July 25th, 2010 by Soner

The design industry on the internet is getting bigger and bigger every minute. Too many “designers”, many buyers, lots of discussions, too many contests, different likes and dislikes and in the end many revisions.
In this article, I want to emphasize the importance of getting unlimited revisions from a designer, when you are buying a design. It doesn’t matter if it is a logo, a business card, a catalog, a T-shirt or a webpage.
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July 23rd, 2010 by Soner

A logo, trademark, emblem, brand, logotype, symbol, identity, mark, insignia represents a company to consumers. It gets its meaning from the company it represents, not the other way around. It’s effectiveness can help to sell a product or service to the public. It’s the identifier that consumers sometimes attach themselves to and become loyal to. It’s a visual expression of a company, product or service. The role of the logo is to point or designate in the simplest form possible.
There are five elements that you can find in great and successful logo designs. Most of the logos you know and love will meet all these criteria. When you think of a great logo what brands come to mind? Remember the logos for those brands as you read through this article and see if they meet the five criteria.
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July 22nd, 2010 by Soner

the front of Base-10 business card
A great business card is absolutely essential to set you apart and it is often the first peek a potential client gets into who you are and how you conduct your business. A sloppy card will speak just as loudly as a stunning one. If you want to leave a lasting impression, you need a great business card (not just a good one).
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July 18th, 2010 by Soner

Want to know the secrets of how top graphic designers create their logos?
This article will reveal exactly how top logo designers of today’s modern age create their logos. It will show the design process that these designers go through to get to their final logo design.
Their Design Process:
- The Brief
- Research
- Visual Research
- Sketching & Conceptualising
- Reflection
- Positioning
- Presentations
- Celebration
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July 15th, 2010 by Soner

Logo design in today’s world is totally under rated. People do not understand how important a good logo is and how valuable it is to their business and this is why I am going to outline some very important facts telling you exactly why logo design should not cost $5 and why your logo is not something you should take lightly.
In broad terms, I will do this by comparing “cheap logo design” to “professional logo design” and I will outline the reasons why professional logo designers do not charge such low fees and why you should invest in a professional logo design.
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July 12th, 2010 by admin

If I didn’t know it already, I wouldn’t discern that the gallery below is made up of drawings. Yes! They are NOT photographs. Vector drawings using gradient mesh to be specific. Except for Bert Monroy, all of the vector art displayed here are 100% made from Adobe Illustrator.
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July 12th, 2010 by admin

Logos are everywhere. Because of this, only a few can rise among the noise — and often it’s the more unique logos that are most memorable. Sometimes to be unique, you’ve also got to be weird. In this post, we showcase twenty lovably strange logos that work.
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July 10th, 2010 by admin
With the power of the Web, and more eyes watching than ever, it’s important for a business to communicate its unique message clearly. The easiest way to recognize a company and distinguish it from others is by its logo. Below, we go through 10 common logo design mistakes that you should avoid if you want to create a successful and professional logo.
1. Designed By An Amateur

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July 5th, 2010 by admin

This roundup was gathered through a combination of top notch Google-ing and What-the-font–ing. Midway through my travels across the internet, I stumbled upon a Web 2.0 logo font roundup, which is worth a look as well.
You’ve seen these fonts, now you get to learn their names:
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February 16th, 2010 by admin

Color offers an instantaneous method for conveying meaning and message in your logo designs. It’s probably the most powerful non-verbal form of communication we can use as designers. Our minds are programmed to respond to color. The subliminal messages we get from color shape our thoughts. As humans our very survival is hung on the identification of color. We stop our cars for red lights and go on green, we look at the color of certain plants and animals to determine whether or not they are safe for us to eat or touch, the bottom line is that color is a very important part of our daily lives. It’s important for us as designers to use color appropriately and understand the meaning behind the colors we choose.
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