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TrueHeart365:
Please how do i charge for this kind of work?

I'm good at graphics design but some clients taking advantage of me because I'm new to the business side of it. I keep getting deceitful figures from my colleagues whenever i ask for advice (too high or too low).

I notice these clients run back to me after they must have been billed by competition and I end up doing the work at a loss due to inconsistent pricing and fear of losing them.

please, any pro in the house should help me as i have a new client that is asking for a price and i don't want to mess things up again.

thanks.

Hyinkar97:
Here are a few of my works.

P.S: Keep in mind, these are minimalist designs

Nat404:
Hello, I need someone who could design a book cover for me. Anyone here please?

Oluwabee:
I'm impressed. I am just learning and i can see all i have been taught.

well done!

Mrshape:
You don't get it
both papers are same time. And end same time.
This is not carry over this is waec GCE exam

Look at the time table both start same time and end same time. I have never seen this in my life.
Further inquiries from the weave official they said both subjects are replaceable.
I graduated from uniben in basic medical science, life science, pharmacy, medicine faculties they specifiy biology, physics, English, chemistry and maths for o level
Not biology or health science

halogen5:
Here are mine...

please contact me on 09093379545 also available on WhatsApp

Ernesthugo:
seen are u on whatsap bro? Please dnt be offended my frnd did the logo,but i gave him the image i wanted i only wanted him to help me with font and edit but he did nt get the font i wished i had.

Ernesthugo:
Give me number

ecclize:
u are missing it bro...
it's about the designer to shape out a meaningful ideas to it clients (company) whenever his\her service is needed...
is not about the company deciding to change logo, and if the company decides then it more money to the designer...
Logo might be overrated (your opinion) so far people still want it, someone must do the job... and believe me the idea of businesses having a logo has became a tradition

Jesse25:
Please can you use coreldraw to create a nice logo??

Ernesthugo:
do u make logo?

From the early days in school, you love to play with colors and likes the drawing period. As you grew in age, so does your passion for design so much so that you decided to choose it as your career. With attention to detail, creativity and the ability to play around with colors, you are all set to become a great logo designer.

To make your dream come true, you join a logo design company. Unfortunately, you start moving away from the core principles of logo design and started following the latest logo design trends. Although this approach might work it can also backfire, therefore, it is important to stick to the basics when creating brand logos.

If you want to refresh some of the golden rules of logo design that you might have learned along the way then you are at the right place. Here are seven golden rules of logo design from logo design specialist David Airey that will turn you into a better logo designer.


1. Lay a Solid Foundation

Ask any logo designer and they will tell you that each project teaches them new things. Every client is different and every designer has his or her own distinct style for creating logos. To make sure that all the stakeholders stay on the same page, it is important to develop a consensus. That would happen when you ask the right questions from clients.

This will help you build a solid foundation for your logo design project and understand what the client exactly expects from you. Do in-depth research and lay the groundwork for your logo design projects, which you can build upon and create exceptional logo designs that both your clients and their audiences will love.


2. Sketch, Sketch, Sketch

With so much emphasis on digital tools, logo designers have almost forgotten how to use their sketchpad. Sometimes it is better for logo designers to ditch screens and mouse, pick up their pen and paper, and start sketching. Technically speaking, sketching makes it easier to play around with shapes and place them exactly where you want them. In addition to this, you can use your sketches as a prototype, showing your clients what your logo will eventually look like.

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This also helps clients visualize the final version and request changes if necessary on the spot, saving you time and resources on rework. Paula Scher, a designer who created the CitiBank logo, drew the first sketch of CitiBank’s logo on a napkin during one of her initial meetings with CitiBank’s higher-ups. The sketch had the iconic umbrella over the evergreen wordmark. That sketch was later refined into what we know today as CitiBank’s logo. The sketch looks something like this.


