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Sony Ericsson Set to Add Colors to its Green Liquid Density

2009-07-29T04:50:00.000-07:00

Sony Ericsson is all set to refresh its brand identity. Thanks to its decision of changing the green color of its ‘liquid density’. The brand will now be featured in pink, blue, orange, and purple.

Dave Hilton, UK marketing director at Sony Ericsson, said there was ‘clearly a desire to freshen up our advertising'. The revamp comes right ahead of the company's ‘biggest-ever' £8m campaign, promoting its Entertainment Unlimited proposition.

The above is just an example of how even big brands need to re-evaluate their branding strategies to keep up with changing trends. Modifying your logo with changing trends is good but too much of it can backfire. While revamping your brand, make sure it does not leave out its basic elements and that it should still be recognized as the same brand.

Car Logo Theft on the Rise

2009-07-02T04:51:00.000-07:00

If you thought car logos meant nothing, think again! A series of incidents in Mumbai have set the police on their heels. One a fine day, Rohan Desai’s 11 lakh silver Chevrolet emblem went missing. He was disappointed and shared the news with his friends. Imagine his surprise when he found that his friends, too, had faced such incidents in recent times.

Car logo theft is the newest activity making inroads in the crime zone. What makes matters worse is that the thieves are actually young college-goers and even school children.

In January 2009, police arrested 3 schoolboys in Dadar who stole car logos for pocket money. In a similar incident, two teenagers were arrested in Chembur early in February while in May 2009, police nabbed two college students who were stealing a Mercedes car logo in Powai.

“Logos of big cars are often stolen and then sold at Kurla for a decent price like Rs 2,000 to 4,000,” senior police inspector Rajdoot Rupwate said.

Even car showrooms are reporting a surprising trend where the logo maker actually manufactured more logos with the demand rising by as much as 15%.

Police claims that the stolen car logos are sold at lower rates in the grey market, while some are even sold to the car manufacturers. So the next time you purchase a new car logo, you might be buying the one stolen from you.

Simple Guidelines to Designing an Effective Logo

2009-06-17T00:37:00.000-07:00

Logos build up your online identity and as such should reflect your business objectives as well as effuse professionalism. Without these, your brand might sink into oblivion. Over the years, the logo designing industry has been significantly expanding. A good logo designer is one who combines his artistic skill with good business sense.

Designing a logo requires skill and method. An amateur might consider the logo design job as a mere simple one. The task is essentially simple for good artists. Before designing a logo, make sure you have the following:

Knowledge of the company/organization/business.

The company name or initials; ask the client whether he needs a symbolic logo or a text logo.

Check if the company has a tagline.

Know the color preferences of the client. Many clients prefer specifying the logo color while some leave it to the imagination of the graphic artist. Color choice may also depend on the industry. For instance, an eco printer business will essentially need a touch of green in its logo to emphasize on its environmental aspect.

Style of the logo- Logo style depends generally on client choice; they might opt for an illustrated logo, a vector logo, or a 3D logo.

This knowledge is enough to proceed with the first draft of the logo design. Once you get the concept right, you can be assured of moving on the right track. The rest becomes easier with client feedback. A good logo designer thus works on a step by step process to design an eye-catching logo.

Cast Your First Impression with a Killer Brand Image

2009-06-15T07:02:00.000-07:00

It’s not always product quality that decides the success of a business. More often than not, a brand becomes pivotal towards deciding the performance of a product in the market. Well known brands always have the upper edge as people trust them for their quality.

Every brand needs some time to sink into the minds of the consumers. A corporate identity is ideally an organization/company personified. It is the first medium by which a person views the company. As the saying goes, “first impression is the last impression”, absolute care should be taken before releasing a company’s identity into the market. The impression created by a corporate identity thus decides the fate of a company.

A good corporate identity, aided with quality products, helps to etch its name on the minds of the customers. To create the first impression, a corporate identity should be able to catch the eye as well as effuse professionalism and quality.

