Advice on Logo's

[milanbenes]

me too, I have the graphic design skills of Joe90 hence paying a professional graphic designer to do it in his spare time

Milan.

[ratewhore]

What size do I want my logo in?

Jeez - get a fecking grip!!

Here's my question to the board, what colour trousers shall I wear to work tomorrow?

[Lucifer Box]

Serious question....how much effort do you put into creating a logo for your limited? And did you do it yourself or pay a professional?

I have the graphic skills of Tracey Emin

Paid a professional to do it. He also took care of the liaising with the print shop as otherwise those guys will try and baffle you with science.

He produced a series of logo suggestions for me, I chose one after a bit of feedback, he laid it out in different formats and sizes, took care of card layout and printing, stationery and all the rest.

He is a mate which helps, but I insisted on paying him the going rate as he was starting up as an independent himself at the time. If anyone wants to contract his services, let me know.

[WageSlave]

Thanks, LB. Answered my question perfectly. I would be interested in contacting your friend at some point in the near future.

Not so worried about the interaction with the printers as my father was in the business for many years.

[Lucifer Box]

Just drop me a mail with your requirements when you're ready and I'll forward it on to him.

You've seen some of his work already on that document I sent you.

[EternalOptimist]

How much would he charge LB ?


I'm only interested in something for my CV

[WageSlave]

You've seen some of his work already on that document I sent you.

Yes, and it certainly looked very professional.

Btw, never mentioned it before but I do like your website. Good stuff!

[Lucifer Box]

How much would he charge LB ?


I'm only interested in something for my CV

I'll ask him EO. He charges by the hour so I'll ask him his estimate for one logo, CV sized, to include selection from a few options.

I seem to recall he charged me ca £350 for 2 x logos from a selection plus layout work for business cards plus print shop liaison but that was a couple of years ago.

[Lucifer Box]

Yes, and it certainly looked very professional.

Btw, never mentioned it before but I do like your website. Good stuff!

Thanks, Slave, I liked his work too. The webtulipe (other than the logo) I did myself, but he does web layout work too.

[xoggoth]

Maybe I am misunderstanding but the best size for any image is a large as possible. Then resizing downwards gives the least reduction in quality.