Logotype, commonly know as a logo, is a design, a graphic representation/image/trademark symbolizing one’s organization. Designed for instant identification, a logo can appear on company letterhead, advertising material and signs as an emblem by way of which the organization can easily be recognized.

Value of a logo should be based on a few important criteria:

1. Experience of the logo designer
2. Size & budget of the company using the logo
3. Scope and usage of the logo
4. Difficulty of the design
Does your current logo represent 3 of the key elements that make up a credible and high quality logo design?
a. Does the logo portray your company in a manner which says that you are an expert in this field?
b. Is the logo “contemporary”, symbolizing a “forward-thinking” look?
c. Is the message that you are trying to convey to the consumer clear? If you answered ‘yes’ to all of these questions, then why change your logo? By revamping your company image, you may risk losing your supporters, clients that are already familiar with your products and services, your popularity, respect, as well as your market share. You can, however, clean-up your logo or update it with a lot less risk.

Important Points To Consider:

• A logo should: -Attract attention and leave an impression
-Create a look that in unique
-reflect the personality of the company

• Reproduction costs: The more detailed and colorful the logo design, the more difficult to reproduce, meaning a higher cost.

• The size: The prefect logo design will look great on a sign board as well as on a business card or a pen.

• Logo design companies are by the dozen. Take your time, research different companies and designers and compare packages in order to select a logo design company suited to your needs.

• Check your competition. What designs, graphics, and colors do they use? Remember that you need to be competitive.

• Trademark your logo. If your logo is trademarked, this prevents competitors and other third parties from stealing it.

• And last but not least, when in doubt, try the janitor test.
More about the janitor test tommorrow!

Rick
www.visionefx.net