Corporate identity is not confined to one element alone- it includes all those means by which a company/organization can be represented. Some of them include- logo, business card, letterhead, envelope, etc. These form a part of your corporate identity and as such should imbibe your company’s essence and objectives.

The task of creating a corporate identity should be always assigned to professionals. An amateur can create graphics but on account of inexperience, often fail to infuse the much required professional look and feel into the designs. Most people think the design companies are expensive but they fail to realize that quality can never replace cost. Design companies having years of experience in the corporate industry can be completely relied upon to come up with innovative yet professional brand image. So expand the strings of your purse just a little more to avoid compromising on your corporate image.

5 Tips On Getting Paid For Your Design

2009-05-27T00:59:00.001-07:00

It is sometimes tough to bring the concept of logo designing in the minds of clients. Many had trouble understanding the concept of a "logo". Some people could at least understand the concept of a design or sketch fee, but did not comprehend the concept of separate logo fee.

Over time, I have gathered some information, which are useful in helping the logo designers get paid for the time necessary to create a logo.

Give Clients some Tangible

You may have a tough time explaining image and identity to your client, but tell your clients that you will be providing them with a camera ready art and a floppy disk with their logo. All of a sudden they can see the light.
Give them many Examples

Give them a list of other business logos along with theirs. When they see other companies that they know, it makes it much clearer in their minds what a logo really is.
Don't give ideas away

Avoid clients like "Can you show me what it looks like" unless they are willing to give you a deposit. Try to explain your clients that you have some level of education as a designer and that your education wasn't cheaper. You need to be compensated for your experience and education unless otherwise you are selling yourself short.
Time Factor

Designing is such a profession can be a hit or miss when it comes to how long it takes to be comfortable with a design. Sometimes you can visualize before you start designing, then you can bang it out in half an hour. Others you may struggle for hours before you are happy with it. Add to that the time it takes to meet and show sketches, and you have got a lot of hours invested.

Make your clients realize what goes into a design and the obvious reasons for being compensated for it. Getting their business done isn't a reason to design for free.
Explain the "recreating an existing logo" fee.

It’s a little easier to sell a logo when you explain that if they want you to use their existing design exactly as is, you’ll have to charge them to scan it in and make it “plotter ready”. In some instances, it can take just as long to do this as it does to create a new logo.

Try to stress the sheer marketing value of a good logo design from a consumer standpoint; your clients can see the benefits more clearly. As soon as you advise them of a marketing strategy, you are not just giving them advice; you are actually providing them information on how their business can grow.

Striking Elements in a Logo

2009-05-19T07:12:00.000-07:00

When it comes to designing a logo, there are five factors that should strike your mind:

Is it describable?
Is it memorable?
Is it effective without color?
Is it scalable?
Is it appropriate?

The first two concerns are interrelated. If you cannot describe a logo, you can never remember it. That’s the reason why simple logos are considered the best option. Complex logos can never be successful as they end up confusing the viewers. The success of text logos can also be ascribed to the fact that these logo genres are self-explanatory. Hence, more and more people can remember these logos without fail.

Colors come second in the designing process. If a logo looks good in black and white, then it can look good in any color. Many designers work on the color aspect at the end of the designing process.

Scalability of a logo is important, especially for office stationary like pens, badges etc. A good logo can match up with any requirement and should look great in all sizes.

Finally, a good logo design never escapes its business objective. Logo lends identity to a business and hence should be in complete sync with its business goals. Ensuring that the business is identified by its logo thus becomes obligatory. This is the only way by which a logo can stand out amidst its competitors.

Essence of a Successful Logo

2009-05-08T03:27:00.000-07:00

Every business owner dreams of creating a unique brand identity i.e. the logo. Many of them leave no stone unturned to hire top notch designers so as to achieve results of the highest quality. But in spite of all these efforts, your logo might fail to make a mark. The reason… your lack of participation.

Many business owners fail to realize the value of their feedback and participation in the designing process. There are three basic rules to creating a successful logo and memorable corporate identity.

