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I'm good at designing. Kindly suggest me where should i start from, like whether i should start with Photoshop, or Dreamweaver...

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A lot of replies here argue about which app to open first (Photoshop, Illustrator, Inkscape, Fireworks). Tool choice matters, but process matters more. Echoing on research and on planning, start with a concise brief (audience, core idea, where the logo will appear, hard constraints) and do quick competitive research so directions remain original. Several members (, , ) recommend Photoshop for comps — that is fine for raster mockups — while and are right to push a vector final; ’s Inkscape note is a good free option.

A practical, repeatable workflow:

  1. Write a one-paragraph brief with goals and usage contexts.
  2. Gather a moodboard and note what to avoid (competitors, clichés).
  3. Produce many quick paper thumbnails; pick 3 distinct directions.
  4. Digitize the strongest concept and build a vector master (AI or SVG).
  5. Test at small sizes, in one color, and on real mockups (print, web, signage); iterate.

Deliverables to prepare before handing the logo off: a master vector file (AI or SVG), print-ready PDF/EPS, transparent PNGs at multiple sizes, a favicon (16x16 and 32x32), and color specs (HEX/RGB for web, CMYK and Pantone if print color matching is required). Include variants: full-color, single-color, reversed (white), stacked and horizontal layouts, plus a one-page usage note stating minimum clearspace and minimum reproducible size. Use clear file names like brand_logo_master.ai and brand_logo_favicon.png.

Final cautions: check legibility at very small sizes, avoid hairline strokes that fail in embroidery or signage, and run a basic trademark/domain check before finalizing to prevent legal headaches. In short: brief, sketch, iterate, digitize as vector, and deliver clear files and rules — tools follow the process, not the other way around.

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Member Avatar for JessicaJohn

First of all you should do research work that which kind of logo you are going to create and this research work should not be on search engines. You should draw something new with your own mind.

Member Avatar for EvolutionFallen

I believe that generally it is recommended to create logos in Illustrator. This allows you to create vector graphics, which will scale well when enlarged/shrunk. Considering that the logo would likely be reused on a number of different mediums, it is important that it can be resized without loss of quality.

Member Avatar for Acelabs

Hi dude,

In my point of view Photoshop is better to start.

Member Avatar for <M/>

In my point of view Photoshop is better to start.

Shouldn't he know what he is designing first?

Member Avatar for iftieaq

I think photoshop is best to start.

Member Avatar for <M/>

I think photoshop is best to start.

Anyone can open up photoshop... but you need to plan out your idea before you do anything right?

Member Avatar for madelinekim

Yes,it is true that photoshop is better to use for logo designing. There are so many logo design softwares are available but out of them you can choose only the best software like photoshop,dreamweaver etc. Logo is one of the important part of the website so obviously the designing should be also effective and looking professional.

Member Avatar for hudsonkirtley

The best way to save any pain and frustration with later iterations of your logo design is to produce it using vectors

Member Avatar for B0716L

I use multiple different ways to design logos... but recently I have tried coffeecup free image studio, and it works great. http://www.coffeecup.com/free-web-image-studio/ I suggest Coffeecup products for anyone no matter what level of expertise for website design. =)

Member Avatar for IIM

It depends on how creative and innovative you are.
You can even create good logos in simpllest tool like ms paint or complex tool like photoshop.

Member Avatar for TonyG_cyprus

To my mind, and the one I keep coming back to, after having tried others, is Paint Shop Pro.

Member Avatar for ACRDepos

Once you have a solid idea of what kind of logo you want to design, then I would highly suggest you use Illustrator as what Evolution said. You will never have to worry about having it losing quality.

Member Avatar for mattster

I like using Fireworks, the default styles are excellent, and you can download some amazing free ones as well

Member Avatar for sdn215

Inkscape is free software that allows you to create vector based logos

Member Avatar for riinfotech

I think photoshop, illustration is very best to start.

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