Speaking of logos..

is there a site out there that will help you design a logo for your business (with color most likely)? you know maybe take you through a 4 or 5 step process to create your graphic.
also, once you create the graphic, how do you go about transfering it to a monchrome watermark to place on your images?

or maybe this isn't the right way to go at all. any suggestions?

Slipperman said:

is there a site out there that will help you design a logo for your business (with color most likely)? you know maybe take you through a 4 or 5 step process to create your graphic.
also, once you create the graphic, how do you go about transfering it to a monchrome watermark to place on your images?

or maybe this isn't the right way to go at all. any suggestions?

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If you want a truly custom logo then you'll need the services of a graphic designer. I'm the department manager for the Art department at a college and I get "artist wanted" calls all the time: people looking to have artistic projects done by student artists on the cheap. That might be an option for you if you have any colleges or community colleges in your area.

Also, while I've not used them, I've heard a couple of good things about Skilled Graphics. That's not a personal recommendation, it's just a site that I think does what you're looking for that I've heard talked about.

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If you want a truly custom logo then you'll need the services of a graphic designer. I'm the department manager for the Art department at a college and I get "artist wanted" calls all the time: people looking to have artistic projects done by student artists on the cheap. That might be an option for you if you have any colleges or community colleges in your area. ...

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Such an excellent suggestion. I'm an uncle to a recently graduated graphic arts student (who has found solid employment!) and many students are quite skilled, eager to produce and can use a bit of extra money. As a student, my relation did work for a local Orthodontist and created a logo and a portfolio of wonderfully creative marketing materials.

1) Search the online stock companies for a vector logo. Make sure it's vector so it can be re-sized without quality loss. The bigger the better.

2) If you can't find what you want already made, check out sites like Fiverr and 99 Designs. There are all kinds of sites where you can put up bidding for graphic design work. You could also try local vendors, who are probably more expensive, but you'll get exactly what you want with a personal touch.

3) All else fails, make your own. Helps if you have Illustrator, but if all you're really looking for is something small to use as a watermark and to include on business cards and other stationary, Photoshop will do the trick.

Hi I am a graphic designer and im a student so I will help you for a very low price. If you want to see some of my work check out Tech Clash it's my social hub and I designed and coded everything. Email me at [email protected] I can get the logo done as soon as Tuesday as long as everything goes well.

Hello Slipperman,

I'm a graphic designer and have done many logos. A few important things;

Yes, make sure it is a vector logo with a transparent background. EPS with text to outlines.
Using any stock image will usually nullify you ever trademarking or registering the image unless you get an extended license.
Make sure the logo can work as a one-color (We start logos this way and ad color after) for watermarks, shirts, coffee mugs, etc.
Make sure it can work when small, as in banner ads, etc for the internet.

99 Designs can be OK, but, you really need to define the job well. MAKE SURE YOU GET A VECTOR EPS image. Or a very high resolution PSD file. We find some great artists there, but, they can be somewhat inexperienced to the big picture.

Freelancers can be an inexpensive way to go, but, remember, freelancers often do not stay around long, and you may need support down the road only to find they are no longer available. Be careful, we have often had to redo a logo to fit in a particular situation and the originating artist is gone. And you may need support for other collateral pieces like business cards, stationary, marketing pieces, internet and so on.

Logo design/Corporate identity is an art. Stay clear of fads and do something that will look great 20 years from now. I generally am hesitant about one doing their own logo, but, rules can be broken. And as I often have said, it is not what you want, but, what your customers want. Identify your demographics and put yourself into their frame of mind.

Hope this helps,

Brian