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12

Bitmap to Vector conversion. Online Vector Tracing

Steve Douglas on September 12th, 2009

Any logo designer worth their salt knows that vector formats are the only way to go when it comes to logo design. The vector-capability boundaries between Illustrator and Photoshop have blurred a little over the years (yes, you can create vector based in images, but it’s still a little hinky). Years ago, when it came [...]

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Jan
10

Logo design – what not to do

Steve Douglas on January 10th, 2009

We started this list last spring – calling it 10 Ways You Can Screw Up A Perfectly Good Logo, but never got around to finishing up (which would be #1 in a Top Ten Ways To Screw Up A List, list). Now that 2009 is upon us, we’ve got some resolutions to keep, some unfinished [...]

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May
1

Naming a new company

Steve Douglas on May 1st, 2008

Last time around, we took a look at deciding if and/or why you need a logo. Continuing on, we’re going to take a little side trip before getting down to business. I realize that this is a How to Design a Logo series, and you’re probably eager to begin, but we’d be getting ahead of [...]

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Apr
28

Why do I need a logo? Top 10 reasons

Steve Douglas on April 28th, 2008

Before we get delve into how to design a logo, it’s probably a good idea to take a few minutes and decide whether or not you (or if you’re a designer, your client) actually need one in the first place. Many folks will try and convince you that it’s an absolute necessity to have a [...]

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