KISS the Logo: Surprised? Well, the first and foremost thing to remember is to keep the logo absolutely simple, thus referring to the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid!). Simple logos are easily comprehensible and linger on people’s mind for long. A remarkable thing about good logo designers is that they spend 1/4th of their time creating a logo concept and another 1/4th in simplifying the same logo from its present complex form. A good example would be the logo of Microsoft or Sony which is nothing but simple text with style (italics for Microsoft) variations. What makes them unique and recognizable is the wise use of typeface.

Proper Choice of Colors: Every industry is symbolized by a particular color. A fruit juice company can be represented by the colors of fruits like oranges while the logo of a gardening business can be drawn in fresh green color. Besides, the colors you choose will also be used on your business cards, letterheads, and other media of corporate identity. So choose only those colors that would go well with every section of your corporate identity.

Allow Flexibility in your Logo: A good logo design is always flexible so that it could be reproduced not only in multi-colors but also in black & white version. Flexibility is desired because the logo might not turn out quite well in every media. Hence, the logo should be scalable to look great in all sizes.

Wrapping things up, you should remember that your logo design mirrors who you are and what you do. Hence, there should be no compromise with its design. A logo should send the right message across to its customers. Therein lies the essence of a successful logo.

Logo – An Identity For Your Business

2008-04-07T04:41:00.000-07:00

What is a Logo?

Logo is the visual representation of your company or organization. It is the name, symbol, monogram, emblem, trademark or any other graphic representation designed for easy and definitive recognition by your company audience.

Short History

Logo design has its origin in Greece. Ancient Greeks used symbols, which consisted of one or more letters. These typically represented the initial letters of a person or place for use on stationery and signs. Early Greek coins used to bear the logos of rulers and towns. In the middle ages, similar logos were seen in abundance in commercial use.

Merchants in the thirteenth century used these simple letterforms as trademarks. These early examples of logo design include marks for masons, goldsmiths and nobility. By the 1700s, every trader and dealer had a trademark or stamp.

The industrial revolution caused a dramatic gain in the value and importance of trademarks. By the 1950s, with the emergence of national and multinational corporations, trademarks began to move beyond symbols, using larger design systems to unify all communications, to accomplish identifiable goals.

In today’s world, company logos have become the faces of business. The general audience has become very responsive to logos and their meanings. Because of the diversity of products and services available today, a well planned and thought-out-logo design is very important to a company's success.

Importance of Logo

Logos trigger people's memories of previous experiences with the company, leaving a greater impact than words alone can do. Logo itself is the simplest and direct way of promoting a business. It describes a company without lengthy explanation. A well-designed logo will help your business to increase visibility and in turn, sales.

What makes a Good Logo

Don't be too flashy and try not to include too much information. These can have a negative impact. Complex designs representing all aspects of your business and long tag lines are fine in their place, but not as part your logo. The logo type and imagery should be instantly recognizable, up close and at a distance.

Logos with rich colors and rich illustrations may be difficult to use in certain applications. A good logo design should consider all potential implementations.

Your company logo design should be distinct to make your company stand out of the crowd. Using common or fashionable styles goes against the purpose of having a logo and can even have a negative backlash among your audience, who can view your company as unimaginative.

The Definitive Logo Design Destination Online!

2008-04-07T04:38:00.000-07:00

Logo design is no child’s play. No matter how much the availability of a plethora of graphics-related software that lets you create intriguing shapes and amazing calligraphy with a mere click of the mouse, or the abundance of cheap logo-designing services, thanks to rampant business process outsourcing to third world countries, would try to have us believe that logo design is not a very hard proposition these days, the fact is that such facilities hardly ever produce a logo design that you can really be proud of. A good logo design, nay a ‘great’ one, calls for a good deal of creativity, a lot of thinking, adequate understanding of the business and of course, sufficient skills. Let’s not try to forget that software don’t make a great logo design. It’s the mind of the artist that makes one.

When it comes to logo designs, they elicit mixed reactions from most of us. There are logos that you like, logos that you hate, and then, logos that you just don’t care about. What’s more, the same logo can cause different people to react differently to it. The logo you are going gaga over is one that others may yawn at. To make matters even more complicated, our reaction to a logo changes over time. The logo you thought looked so great when you first saw it years ago, doesn’t look so impressive anymore, right?

