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Finding That Perfect Logo Design Is A Tricky Business

Written by John Mahoney

Topic: Business NetworkingPublished July 18, 2008
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Logo design is as important as the company’s product features. Not buying the idea? Then you might well ask the managers of Coca Cola, Apple Inc., Nike and Adidas. For sure they will tell you that their logo design is one factor that makes their names and their products stand out proud in the market.

A quick check of Apple Inc. logo design will reveal that the logo is that of an apple with a bite out of it. This is a powerful logo and can easily be understood and recognized by consumers the world over. Coca Cola is another business entity that takes advantage of their logo. Just by displaying the logo on some advertisements, they can still rest assured that people will take notice and people will still patronize their bottled drinks. That red-colored ribbon easily gets consumer attention. And who couldn’t forget Nike’s and Adidas’ logo designs? Nike’s swoosh design and Adidas’ three stripes are instantly recognizable on the streets and help these brands positioned themselves well in the market.

The use of logo and the creation of logo design that can transcend cultures and languages is a way for business owners to market their products and services as well. Typically a design may be a combination of signs, icons or emblems. And a test of a great logo design is when that logo will not come complete with a name and still, people of all walks of life can still recognize the logo. There are a few companies that can pull this off. And perfect examples will be that of Coke, Apple, Adidas and Nike. These are all successful names in their respective niche markets.

And if you own a company and you may want a logo design that will stand-out, then these pointers should help you along the way. Remember that color selection is important. Just think of the color red that works with Coca Cola. Recognition of one brand may lie in part in the wise choice of colors. That’s because colors are often associated with some feelings and emotions. If your services or products are anchored on an emotion, then of course you have to select the color that matches it. For sure you already noticed that companies that market all-natural foods and health foods often choose the green color. That’s because green is associated with nature. Check some of the logos of eateries and fast foods in the country and for sure you will notice that majority of their colors are red, orange and yellow. This is because warm colors are often associated with hot foods.

It pays as well to incorporate dynamic logos on your logo design. Dynamism in logos can be executed by ensuring that a figure in one logo will appear doing a lot of different things when the logo will be presented. Other than this, it is also imperative that designers should use few colors as possible and never attempt to be too dramatic in the representations of the logo. Also it pays to be aware of some of the existing designs. You don’t want to get sued for trademark infringements. Designing the company’s next logo should be done in great detail if the owners of businesses may want these logos to stand out.

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John Mahoney is a freelance author who writes about various technology related subjects including Logo Design. For more information about John visit his website: www.techstore.ie

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