{"id":2184,"date":"2014-05-29T13:08:59","date_gmt":"2014-05-29T13:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/blog\/?p=2184"},"modified":"2023-07-18T06:55:26","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T06:55:26","slug":"logo-design-guide-for-retail-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/blog\/logo-design-guide-for-retail-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Logo Design: A Go-To Guide For Retail Startups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are a reputable organization or a startup, a good logo identity is imperative for a business to flourish. If you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/blog\/benefits-of-good-logo-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">discover the benefits of a good logo design<\/a>, you would always try to find the most perfect representation of your company for the customers. You would go to any lengths to get a convincing logo design that would reflect the true essence of your company\u2019s ideology and vision, and at the same time, adhere to the industry standards.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top:40px; margin-bottom:40px;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/logo-design?utm_source=logo-design-guide-for-retail-startups&amp;utm_medium=topbutton&amp;utm_campaign=ctatracking\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Try Our Logo Design Tool<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Most entrepreneurs would think that such a logo can only be achieved by hiring a professional design studio or a hotshot logo designer. Wrong! A good personalized logo that  suits both your fancy and your pocket can easily be attained by using a credible online logo maker. Literally, we have found this tool extremely useful for businesses worldwide as it does not become a burden on one\u2019s pocket and gives wings of freedom to their own creative bug. Indubitably, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/blog\/diy-logo-maker-for-small-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIY logo maker is exactly what small businesses need today<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2>DIY Design &amp; Customization of Logos!<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/blog\/ebooks\/perks-of-using-online-logo-maker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The perks of using an online logo maker<\/a> are innumerable. For  instance, it showcases how clearly an entrepreneur understands his own field of work or industry. For example, if you are a CEO of a new  startup and you need a logo design for your business, you would start looking  for suitable options to get the work done by some professional. During that  search, you come across this new concept of self-creating a logo via an online logo generator. You log on to a website, get registered, read the terms and  conditions, and are all set to create what you think your logo should look  like. Since you didn\u2019t hire another professional to do it, the task now relies  on your shoulders to choose everything from colors to symbols and the text  font. You feel an almost childlike excitement playing with the color palette.  This is the moment when not only your aesthetic sense comes forward but also  your knowledge and understanding of the business. If, for instance, you are  opening a retail store; try finding a symbol that gives a feel of comfortable shopping,  reliable purchase, or marketplace frenzy, etc.   But the color scheme should be one that resonates with people of all age  groups.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Industry-Favorite-Retail-Symbols.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Industry-Favorite-Retail-Symbols.jpg\" alt=\"Industry Favorite Retail Symbols\" title=\"Industry Favorite Retail Symbols\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2185\" width=\"580\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Industry-Favorite-Retail-Symbols.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Industry-Favorite-Retail-Symbols-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Industry-Favorite-Retail-Symbols-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Industry-Favorite-Retail-Symbols-375x300.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The above image demonstrates some of the typical choices for  a retail store logo design. There can be many variations for each of these designs.  More variety can be incorporated by adding interesting tag lines along with  store names. The ubiquitous&nbsp;use of <strong>Helvetica<\/strong> and <strong>Arial<\/strong> fonts  is evident from most of the retail logos we see nowadays. Be it GAP, Sears,  Staples, or Target; most of the top twenty retail logos are all ruled by the  mighty <em>Helv-Aria<\/em> duo. No  wonder, we are bombarded by typographic monotony in the US retail sector. <em>If the big brands can\u2019t convey an exclusive hand  lettered logo identity then why would a startup bother while joining the  circus?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, some of our biggest retail stores have come up with some unique signs to be recognized with. No matter, how trite and uninspiring their typography is, and how much they overlook the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/blog\/infographics\/ten-commandments-of-typography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ten commandments of typography<\/a>, they have thought out of the box while incorporating the symbols.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/The-Hot-Logo-Ideas-in-Retail.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/The-Hot-Logo-Ideas-in-Retail.jpg\" alt=\"The Hot Logo Ideas in Retail\" title=\"The Hot Logo Ideas in Retail\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2186\" width=\"580\" height=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Like I said earlier, a good logo design is the embodiment of a company\u2019s vision and philosophy. Just take the logo of Target. It is so  famous that people living in other countries, people who have never even  visited the store, easily recognize it. Why? Well, the unique name is one thing  but the symbol is also so literal and so universal that anybody can relate to  it in a matter of seconds, whereas, the strong color makes it hard to forget.  So without using a clich\u00e9d symbol of a shopping cart or bag, they communicate  their values with the customers.<\/p>\n<p>This makes logo creation even more feasible through an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/logos\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online logo maker<\/a>. Once an organization finalizes the concept and message of its  logo, they can find multiple samples of their desired symbol which can be  further customized by choosing from a range of interesting typefaces and  colors. By using a unique combination of color, typeface, and symbol; they can  create an outstanding logo all by themselves. This is one of the reasons why a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/blog\/interactive-media\/10-reasons-logo-maker-takes-over-a-logo-designer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Logo maker can take over a logo designer<\/a> any day!<\/p>\n<p>A DIY logo generation tool could be extremely useful  when you have a limited budget. It not only gives you loads of customization  options but is also less expensive. Just by spending a few bucks, you could get  yourself a great logo design without the hassle of explaining things to another  person or team of designers. There is no miscommunication, no disappointment,  no delays, and the feel of having created something is quite gratifying for a  non-designer. However, you should definitely get the feedback of your friends  and colleagues who you trust as having a fine aesthetic sense.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a presentation created by DesignMantic to promote  awareness regarding quality logo design. I have collected some logos to give  insight on the things that should be kept in mind and the mistakes that should  be avoided by entrepreneurs while making brand strategy and planning a logo.  Make sure that your own logo doesn\u2019t fall prey to an epic design failure. Here  you go!<\/p>\n<h2>5 Logo Design Mistakes You Need To Learn From\u2026<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0px !important; text-align:center;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/slideshow\/embed_code\/35152966\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"border:1px solid #CCC; border-width:1px 1px 0; margin-bottom:5px; max-width: 100%;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"427\" height=\"356\" frameborder=\"0\"> <\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I once found a photo of an incredibly designed taco shop on  Pinterest. Its caption read: \u201cIf the food is as thoughtfully prepared as the  design\/interior, then the tacos must be something pretty delicious.\u201d This is  essentially the best explanation why design and branding needs to be carefully  planned by every business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are a reputable organization or a startup, a good logo identity is imperative for a business to flourish. 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