3. Keep It Relevant

A logo can tell a lot about your brand. From its shape to its color to its typeface, it can create a perception about your brand in the mind of the viewer. That is why it is important that you pay attention to minor details. Choose logo elements that align with your brand personality. For instance, an elegant font will suit a high street brand than a lower end one. Make sure that your logo rationale aligns with the brand personality of the client’s brand.

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The best example is Amazon’s logo. The arrow pointing from “a” to “z” shows that Amazon sells a complete range of products in its online store. McDonald’s logo is another great example of what a relevant logo looks like. The famous golden arches are a symbol depicting mammary glands, which is a sign of nutrition. This reflects that food at McDonald’s is nutritious and tasty.


4. Make Brand Recall Your Priority

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
...Leonardo Da Vinci

When it comes to logo design, simple is always better. The more complex your brand logo is, the harder it is for your customers to remember it. From a marketing standpoint, you want your customers to recognize your brand from its logo. This would only happen if you have a simple and clean logo design.

Just look at the Nike logo and you will understand what I am talking about. That black swoosh is widely popular around the globe and anyone can recognize Nike products just by seeing the black swoosh symbol on their products. Unlike other logos that have gone through an evolution, the Nike logo has maintained its original look.


5. Make It Stand Out

There are millions of brands in the world and every brand wants to stand out from the crowd. That is why every brand has their own unique logo. As a logo designer, you are expected to think outside the box, come up with unique logo ideas and convert them into physical equivalent as well. Instead of copying other brand logos, you should strive to differentiate your logos.

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There is a common misconception prevalent among logo designers that you will have to create something out of this world to make your brand logo stand in a separate league. With minor tweaks and touches here and there, you can give a logo a truly unique look. Apple Inc’s iconic bitten apple logo is a great example of how logo designers can create novel logos with minimum effort.


6. Let Your Logo Speaks For Itself

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Do not try too hard to show what a brand does with its logo as it would, in most cases, ruin it. It would be much better if you give your logo voice and let it speaks for itself. You do not have to use your brand name in your logos. Shell logo is the perfect example of how you can say everything with your brand logo without saying a single word.


7. Fill Colors At The End

When creating a logo, always create a black and white version of the logo first. This will help you stay laser-focused on logo idea and pay attention to logo elements instead of worrying about colors. Once the monochrome version of your logo is complete, then breathe new life into your logos by adding colors to it.

UPS logo illustrates this point perfectly. The black and white version was created initially by paying attention to details. Soon after the completion of the black and white logos, colors were added to it. It gives the UPS logo much more refined look. You can achieve the same refined look for your logo by following the same process.

Which golden rules of logo design do you adhere to when creating logo design? Feel free to share it with us in the comments section below.

johnny6211:
Oh, what if we chat on fb

johnny6211:
Can we meet sa

ola9ja:
The fact that you can apologize on this , shows me you can go very far in life, keep it up bro, you were actually
wrong with the approach you used .

healthserve:
So read can apologise. When I expressed my own emotions weeks back about a dubious cliebtm you typed over 50 lines to vilify me based on emotions expressed and not service rendered. You didn't judge me based on performance but based on emotions. You entirely chose the side of the dubious client despite knowing fully well I was the victim of a dubious client. You only saw outbursts and emotions.


Today, you had people convey their houhts about your words and you apologised. You addressed me without giving me chance to express why I was angry that day like I was condemned to not have a right to express myself in the face of negative treatment


When judging issues let's not sound absolute


I read your comment the other day and I laughed at how you rashly judged me albeit even falsely. I required a client paid advance deposit after doing his entire designs to be assured I wouldn't be ripped off since I've done the job already, you forgot to judge me asper the job done and the actions of the client, but rather focused on emotions. Who won't be angry working two days and getting ripped off?


In another case bro,,judge aright. Youvgave verdict to a thief the other day, I didn't reply you lest you said I was emotionalm just as you are today. Without expressed emotions, we're notnhumans bro.


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