6 GOLDEN Rules Of Logo Design (Logotype) — 100% Essential!

We're looking at 6 of the most important golden rules of logotype when designing your logo. The logotype is half of your logo, meaning if it fails then your logo design fails entirely. Follow these rules and you'll likely end up with awesome logo designs, realise how to design a logo properly, and...

Intermediate - 8 min - Design & Creative Software - Satori Graphics

The full course: Learn Logos & Branding free

What you'll need

Drawing tablet: Sketch logo ideas digitally.
Dot-grid sketchbook: Thumbnail dozens of marks.
Pantone colour guide: Match brand colours for print.

Books

Logo Design Love by David Airey - View on Amazon
Designing Brand Identity by Alina Wheeler - View on Amazon
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon - View on Amazon
The Psychology of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman - View on Amazon
No Logo by Naomi Klein - View on Amazon
Graphic Design by Stephen J. Eskilson - View on Amazon

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