Perception of beauty, therefore, is a rather subjective affair that can change over time. However, some logos transcend these barriers and remain etched in our minds forever. Having attained the position of greatness, they remain striking and intriguing even with the passage of time. Generations pass by, but these logos refuse to age.

Let’s face it, not everyone can gift you a logo like that. You need some of the best minds in the industry to have an immortal logo design. A logo should always strive to be an extension of the psyche and ethos of the brand or company it is meant for. It can never be a dissociated piece of art. The right logo designing process will lead to the right logo. And when you get everything right, it is not hard to create a truly great logo!

Companies such as My Corporate Logo follows some of the best business processes to bring you logo designs that easily let you steal a march over your competitors. Working closely with the client, My Corporate Logo goes through multiple iterations before zeroing on that perfect logo design. At My Corporate Logo, the logo design experts will provide the client with at least 3-4 logo design concepts within 24 hours of placing an order. Generally, the final custom logo design is delivered 2-3 business days.

Logo design services at My Corporate Logo are surprisingly affordable. My Corporate Logo dot com is the best online address for professional business logo designs at cost effective prices. Being cheap doesn’t mean that the quality is compromised. It is very easy to come across an online logo design firm. But most of them are just a couple of designers operating without any professional set up or the necessary infrastructure. My Corporate Logo is a logo design firm, specializing in company logo design. Your satisfaction is always guaranteed!

Avoid 6 Common Logo Design Mistakes

2008-02-21T00:43:00.000-08:00

A logo is the ever-present face of your company. Words, type, colors and shapes –these attributes help a logo to communicate a message to potential customers about what your company does and how your company is different from the competition.

Many logos fail to communicate, which eventually creates barriers to successful marketing and advertising. For brand messaging, a company should have cohesive marketing approach of all points - logo, website, brochures, advertising, promotions, etc. If something as seemingly small as a logo lacks the communicative punch, you’re your company is surely missing a huge opportunity to reach out to your customers.

A poor quality logo suggests inferior products and it puts a bad impression in the minds of your customers. Find out if your logo is suffering from any of the six common logo mistakes mentioned below. If you can successfully avoid these common logo blunders, then you are on your way to a successful logo.

1. The Clipart Logo

Many clipart images are widely distributed. Most of us are familiar with the software providing the clipart and will instantly recognize your 'borrowed' logo. This is one way to loose credibility of your business.

2. Special Effects Logo

First, strip off all the special effects to get at the heart of the design. A great logo should be able to stand its ground in black and white, without any effects. Draft your concept on paper first. Think about what to present before you decide how to present. After you are pleased with a one-color concept, then produce it digitally. At this point you may not like to add any effect to enhance your logo for web use. Eliminate any effect that does not add value to your design.

3. The Banner Logo

A logo is not your web banner advertisement. You are doing your company more harm than good by forcing your logo into a banner shape, especially if your logo is crammed to fit the entire rectangle.

4. The Text-Only Logo

These types of logos restrict the ability to express your company's uniqueness. A large established company can pull off text-only logos with exorbitant marketing budgets. Test of your logo's effectiveness by altering the letters and see if your logo is still recognizable. If not, then you need to seriously consider the visual element of your logo.

5. Monogram

Monograms (company initials) are very difficult to use effectively. It will take a long time to build credibility with a monogram logo. Also, logos consisting of several overlapping letters generally do not do well, and very often they speak too little about your company and the products.

6. The Complex Logo

Logos with complex photos and layouts make poor logos. If you insert any additional information, then it becomes an extra detail for your customers to remember. A simple logo design with solid shades and minimal lines will definitely have greater impact and memorability.

Characteristics Of A Good Logo Design

2008-02-21T00:37:00.000-08:00

Logos are a visual representation of an organization’s image to the public. Every organization today, needs to promote their brand identity in order to make a lasting impression on the minds of the potential as well as loyal customers. But not all logos effectively deliver what they are meant for. It requires a lot of logical thinking and hard work to design a logo effective enough to meet an organization’s need.

