I thought it was fun to create my logo, although it took me awhile to come up with a concept and a design. I ended up choosing a quill and book because I’m studying to become an English teacher, I love to read, and am also writer (mostly fantasy and sci-fi). Those things are important to me and I wanted to pick a logo that would sort of give nod to all those aspects of myself.
2. Describe the process: creative thinking skills and ideas you used in the logo creation.
The first thing I did, after watching the videos and reading the pdf article, was sit down and brainstorm ideas. I knew I couldn’t make a logo that would capture every aspect of myself or my life, but I could pick out one or two related things and try to capture those. I already explained why I ultimately chose a quill and book. I then started drawing. I knew I wanted the logo to be kind of large, so I drew the quill rather large as a starting point. Then, I sketched the book underneath; the pages looked kind of bare, so I added some squiggly lines as writing. I chose to color the logo in mostly brown, red, and yellow because it’s autumn and I love warm, autumn colors.
3. What was the most important discovery you made in the creation of your logo?
It’s really had to design an image that captures the whole essence of something/someone. That is why I had to settle for capturing only a part of who I am. I admire professional graphic designers who are able to design logos that encapsulate an entire company’s essence.
4. What is the most important information you learned from watching the videos, powerpoint, and reading material for this project? What is your opinion of the videos?
I enjoyed watching the videos; they were very informative and offered a new perspective to me. I have a cousin that works in graphic design/advertising and now I have a better understanding of what exactly he does every day. The videos and the reading gave me a better understanding of the importance of symbols/logos/etc. and how difficult it can be to create them.
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| Sketch 1 |
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| Sketch 2 |
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| Sketch 3 |
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| Final Logo |
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