How Do I make Logos??

[onenothing]

I am new to making my own logos, I was wondering what program do you use? I am not the most computer savvy, so the easier, the better.

Thanks

[Layton is my Homeboy]

Originally Posted by onenothing

I am new to making my own logos, I was wondering what program do you use? I am not the most computer savvy, so the easier, the better.

Thanks

First of all, welcome. It's always good to have new talent on the boards.

I'm pretty sure most people on this forum use Photoshop to do their logos, which is excellent if you have it. Personally, since I am poor, I use the GIMP, which is basically a free open-source version of the same program.

If all else fails, you can always use truty old Microsoft Paint, except that logo files must be either jpeg or png format, and paint on saves in bmp. If you download IrfanView (also free, and an excellent program for a number of reasons,) you can conver bmps to almost any format you want.

Anyway, I am no expert at making logos, so hopefully that helps, and if not I'm sure someone else can. Good luck, and I look forward to seeing some of your creations!

[StorminZ]

Logos can be created with two types of programs ... bitmap including Adobe Photoshop, Corel Photo-Paint, and Corel PaintShop Pro to name 3 most common programs ... and vector which includes Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw. Bitmap programs work on a pixel basis and work best at high resolutions meaning small images do not translate well into larger images. On the other hand, vector programs work on a "mathematical basis" (won't go into the details) which helps maintain the smoothness and crispness of images at any size.

IMHO, a vector-based program is the way to go given the enhanced capacity to manipulate curves while maintaining sharpness of the image. I do all my logos in CorelDraw, then export to .jpg or other bitmap format (e.g., png).

If you want a free vector-based program, check out Free Serif Software ... the DrawPlus program, while an older version, will give you a great intro to the vector-based drawing platform. From there, you can migrate to CorelDraw (older versions sell at a low cost on eBay) or the more expensive Adobe Illustrator.

GIMP is a very good "paint-like" program, though much more robust than MS Paint. If you purchase the CorelDraw product, it comes with Corel Photo-Paint, so you get a 2-for-1 advantage and two very powerful programs at that.

Have fun! And ask lots of questions as you get into the hobby (BTW, logo creation can become addicting) ... there are many talented individuals who freely share their skills, tips and tricks.

[knuckler]

There's another vector based program called Inkscape:

http://www.inkscape.org/