Sunday, August 24, 2008

Importance of a well-designed logo for a company

Wondering why need a good logo? A good logo plays a vital role in the promotion of a company or an organisation. The main objective behind creating a good logo is Brand identity. A logo renders a company instant brand recognition that is very important for increasing client base.

A logo exhibits the objectives and services of your company. A good logo displays how important you consider your organisation to be. An unprofessional logo might work against your organization, so be careful in selecting the design of your logo. Your logo need not have to be loud to shout for attention but a simple logo that reflects the objectives of your company shows that you have put efforts in creating the logo.

A Logo basically is a symbolic representation of your organisation. Hence, keep it as simple as possible. This would attract your target audience, those interested in your services. Remember, no one would sit down and read what you offer but a logo can say it all, just with a simple design.
An overdone logo can create a lot of confusion in minds of the viewer. Consider what type of audience you want to target and where you are going to put use of your logo to get the maximum benefit out of it.

In case, you are planning to start a company or promoting it, make sure that you have a well-created logo that leaves a long lasting impression on the minds of the viewers.

Types of logo:

Text Logo: Many organizations these days, go for a text logo that include customised fonts. Many make use their company names as their logo too. To take as examples, Coca Cola, Microsoft,Google, Microsoft. Text logos are simple in their look and also have a great recall value.

Symbol Logo: Logos that have a particular sign that represent the company or the organisation are known as symbol logos. A lot of attention is given on selecting such a logo, as it would relate to the objective of the business and also have a recall value, which means a lot for businesses looking for a wide clientele. Examples of companies with such logos are Nike, Addidas, UNO, BMW, Olympics, etc.


Combination Logo: These logos include text as well as a symbol. They are not only easy to recall but also to decipher. They require careful designing that can closely represent an organisation.

What is a logo?

A logo is basically a graphical sign or icon used as a trademark for a company or an organisation. It gives a company immediate identification that is unique and sets it apart from the others in the market. They are used for identification of companies, brands, organisations and other non-commercial entities.
Some key elements of a good logo:
1. A logo must reflect the objective and features/products of the organisation.
2. It should please the eyes of the viewer
3. It should have a simple design
4. It should have a recall value
5. The target audience must be able to relate to the logo and have trust in the company