Logo Design That Sells:
Clear, Strategic, Beautiful
Creating a LOGO is a Process
Make a first impression that lasts. This page explains — simply and professionally — what a logo is, the types you can choose from, the graphic and lettering choices that matter, how layout affects use, and a step-by-step approach we use to design logos that work for your business and convert customers.
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What a logo is (and what it does)
A logo is the distilled visual identity of your business: a memorable mark that communicates personality, industry, and trust at a glance. Great logos:
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Read easily at small sizes (favicon to storefront).
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Work in black & white and color.
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Are flexible across packaging, web, print, and social.
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Reinforce the brand story every time someone sees them.
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Types of logos — choose by goal
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Wordmark (logotype)
The company name styled as the logo (e.g., Coca-Cola, Google). Best when your name is distinctive and you want name recognition. -
Lettermark (monogram)
Initials or one-to-three letters (e.g., IBM, HP). Works well for long names or firms wanting a refined, compact mark. -
Pictorial mark (symbol)
A literal or recognizable icon (e.g., Apple, Twitter). Powerful for global recognition once established. -
Abstract mark
Geometric or conceptual shapes not tied to a literal object (e.g., Nike swoosh). Great for a unique, modern brand that wants a symbolic identity. -
Mascot
Illustrated character or spokesperson (e.g., Michelin Man). Friendly, memorable — ideal for approachable brands and audiences (kids, sports, food). -
Emblem
Text inside a symbol or badge (e.g., Starbucks seal). Traditional and formal-looking; common for schools, breweries, and government-style brands. -
Combination mark
Symbol + wordmark (e.g., Adidas). Extremely versatile — text for clarity, icon for recognition.
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Graphic styles & treatments (what the logo looks like)
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Flat vs. Dimensional: Flat is modern and reproducible; dimensional (shadows, highlights) can feel premium but often translates less well at small sizes.
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Line / Outline: Elegant and minimal; great for luxury or tech brands.
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Negative Space: Clever use of background shapes to form letters or icons (high memorability).
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Geometric: Clean, balanced, modern. Works well for tech and B2B.
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Hand-drawn / Illustrative: Warm, unique, artisanal — great for craft, food, or boutique services.
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Gradient / Duotone: Adds depth and vibrancy; use carefully to maintain reproduction across media.
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Lettering & typography choices
Typography is voice. The same wordmark in two different fonts gives two different personalities.
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Serif — classic, trustworthy, mature (law firms, publishing).
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Sans-serif — modern, clean, approachable (tech, retail).
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Script — expressive, elegant, personal (luxury, boutique).
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Display / Decorative — strong personality, used sparingly for impact.
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Custom lettering — bespoke type tailored to your brand; highest memorability and distinctiveness.
Key typography considerations:
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Legibility at very small sizes.
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Kerning and letter relationships (critical in wordmarks).
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A typographic hierarchy for different use cases (logo lockups for horizontal, stacked, icon-only)
Royal Blue
Medium Blue
Teal
Dark Blue
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Layouts, lockups & responsive versions
A logo isn’t a single file — it’s a system. Typical lockups we deliver:
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Primary (full) — symbol + name (used on website headers, marketing).
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Stacked — symbol above name (used in square spaces).
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Icon / mark only — for favicons, app icons, social avatars.
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Horizontal — symbol left, name right (website navigation).
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Monochrome / reversed — black/white variants for high-contrast use.
We design spacing, safe-area rules, and minimum-size rules so your logo always looks balanced and readable.
Black
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Color, contrast & accessibility
A logo isn’t a single file — it’s a system. Typical lockups we deliver:
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Primary (full) — symbol + name (used on website headers, marketing).
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Stacked — symbol above name (used in square spaces).
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Icon / mark only — for favicons, app icons, social avatars.
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Horizontal — symbol left, name right (website navigation).
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Monochrome / reversed — black/white variants for high-contrast use.
We design spacing, safe-area rules, and minimum-size rules so your logo always looks balanced and readable.
Hex Gray77
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Cultured (not plain ole' white)
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Our strategy:
A step-by-step design approach (our process)
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Discovery & Briefing
We ask targeted questions: Who are you? Who’s your audience? What are your values? Competitors? Desired tone? We gather examples of logos you like/dislike. -
Research & Strategy
Market and competitor research to avoid visual clichés and find differentiation. We align positioning with visual direction — e.g., friendly vs. elite, playful vs. corporate. -
Concept Development
Rapid sketching and digital exploration of several directions (typically 3–6 strong concepts). Each concept has a clear rationale tied to your strategy. -
Presentation of Concepts
We present the concepts with context (how they’d appear on a business card, website, and social avatar) and explain the thinking behind each. -
Client Feedback & Iteration
You pick a direction (or a mix). We refine typography, spacing, color, and iconography. Iterations continue until the logo communicates perfectly. -
Finalization
Final tweaks, accessibility/contrast checks, creating responsive versions, and preparing all deliverables. -
Delivery & Support
You receive the logo package and a usage guide. We also offer optional rollout help — applying the new logo to stationery, social banners, packaging, or a brand launch plan.
Logo Design + Reveal

How to pick the right logo design for your business.
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Want name recognition? Choose wordmark or lettermark.
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Need global icon recognition? Consider pictorial or abstract mark.
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Want to feel warm and human? Try mascot or hand-drawn marks.
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Need tradition / authority? Look at emblems and serif typography.
If you’re unsure, we recommend a combination mark — strong flexibility for most businesses.
Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”
Portfolio
Past Logo Designs:

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Logo & Branding

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