For now, instead of paying for a logo, you can design a simple logo yourself for free using Google Drawings. We show you how to do that and the prep work you need to do.
Where to Begin
Before you set off on your logo design venture and fire up Google Drawings, you need a bit of groundwork as described here.
How to Create a Logo in Google Drawings
It’s time to bring your logo to life with Google Drawings. Make sure you have an active Google account before we proceed further. Alternatively, you can also access Google Drawings from your Google Drive account. The default size of a new document is 960 × 720 pixels. You’ll have to adjust this size so that your logo won’t lose its quality on any platform whatsoever. To modify the document size: You can design a type-based logo, a picture-based logo, or a combination of the two. For this guide, we are creating a type-only logo for a room rental service with the name “Joy Stay” in a tourist place. We are also adding a tagline to our logo as a subscript to our main text. If you want to add a tagline too, follow the same steps as above: change the font style and resize the text box as required. You can also play around with font modifiers like bold, italic, underline, etc., for added effects. Here’s a snapshot of our modified tagline. The next step is to adjust the spacing and alignment of your text. If your logo includes graphic elements, you’ll also need to figure out how to place them in relation to each other. We have chosen to center align the brand name and the tagline for a clean look. You can go with this or opt for a left-aligned or right-aligned look. Here’s what our logo looks like after making the changes. (We have also introduced a space after each letter in the tagline.) If you have decided on a color scheme, this step should be easy. If you haven’t, you can experiment with colors as we go. We decided to go with dark cyan for the background.
1. Where can I find more graphic elements to use?
If you want a ready-made symbol or icon to weave into your logo, we recommend searching one of these websites:
Free3DiconFreepik3Dicons
Keep in mind that not all free resources are free for commercial use or can be used without attribution.
2. Is it okay to download and modify a logo from Google and use it?
No. You can use logos from Google search results and other websites as visual inspiration, but downloading or copy-pasting them for your own use is a strict no-no. The copyright of a logo, as with any artistic creation, rests with the original creator. The logo is protected by law even if the mark hasn’t been officially registered. This means the original creator can sue you for copying their work, even if you use it after making slight changes.
3. Where can I get feedback for my logo design?
Here are a few online forums and communities where you can ask for a critique of your logo:
Brands of the worldr/Logo_Critiquer/logodesign
Although any feedback is welcome, focusing on your brand’s demographic is sure to help. Image credit: Pexels
