Article: A logo should not be treated as a simple afterthought.  The logo you design is going to be used to identify your brand or organization for years to come.  A logo is worth putting time and energy into designing.  Before you start designing a logo, take some time to think about your brand identity.  If you are designing a logo for someone else, study the brand or have an interview with the brand owner.  Here are some questions you should ask before designing a logo:  What is the philosophy behind your brand? What makes you different from the competition? Are there any symbols or images that are representative of your brand? Are there any colors or color combinations that fit your brand identity. Once you have an idea of your brand identity, start sketching your ideas.  You can do this on paper, or in Illustrator.  Avoid adding color at this stage. Don't go with the first idea that pops into your head.  Professional graphic designers will often draw hundreds of rough ideas. After you've designed a number of rough logos, narrow it down to a few of your favorites.  Show them to other graphic designers.  If you are designing for someone else, show it to the client and see if they have anything they want to change or add.

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Think about your brand identity. Draw lots of rough ideas. Get some feedback for your designs.