Your logo is the face of your brand.
It will appear on your website, your products, your marketing, your in-store signage, and just about any other place where people interact with your brand. It might seem like a small asset, but there’s a lot packed into it. Your brand values, products, audience, industry, background, and personality are all tied to your logo.
This in-depth guide walks you through the branding and logo design process. By the end, you’ll be able to create a business logo from scratch—everything from choosing a color to making the design itself.
How to design a logo from scratch
- Define your brand identity
- Seek inspiration
- Determine logo style
- Choose a logo type
- Decide on a color scheme
- Pick a font
- Outline a logo shape
- Fine-tune your logo design
- Choose the best option
- Integrate the logo into your business
1. Define your brand identity
Brand identitydesign is a catch-all term for the visual elements of your brand, including your brand colors, your logo, and the …