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<p>This tutorial will show you 5 quick tips to think about when you start designing a logo for a company.</p>
<p><strong>1. Use of the Logo</strong><br/>
An important aspect to bear in mind is how the logo is going to be used (i.e. on the web only, on social media sites, for print, etc.). This can play a big role and can effect the look of the logo. For instance a nice gradiented icon might look amazing on the top your website but will it print ok on all your letterheads.</p>
<p>Also if you are wanting to submit your logo to social media sites like Twitter and Facebook then you need to bear in mind that they only accept square images that can be as tiny as<strong> 16px x 16px</strong> so a long textual logo would never work here.</p>
<p><strong>2. Use of Fonts</strong><br/>
Selecting the right font is paramount to the look and design of the logo and can really be the single point that conveys what kind of company this is. For instance, <strong>Serif Fonts</strong> like Times New Roman or Monotype can portray a more olden or quaint feel (useful for schools or restaurants for instance). Where as <strong>Serif Fonts</strong> like Century Gothic or VAG Rounded can show a more business like, corporate feel.</p>
<p><strong>3. Use of Colour<br/>
</strong>Deciding on your colour scheme will define the colour scheme for the entire company so choose wisely. Ideally you want to stick to just 1 or 2 colours to keep a simple look with a strong, bold colour - pastel colours don’t usual work well. You can even think about using the colour to make the design and break up or highlight part of the logo text with a different colour.</p>
<p><strong>4. Browse Other Logos</strong><br/>
A great way of getting inspiration is to have a look at other logos - the good ones and the bad ones, to get an idea of what works and what doesnt. Logos should be simple, descriptive, memorable and customisable - so always think about this when looking through other examples.</p>
<p><strong>5. Keep it Simple, Keep it Simple, Keep it Simple!</strong><br/>
The most memorable logos are also the most simple. Just look at Google, Coca Cola and McDonalds, the logos themselves would take only 5 minutes to recreate but its coming up with the simple concept that takes the time. Try to avoid over doing things with too many shadows, gradients or reflections, strip eveything back and you can’t go far wrong.</p>
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