pegleg31 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Being completely computer illiterate I'm looking for advice on where and how to going about designing a unique/ original logo for my business and cards. I've looked on the online sites but want it to look a little different to all the run of the mill designs. Any help would be appreciated Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double10 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 2D design? We use it at school for CAD/CAM but I guess all the tools apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) Here's an idea, see if you can get word out to Lincoln Uni graphic design students, ask if any would be interested in designing you one to your spec and on your approval. Alot will jump at the chance to get real world experience, even if it is only for a company logo. Offer a small amount of cash and it becomes commission work that they can put in a portfolio and they will be fighting for the chance, and you have the pick of the lot. That way you get a design exactly how you want it, made on professional systems, by people who have a fair few years of experience using it, all for the price of a few beers. Edit to say, students will tend to be happy to propose outside and unusual ideas so you can get some pretty unique designs submitted. I did something similar for a cafe last year (Furniture design though). They paid for the materials and the van to get them there, I used it to add to my portfolio, get some experience and spent the small change from the materials budget on half a cider when I'd finished. Edited January 29, 2015 by cant hit rabbits 123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDaveO84 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I'm a CAD draughtsman in the rail industry and a 3D modelling specialist, if you have any ideas or sketches on paper take a pic and send it to me and I'll be happy to knock it up for you in a format that you can give to your printers Atb Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Some useful thoughts given. But one issue you may wish to give thought to if someone designs something for you is the copyright. You should ensure that it is transferred to you and not retained by the originator. Otherwise, when you become a successful entrepreneur a hand my pop up saying "royalties please" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb8686 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Goto a website called Graphic River. There's loads of logos on there you can buy and have someone modify, cheaper than doing it from scratch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harpoonlouis Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 fiverr.com loads of clever folks trying to scratch a few extra bucks. Some seriously clever folks on there if you just want a logo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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