This is an interesting assignment because I was asked to make a logo for a client. I have never done this before, so it was both challenging and exciting at the same time. I also got to know about Adobe Illustrator and how it’s used and its purpose. With that out of the way, here is a logo I made for my client.
Below is a PDF of my final logo.
As I worked on this project, not only did I learn how to create a logo, but also how to use Adobe Illustrator.
My Client’s Requests
I created three logos, and I decided to explain my final product and how it fulfills my client’s expectations and suggestions. Among all my designs, this logo was the most interesting to me.
My “client” had a few suggestions and interests they’d like in their logo. Firstly, the logo was supposed to be in a shape with their initials on it. The logo would represent one of his hobbies and interests which were: hockey, skiing, running, going outside, science, sports, and science. Based on this, I decided to make a logo about snowboarding.
So How Did I Make My Logo?
Making a logo might seem difficult, but it’s not that hard once you get the hang of it. Obviously, people who are more artistic and open-minded about arts might have a head start, but it’s simple when following these steps.
First, think of the purpose of the logo? Who/what is it for? Second, sketch out your logo. You can scour the web to find designs you’d like. Consider the layout and design of your logo. After sketching, upload the image into Adobe Illustrator and click on image trace. Choose a setting you’d like, then expand and ungroup the parts. Play around with them by adjusting the thickness and adding colours and strokes.
By adding various adjustments and altering certain parts, you can drastically change the outcome and bring the logo to life. Try out different settings and see which one works best for you.
Ending Thoughts
This project was actually quite enjoyable and different among other assignments, and even though I’m not an artist, I enjoyed using Adobe Illustrator to create designs. I would definitely recommend this project to anyone who is intereset in design, or would just like to try something new.