A logo should ideally have a few characteristics that would prove it to be visually effective. The most important characteristics of an effective logo are:

Defining Shape

A distinct shape is an essential characteristic of a good and effective logo. A clear distinct shape would help a logo to make a deep-rooted impact on the human mind and definitely it would help people to connect to the organization it stands for.

Boldness or Presence

A logo should cover the maximum space allotted for the logo. The boldness or presence factor should be carefully decided and created so as to convey the particular message for its organization.

Weight

Weight is a characteristic that should ideally make a specific logo stand apart from others. The finest logos have a weight of existence and are recognizable when viewed alongside other strong images. However, the weight should not be due to over-usage of bold colors or 3D renderings. These, instead of enhancing the weight, can prove to be detrimental.

Contrast

Contrast is another characteristic of a good logo design. The colors, fonts and texts should have plenty of contrasts. A logo with high amount of right contrast on the edges is often found to be more appealing.

Another very important characteristic is the color. In fact, it probably is the most important characteristic. The usage of color almost always becomes very important in order to uplift any image. It is an instant stimulant to the mind of a person. Prominent colors should be used while designing a logo. Distinct colors should be used properly and effectively to bring out the actual message of the organization. However, it should be kept in mind that the use of too many colors can confuse the human mind and hinder the desired effects of a logo. The colors used in a logo design should be carefully chosen too, keeping in mind the color psychology. Every color exerts some feeling on individuals and they should be chosen carefully for a logo to convey the right message. It is known that blue is the most popular color of the world. However, that does not mean that all logos should essentially have the color. The designer needs to understand and feel the message that the logo intends to convey. It might require a lot of trial and error until a final result comes up.

These characteristics, when properly used in a logo design helps to develop the finest of its types and it, in turn, effectively helps to create a successful brand for the organization it stands.

4 Things To Look For In A Logo

2008-02-21T00:03:00.000-08:00

For any business to succeed, branding is the key. The logo is the core aspect of branding that paves the way to a successful business. If you are looking to design a logo for your company, then choose your logo-designing firm carefully. There are thousands of logo designing firms and choosing the reliable and professional designing firm is not very easy. Yet you can always keep an eye on certain things to ensure that you get the most out of your logo-designing firm.

1. Business in the Logo

The logo symbolizes your business. A great business logo is one that can sum up your entire business objectives within itself. People should be able to remember your business when they look at your logo. Just a glance at your logo should bring your products to their minds. For example, the way we think of Nike when we look at the Nike's "Swoosh". It is simple, but effective. You can make a complex logo, but if it fails to impress your customers, it does not serve its purpose.

2. Company Symbol

The logo should portray your company. The aim of your company and the target audience should be kept in mind while designing the logo. Your logo represents your company. The faster you understand this fact, the easier it becomes for you to understand your logo. If you idolize class, then your logo should have simple and classy designs and colors. A flashy logo here will be a deterrent to your company.

3. Elegance

Designing a logo is a creative work and it takes the mind of a genius to design a logo that is different yet elegant. Herein lies the secret of your business success. Your logo should be quite different from your competitors yet easy to remember. But make sure that in quest for uniqueness, your logo designer does not end up creating complicated logos, which your customers fail to remember.

4. Indelible Impression

Your logo should possess the quality to remain etched in the minds of the people forever. If you use bright and flashy colors that are in today, they might be obsolete in the years to come. So make sure that your logo designers create a logo for all times and for all ages that will represent your company in the years to come.

Logo designing is a creative job. Make sure your logo designer incorporates the above-mentioned features to make your business logo design unique.

