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As many of you know, in my day job I work as a web developer. Most of my skills I’ve picked up in the past 25 years of web design, from Internet marketing to social media, have proven useful once I started writing. One of them was logo design: I’ve helped a number of clients with their logos; something that is often a slow, arduous process.
Well, no more! I was recently approached by a company called DesignEvo to test-drive their online logo designer and I was amazed. Within seconds, I designed my first logo. Thay have a gazillion templates and graphics to choose from, making the process as painless as you can possibly imagine. Best of all, they store your logos for you so you can edit them in the future, should you (or a client) decide on, say, a new color.
So, are you interested in a new logo for your author brand, your book series or even your small publishing house? Look no further!
Here’s a breakdown of the process in 4 easy steps.
Step 1: Pick A Template. Any Template.
You start by picking one of the thousands of logo templates on DesignEvo’s website. Mercifully, they have broken them down thematically. Even better, they allow you to search by keyword, which is what I did when I realized there was no “Publishing” category. I entered “book” and presto–hundreds of ideas. I picked the very first one and ran with it.
Step 2: Customize
Choosing a template gets you to the next page, where you can customize it. You have all the usual tools at your disposal, from changing the font properties to adding new shapes and icons. Which means you get a different logo each time.
Step 3: Download
Once you’re happy with your logo, save it and download it (or, if you prefer, save it and keep working on it next time you feel like it until you’re happy with it). When you first download, you’re asked to choose a package. You only pay once, and I found the prices very reasonable. You can get a low-res export of your logo (which can be used on, say, a website) for free. If you wish to print it out, you must go for a basic package, which provides you with everything you could ask for: a high-res (5,000×5,000 pixels) file with a transparent background (meaning you can simply paste it onto your book cover) and with the ability to edit and re-download in the future. The basic package costs $19.99–a fraction of what a designer would ask you for creating your logo.
I said everything you could ask for, but there’s also an expanded package which allows you to register the logo for a trademark, and to download it in a vector format. This will allow you to edit it on your computer using a program like Adobe Illustrator or CorelDraw. The Plus package, as it’s called, costs a one-off payment of $39.99, which is still far less than what a designer would ask.
In Conclusion
So, how does DesignEvo fare compared to a designer? Well, it depends on the designer. A brilliant designer/illustrator can give you an original design that may outshine anything a template-software can produce. It will be built to spec and perfectly reflect your ideas. It will also cost up to a thousand bucks.
Compared to that, DesignEvo impressed me–a lot. As a designer, I will be using it to get inspiration and a pretty good first draft for my clients’ logos. As an author, I will be using it to produce new logos for my book series.
Why not try it out for yourselves on designevo.com and let me know what you think?
The Story Reading Ape said:
Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
Here’s one I did earlier 😀
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Jean M. Cogdell said:
Chris love the logo!
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The Story Reading Ape said:
Thanks, Jean – it was fun to do 😃
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Charles Yallowitz said:
Reblogged this on Legends of Windemere and commented:
Want to make a logo?
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EDC Writing/Believing Sight Unseen said:
Thanks – I’m going to give this a go! Eric.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Hope you enjoy playing with it as much as I did 🙂
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bridgittelesley said:
Reblogged this on 🦉Pizzazz Book Promotions and commented:
Very handy! Thanks Nicholas!
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V.M.Sang said:
Great post, Chris, and the prices are affordable. I’ll definitely look into this.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! I want to make it clear that I’m not an affiliate or something; I just enjoyed playing with it 🙂
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marymichaelschmidt said:
Reblogged this on When Angels Fly.
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The Owl Lady said:
Reblogged this on Viv Drewa – The Owl Lady.
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rijanjks said:
Such wonderful information, Nicholas!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Yay! I’m so glad you found it useful 🙂
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Bette A. Stevens said:
Thanks for this great tips and resource post on logo design, Nicholas! 🙂 Saving and sharing…
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Yay! Thank you, Bette 😀
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Billy Ray Chitwood said:
Thanks, Nicholas. Checked it out…lovely templates to choose from. My best wishes.
Check out my new Pre-Order book at Amazon – “Mama’s Madness” – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DCFWNX7?ref_=pe_2427780_160035660
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! I’m so glad you found it useful 😀
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Deborah Jay said:
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What a fab find by Nicholas Rossis – every writer should have a logo, this is such a great and easy way to design your own!
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kimwrtr said:
Reblogged this on Kim's Author Support Blog.
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Rainne said:
Nice find – thank you 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! I’m so glad you found it useful 🙂
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Don Massenzio said:
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Check out this helpful post from Nicholas Rossis’ blog on how to design your own logo in seconds.
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Mae Clair said:
Very cool! You always find such useful information for authors. Thank you for sharing this!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Aw, thank you so much, Mae 😀
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aurorajeanalexander said:
Reblogged this on Writer's Treasure Chest and commented:
Create your own logo within shortest time. Nicholas Rossis shows us how it’s done. Thanks Nicholas!
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EliteFlyers.com said:
Using a logo generator like you have suggested is good for start up companies or individuals who may be tied to a budget. For a unique and professional logo using a graphic design company would be our best recommendation.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Oh, absolutely. I tried to make it clear that even I would use it as a springboard toward a more professional result.
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Jean M. Cogdell said:
Thanks for the info and link. Gonna check it out.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Glad you found it useful 🙂
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John Maberry said:
I bookmarked this for future use; looks very helpful AND inexpensive! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
A pleasure! Glad you found it useful 🙂
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mjdesigncorner said:
Wow this was so helpful and easy. I find myself spending hours on Illustrator mocking up designs for clients. Thank you! Could you also check out my new site I’ve just set up, I am a graphics designer trying to build audience. Would love to collaborate!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Yay! So glad to hear you found it useful. Link, please! I went to the WP site but it was pulled down.
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mjdesigncorner said:
Thank you so much!
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sawebromania said:
Very useful article. Lots of nice logo ideas.
Thanks.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks, glad you found it useful 🙂
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phoenixagencyca said:
Thank you for sharing this step-by-step and easy to follow information!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks for visiting 🙂
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