When starting a business, one of the most important decisions you'll make is what logo to use. Your logo will be the face of your company, so it’s important to choose one that’s professional and reflects your brand.

A logo is a graphical representation of an organisation, product or service. Logos are often designed to be simple, memorable and typically consist of the organisation's name in a specific typeface and colour scheme. In recent years, logos have become essential in social media marketing where they typically feature in profile and cover pictures.

Your business and its values

Creating a unique logo can be overwhelming. After all, this is the face of a business and will be seen by customers and potential customers alike. But, with a little creativity and some help from a professional, you can have a logo that accurately represents your business and its values.

When it comes to creating a logo, there are quite a few things to consider. The most important aspect of any logo is simplicity. A well-designed logo is easy to remember and can be quickly reproduced in a variety of sizes. It's also important that it accurately represents a business and is appropriate for the desired image and target market.

Standing out

It's all about standing out from the competition. If a logo doesn't immediately catch the eye, it can be easy to blend in with all of the other businesses out there.

So, how can a logo design be as effective as possible?

The first rule of thumb, as mentioned, is to keep it simple. A complex logo will only be confusing to customers, difficult to remember and may not stand out from the competition. Sticking to basic shapes and colours makes a logo easy to understand.

Colours can evoke emotions

Then there’s the colour palette. The colours you choose will help to create a certain mood or feeling for a brand. Using contrasting colours is also a good idea. A bright green logo against a black background will be much more visible than a light green logo against a white background.

Colours can evoke certain emotions and can help a logo stand out from the competition. If you’re a tech company, you may want to use bright colours, while a law firm may want to use more subdued colours.

McDonald’s moved away from their classic red to sage green and earthly looking browns. This is because they want to be seen as being environmentally friendly after pressure from European activist groups as well as a move away from their traditional child oriented (Ronald McDonald, Hamburglar et al) image.

The face of your brand

The font is a huge consideration too. Capital letters can be seen as imposing, lowercase can be seen as more approachable and friendly. Either way, it should be legible, reflect the brand personality and be easy to reproduce.

A logo is the face of your brand. It’s the first impression people have of your company and it needs to be professional, eye-catching and accurate.

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