Corporate Logos - Building Brand Identity

2008-02-20T23:49:00.000-08:00

Corporate branding is the need of the hour. Every organization today, needs to promote its brand identity in order to make a lasting impression on the minds of the potential as well as the loyal consumers. As the world has advanced, time to impress clients or customers has become less. So branding has become essential as it helps to achieve the company’s long term goals, sustain customers and clients and create new client base. Successful branding is all about single thing - recognition from customers. It’s about making the customers aware of one company or its products and services in such a way that they would be able to separate the company from its competitors. Branding seeks to increase the product's perceived value to the customer and thus increase brand franchise and brand equity. Brand works as an implied promise of quality level. It may also help increase the price of a product.

Basic branding can be done in various ways, starting from designing an effective logo, web address, visiting cards, letterheads to advertisements in television, media, events, and becoming a sponsor. The most important amongst these is probably the corporate logo. A corporate logo portrays a company’s identity, aims and objectives. It acts as an important tool for the promotion of a company’s culture. Corporate logos provide visibility and prominence to organizations by becoming a signature of the company. It goes a long way to explain the kind of service or product, the quality of the service or product and the time delivery. An ideal corporate should be simple, yet convey all the necessary information of the company.

Furthermore, logos an important aspect of branding as they can be used everywhere, on the business cards, letterheads, envelopes, websites and even on the company building. As every individual needs an identity, so does an organization. And a corporate house without a logo would seem like an individual without a face. A professional custom logo design gives a face to any business and makes it more memorable to the customer. Moreover, a well designed unique logo helps a business to gain an extra edge over its competitors. When more than one company is selling same products or services at the same price, consumers often tend to judge the products or services by the infrastructure, the overall look and feel of the company. A neat logo, in this case, helps to convey this belief to the consumers.

Three types of logos are generally used – text logos, symbol logos and combination logos having both texts and symbols. Whichever is used, a corporate logo should always be well researched and rightly selected. It should be simple enough for general customers to remember correctly and at the same time attractive enough to remain in their minds. It should ideally stand apart from the competitor logos and communicate the essential information of the business and its products and services to the consumers and thus create a belief in them. If all these aspects are taken into consideration while choosing a corporate logo design, it would surely go a long way to establish the company’s brand amongst the consumers.

Brand Building Solutions For A Successful Business

2008-01-28T22:36:00.000-08:00

"Believe" – Won’t you pause for a moment to know what to believe in. It is the new tagline of Yahoo! Personals - a masterful example of how to achieve the brass ring of branding. One will definitely pause and actively will fill in the blanks and personalize the connection, which is the most effective form of engagement. A strategy should be developed for your company logo design and you have to make sure that your company's brand identity is paralleled to your company’s logo. The connection between a company and its branding should be immediate. Your brand should focus the things that will help people see your organization and its strengths clearly. Great branding reaches multiple audience segments. It should not be limited to any particular group of people rather it should appeal different types of people.

Brand your company for a long term of period, you should not be short-sighted about your company‘s branding! Great branding lasts over a long period of time and its message doesn’t fade after only a few months. Branding should transcend fads in the marketplace. If your competitors are trying to position their brand as "cool or hip" to meet market demands, let them. You should only try to keep your brand consistent so that it out lives market trends. Your logo should be the brand ambassador of your company, the tagline used in it should propagate the message of your company in a lucid and inimitable style. The final outcome of this creation is to set unique and compelling visions that summarize what your organization is about. A brand statement with a logo is essential for your organization to make yourself perceived to all. A tagline – that usually accompanies your company logo – can be a very useful way to state what you do on almost every page of your site. Taglines should be a concrete and clear statement about what you do or why it's important– for instance, “Together, we can save a life” from the Red Cross site.

However it is vital that the information and function that are propounded through the tagline of your logo or the logo itself echoes the brand messages that you want to convey. If you are an expertise on any specific thing then your website ought to have helpful resources on it. If you want to convey that you provide great service, you should have examples, articles, and testimonials about that great service on your site. The ideal is to do more and talk less about your value to actually provide value on your website. There is no more genuine way to brand yourself through your website than to make the site advance your mission itself.

Your company logo should be unique and highlight the uniqueness of your organization. It should communicate what you are all about, and give visitors a sense of your key values and priorities. It should feel like a design that could only be used by your organization. At the end of the day, this is what it means to have an effectively branded organization; and ultimately it is a good logo design, that will give your company the essence of a brand.

