Professors at graphic design colleges in Singapore work hard
to make sure that the future designers are able to not only master their
artistic skills but also add another dimension to their work by using their
marketing or business acumen to differentiate a good logo from a bad one. If
you have worked on various logo design projects or have simply observed the
current marketplace, you will notice that the effective logos are the ones that
are simple, distinctive, practical appropriate and able to convey an intended
message for a brand.
Here are a few things you want to
keep in mind when designing a logo for a client –
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Focus on Simplicity
An effective logo is one that is
easy to recognize, versatile and memorable. A simple logo can provide something
unexpected and one of a kind without having to be overdrawn.
·
Making it Memorable
Close to simplicity, an effective
logo is one that the audience can easily remember. Effective logos can enhance
brand recall value by being simple and appropriate.
·
Creating an Enduring Logo
The logo you design should also be
able to endure through generations that the brand hopes to cater to over the
coming years. By choosing to create a design that is future proof, you will be
able to appeal to audiences even may be 20 or 50 years down the line.
·
Incorporating Versatility
The brand’s logo will be used on
websites, television advertisements, print advertisements corporate stationary
and a host of other places. Make it a point to create a logo design that works
well o all platforms and applications.
Establishing an Effective Design
Process
Design colleges in Singapore cannot overstate how important it is for
designers taking on any form of project to establish a design process that
works for them as well as their clients. When taking up a logo design here is
an approach worth considering –
·
Get a Design Brief
Start by interviewing your client
to get a comprehensive brief on the project and what is the end result that
they expect.
·
Research
The next step to consider is research. Spend time going through
industry trends, standards and assess the logo’s the competition is using. Look
at the successful ones as well as the ones that didn’t work to have a holistic
idea on what your approach should be.
·
Creating
the Concept
Sketch out a few logo concepts based on your research and brief
and run it pat the client. To be able to prevent a burn out and to maximize
results it is recommended that you take breaks throughout the design process.
This way you ideas will mature and refine itself.
Finally, choose to present only a few logos that you feel are
closest to the needs of the client. Do not deter from receiving consistent
feedback. By working hand in hand with the client, you will be able to maximize
your design skills and create an end result that is closest to or even
surpasses the client’s expectations. Logo designing as a project demands not
only impeccable design skills but also a slight inclination towards branding as
a subject.
Summary
This article discusses the
approaches to consider when creating the next most memorable logo design for a
business.