LOGO DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS
During this introductory skills unit, you will learn about some of the basic principles used in effective logo design. Review the Principles of Logo Design class presentation to help you with correct design terminology, process and principles.
Part 1 - Logo Research
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SIMPLE vs BUSY LOGOS
PROPORTIONAL LOGO vs NOT
GOOD vs BAD FONT CHOICE
GOOD vs BAD COLOUR PALETTE
SAMPLE INITIAL LOGOS
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USEFUL LINKS
SOME HELPFUL LINKS TO GET YOU THINKING...
- WEBDESIGNER DEPOT - 12 STEPS TO EFFECTIVE DESIGN
- LOGO DESIGNER BLOG - GREAT RESOURCES FOR INSPIRATION
- LOGO FAVES - INSPIRATION GALLERY
- LOGODESIGNLOVE - AMAZING SITE WITH PLENTY OF SAMPLES/GALLERIES
- BEST BRANDS OF THE WORLD - FAMOUS & SUCCESSFUL LOGOS
- BEST (AND WORST) LOGO REDESIGNS
- DESIGNRFX - LOGO DESIGN (GREAT RESOURCE SITE)
- LESSONS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN & COLOUR THEORY
- THE LOST PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
- GRAPHIC DESIGN TERMS FROM "YOUTHEDESIGNER"
- SMART LOGOS WITH HIDDEN SYMBOLISM
- THE PHRASE-OLOGY PROJECT - DESIGN WITH TYPE