a shape, type the name of the company with some unique font style, put in some color, and voilà, I’m done! Nothing could be further from the truth.

In “Top 10 Tips for Creating a Personal Logo Design“, Inkbot Design explores the essential elements of a standout logo that attracts the right attention for you and your business. Their strategies include:

  • Keep It Simple, Silly!
  • A Big Yes to Symmetry
  • Go Handmade!

Designers are under constant pressure to produce logos that are both original and impactful. Although DIY logo platforms make the process appear simple, most of their users overlook the thoughtful strategy and design expertise required to craft a logo that accurately reflects a brand’s essence.

Inkbot Design concludes their article by telling us, “Logo creation is the ultimate task for every professional graphic designer. It is a crucial part of any marketing strategy, and we just can’t compromise that.

This is a great article for the new and seasoned designers alike. The “do it yourselfers” could also learn a thing or two from this article.

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