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The 2009 Logo Of The Year

Published on Saturday, February 13, 2010 – 5:56 am | 13 brilliant comments »

2009 Top Logos

After two weeks voting on the Top 12 Logo Designs of 2009

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Top 12 Logos of 2009 As Voted By You

Published on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 – 8:14 am | 51 brilliant comments »

2009 Top Logos

These are the top 12 logo designs of 2009 as voted by you (the awards that won

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Tutorial: How To Create An Iconic Logo Design

Published on Monday, November 2, 2009 – 10:00 am | 28 brilliant comments »

J&C Logo

Logo design is arguably one of the hardest parts of graphic design though with a little insider knowledge, you may find it’s not so difficult after all. By understanding what makes a “good” logo and the principles behind effective logo design you will be on the right track in no time. In this tutorial you will be guided through the logo design process, from initial brief right through to delivery while being given vital logo design tips along the way.

For the sake of this tutorial we will be creating a fictional logo – for now I’ve gone with a logo that reflects the first and last letters of my name – J & C. Through the use of negative space and a few nifty Illustrator tricks we will combine these characters (J & C) to create an iconic logo design. At the end of the tutorial, you may find that your own initials can be used too.

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How to choose a logo designer

Published on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 – 12:00 pm | 28 brilliant comments »

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With such a plethora of choice it may be hard to find the right designer for your specific needs. Below is a short guide to help you make the right choice when choosing a logo designer. These points could also be useful when hiring a web designer, graphic designer, or any designer for that matter.

I don’t want this post to come across as self promotional, however, I’ve linked to my own examples to show you how I personally communicate to potential clients the value of my design work. For other designers, I hope this in turn, gives you an idea of how you too can communicate the value of your work.

In no particular order:

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When is a logo too simple?

Published on Thursday, September 10, 2009 – 4:54 pm | 43 brilliant comments »

Simple Logo

Simplicity in logo design is what makes a logo memorable and easier to recognise,

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A-List Blogging Bootcamps Identity Design

Published on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 – 12:48 am | 20 brilliant comments »

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I’ve recently had the pleasure of designing the

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Logo Lounge Volume 5 Book Review

Published on Monday, August 17, 2009 – 10:30 pm | 7 brilliant comments »

LogoLounge5

Logo Lounge has long been one of my favourite

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