First get yourself a graphics program. You can download a free trial of PaintShop Pro at http://www.jasc.com . I'm sure there are many other freebie type graphics programs out there too - just do a search at http://www.download.com. You don't really need anything fancy to do a decent logo.
The next thing you need to do is look around for an interesting font. Look for something that suits your site topic. http://www.fontflood.com is one of my favourite font sites. They divide their listings into many different categories, which makes it easy if you have a certain style in mind. (hey, they got a new design!).
Once you've installed your new font, open your graphics program and type your site title in a new graphic. That's about it - depending on the program you're using you could try to add some effects like beveling or drop shadows. You could also try incorporating a picture of some kind along with your text. Play around and see what you come up with.
Of course, this is the quick cheap and easy logo creation method - serious corporate logos involve a much more thought-out process. HOwever, if you look at many of the more recognizable logos you'll find that they're really just text.
I just wanted to add that instead of Paint Shop Pro you might want to try Macromedia's Fireworks - it might be easier for you. They have a bunch of built in styles and things that you could try. The TWF logo was made in Fireworks.
Megan posted this at 16:33 — 13th November 2001.
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First get yourself a graphics program. You can download a free trial of PaintShop Pro at http://www.jasc.com . I'm sure there are many other freebie type graphics programs out there too - just do a search at http://www.download.com. You don't really need anything fancy to do a decent logo.
The next thing you need to do is look around for an interesting font. Look for something that suits your site topic. http://www.fontflood.com is one of my favourite font sites. They divide their listings into many different categories, which makes it easy if you have a certain style in mind. (hey, they got a new design!).
Once you've installed your new font, open your graphics program and type your site title in a new graphic. That's about it - depending on the program you're using you could try to add some effects like beveling or drop shadows. You could also try incorporating a picture of some kind along with your text. Play around and see what you come up with.
Of course, this is the quick cheap and easy logo creation method - serious corporate logos involve a much more thought-out process. HOwever, if you look at many of the more recognizable logos you'll find that they're really just text.
Megan
My web design blog
Megan posted this at 18:16 — 13th November 2001.
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I just wanted to add that instead of Paint Shop Pro you might want to try Macromedia's Fireworks - it might be easier for you. They have a bunch of built in styles and things that you could try. The TWF logo was made in Fireworks.
Megan
My web design blog
The Webmistress posted this at 16:47 — 14th November 2001.
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I use Fireworks for all my graphics. It's very easy to pick up & learn how to use.
thewebmaster posted this at 23:59 — 26th November 2001.
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well i do create logos myself but due to so much work i usually use websites like
http://www.freelancersdirect.com
just post your project there and see some good designers do it for you .. cheap as possible..
Btw i use photoshop, illustrator for my logos.. they are the best!
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htmler posted this at 17:55 — 27th November 2001.
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if you don't know how to create images or you don't have the money to buy software and are only looking for a quick logo, two good sites that create textual logos are:
http://flamingtext.com/net-fu/forms/flaming-logo.html
and
http://www.cooltext.com
khu19 posted this at 02:04 — 13th December 2001.
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Try either Adobe Illustrator or Macromedia Fireworks.
I don't really like using them mainly because I can't draw
I tend to stick to Photoshop
http://www.evolve22.com