How to Create Band Logos
A band's logo identifies who they are and what they're about. Without it, no one would remember the band's name. A good band becomes associated with their logo and people often recognize their image at a glance. It helps identify their products and advertise upcoming concerts. Creating your own logo shows dedication to your band and often ends with better results than those achieved from a basic, free logo creator.
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Instructions
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Choose two or three symbols that represent what your band is about. Pictures, shapes, words or numbers can all work. For example, a band named the Thrashing Trashcans might consider a picture of a trashcan to use in their logo.
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Pick a style. Before you can create your logo, you'll need a basic idea of what type of logo you want. Consider if your band is funky, funny or more serious. Your logo should represent the band's personality.
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Choose a font if you're using words, such as the band's name, in your logo. The font should match the style. A playful font fits with a funky band while a sophisticated font matches a classical band. Go Listen Live recommends buying a font instead of choosing a free one. You'll be more likely to get a stylish font most bands aren't using. Check that the font is easy to read.
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Choose a color scheme. Stick with two or three colors and use varying shades of those colors if you need more contrast. Certain logos may work well with multiple colors, but the most memorable logos tend to use fewer. Using only one color for your logo and a solid colored background, black or white for example, can create a striking logo that draws the reader's attention.
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Keep the logo simple. Oversimplify the images in your logo and reduce text and numbers to fit around the image. If a band were using a picture of a trashcan for their logo, they could use just the outline of the can with a few thick lines across it to create detail. Everyone will know it's a trashcan without all the details added in.
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Use photo editing software to create a general layout for your logo. Create each part of the logo on separate layers so you can move them around and try new designs. Save the combinations you like and play with different colors and fonts. Print off a few on posters and ask friends and family their opinions of your design.
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