Author Name: Stephen Kui

Post Category: Tips for Graphic Designers

Text-based logos aren’t a bad idea at all, and as a matter of fact are much easier to make. They can also brand your name better than most vector or image-based logos. So here’s an easy tutorial for a fantastic logo in 7 steps.

We will be making this logo:

Step 1. Start the logo with an elegant font. In this case, we’ll be using the Rage Italic font, because it’s clear enough to read easily but also adds some flair.

Step 2. Now we need a tag line, or another statement, which brands your tag line and also adds another dynamic to the logo with flow.

Step 3. Now that we’ve got a nice text logo already, we’ll go and add an easy vector as well. Start with the pen paths tool and make a slight curve under the first part of the text. The “g” makes a good division point in this particular logo.

Step 4. Now we need to extend the path across to the other side of the logo. Be sure to make sure the curve looks smooth and natural.

Step 5. Now click back close to the middle point (but not on), and make the curve flow with the original one. Think of the points as a ribbon, as it has to be visible enough and match the curve of the upper line.

Step 6. Now complete the line over the top of the first half, so it looks like a twisted ribbon.

Step 7. Now with the pen tool, right click and choose “Make Selection.” This will transform your path into a selection, so take a color, in this case I used #009cff, and fill in the shape.

Which becomes:

There you have it! A fantastic logo in just a few minutes. View the original tutorial at stephenkui.com