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First off, a warning.
This how-to article is about graphic design written by a non-designer, for non-designers.
I only claim to be someone who appreciates the art and work that real graphic designers do.
So now that you’ve been warned, feel free to read on.
Thishow-tofocuses on using custom shapes in Photoshop to explore possible ways to create a shaped-based logo.
You will not be successful at creating your own logo without lots of patience.
If this sounds like a hassle, then you should probably pay a graphic designer.
If you like a creative challenge, then read on.
To get started, let’s just play around.
Open a version of Photoshop.
Create a file large enough (5 by 5 inches, for example) to layout your design.
Now snag the rectangle or oval shape tool in the tool’s palette.
Select a foreground color that you want to start with.
Remember, be willing to experiment.
Just because you choose black as your starting point doesn’t mean you should stop there.
In fact, you should go on to try 10 more colors.
Draw it large enough so that you’re comfortable working within it.
Now here’s where the fun begins.
choose the Custom Shape Palette in the menu bar of Photoshop.
Choose a custom shape that you want to experiment with.
Don’t spend time fretting over what shape you should use.
If you have never done this before, your first goal is to experiment with possibilities.
When you do this, the colors of the custom shape and the square might be the same.
After the color is set, snag the move tool in the Tool Palette.
Be sure your custom shape layer is still selected.
Now resize the shape to create a new shape mixing the square and the custom tool.
Change the color and try some new shapes.
Don’t limit yourself.
Have fun and don’t censor yourself.
You will also have to consider the font style of the business name for your logo.
When you’re ready to design your logo, visitYouTheDesignerto get ideas and inspiration for designing your logo.
