Comments on: What makes a good logo design?

By: Sadia

Sadia — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:41:06 +0000

Thanks David for the useful tips , I”ll keep them in mind and see if I can come up with a logo that says it all.

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By: Bill

Bill — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:31:24 +0000

This is a gem, thanks so much. I’m not yet at the point where I can afford a professional designer, so it’s nice for a do-it-yourselfer to see a bit into the mind of someone who does this well.

Of course, I’ll get the results I’ve paid for, but my logo will be better for having read the article.

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By: David Airey

David Airey — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:26:25 +0000

Srishti,

Those logos that do follow trends are the ones you’ll find need refreshing as soon all too often.

By: Srishti

Srishti — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:32:54 +0000

Hi..
I agree..timeless logos are very few..But do you think logos follow trends? As in..do they have to change according to the present generation’s likes and dislikes ??

By: Hiroshi

Hiroshi — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:30:06 +0000

Great tips. I like the idea of “effective without color”. Very important point David.

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By: David Airey

David Airey — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:20:28 +0000

Srishti,

Companies don’t need to change their logos after a certain time period. It all depends on the strength of the design. Sadly, timeless logos are few and far between. I’m glad you enjoy the discussion here.

By: Srishti

Srishti — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:35:14 +0000

Hi..
I enjoy your writings and get a lot out of them. I am a student pursuing graphic design. I love the discussions which happen here..
Just wanted to ask something.. Why do you think , companies need to change their logos after a certain point of time??

By: David Airey

David Airey — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:40:30 +0000

Scarlett,

Thanks for joining in the discussion and offering your portfolio link.

Jason,

I appreciate the link. No, I don’t mind one bit.

Victor,

I have similar thoughts about the vertical text. Legibility isn’t as strong than with horizontal placement.

By: Victor

Victor — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:08:44 +0000

I do love the “Open University” logo. It accomplishes all the points that you defined. It’s totally memorable and descritible, you don’t even need the typographic part to remember. Also I’m sure it work with small sizes and one color and bad reproduction systems as fax machines. The only down part it’s the vertical texts. I understand why you use them, but I’d ratter not use it.

Victor

By: Jason Powers

Jason Powers — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:33:45 +0000

I linked to your article as a good start for logos. I hope you don’t mind.

Just trying a new tact in life. Hopefully, you agree.

Cheers.

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