Company Logo – Your Unique Brand Ambassador

2007-12-17T05:09:00.000-08:00

Alison Hulett said, “The logo or trademark is without a doubt the ultimate ‘branding’ tool.” The logo is the entry point to the brand - this statement perfectly defines the position of your company logo and the part it plays in your visual portfolio.

The word “logo” means a name, symbol, or trademark designed for easy recognition. To better understand the place of the logo in organizational branding, it is helpful to look at a little history. The use of logos goes back to the early days of the Renaissance, around the 13th Century. Goldsmiths, masons, paper makers, and potters, were among the first trades people to use marks—pressings into gold, chiseled symbols, watermarks on paper, and simple thumbprints on pottery. Trademarks are still used for the same reason, they were established centuries ago: to provide an easy method for recognizing a particular product. These “marks” made it easier to differentiate a quality product from one that was not well made. The value of the craftsmanship represented in the gold, paper, stonework, pottery, etc., could be expressed through the special, distinctive mark on the product. It’s still helpful to think of a logo in those terms: your logo is your symbol—your mark—of guaranteed authenticity. A simple swoosh on a pair of athletic shoes transforms those modest sneakers into desirable, quality footwear with an unspoken guarantee of “authentic athletic performance.”

Logos are still the front door to products and services today. Uniqueness is key to the success of the identity of a business. The uniqueness of a logotype is of utmost importance to avoid confusion in the market place. The spontaneous perception of the logo increases through the consistency of its presentation.

A good logo provides a recognizable image portraying the quality and professionalism of a business. A professionally designed corporate logo will allow you to create your brand and effectively market your product or service. Your logo should be simple and readable. The viewer should “get it” immediately and be able to get a “sneak peek” into your brand through the mark itself. The challenge then, is to create a logo that is simple and immediate without being boring or institutional. Your logo should convey a sense of emotion and personality. Think of it as the layers of an onion. As you peel each layer—the typography, the symbols, the shapes and textures, and color palette—you learn more and more about the brand, better to say more about the company behind the logo. Your logo should express the appropriate tone and voice articulated in your brand strategy. Since brand consistency ensures that consumers will easily recognize the products, branding is especially important to small and growing businesses.

Your logo should look different than other logos—especially those who share your same market space or prospect base. Having a “me too” logo designs, will weaken your organization’s uniqueness and the differentiation you tried so hard to establish in developing your brand essence. It is always advisable to approach professional branding or designing companies who have proper experience in conceptualizing your company logo and shaping them in reality.

Logo: Taking Business to New Heights

2007-12-17T04:54:00.000-08:00

Every logo has a story to tell about its company or organization and its products and services. So it is always advisable to choose your logo wisely because this logo symbolizes the name and brand of your organization. Some popular logos that are identified solely by their symbols are Yahoo’s "Y!” the Nike "Swoosh" and the Google. The attributes of the logo, i.e. its color, shape and design are very important aimed to communicate the image of the company to its customers.

Logo designing is considered to be an important aspect of graphic designing and is an art in itself. Logo-designing firms are specialized in this job and several meetings with these firms help the logo designers to develop an appropriate logo, which symbolizes the true spirit of the company. These logo-designing firms offer a variety of designing options such as vector designs or 3D designs that will help you to choose the best possible logo for your organization.

To ensure that your logo stands the test of time you need to look for the following in your logo:

- Your logo should be unique and different from any other logos of your industry or different industry.

- Your logo should be consistent in any media. The logo should hold its color, shape and design across a variety of media.

- Easily recognizable amongst thousands of other logos.

- Your logo should explicitly represent the vision of your organization.

Creation of a brand and corporate identity involves a lot of hard work. Thus a logo works in two ways: not only does it earn profit when you make a sale, but also assists in brand promotion when the customer uses it and tell others to buy it. This is the power of a strong logo. Thus, a well-designed logo is the most valuable thing for a company that can help them to reach new heights.

Design and Brand: A Perfect Combination Can Make A Winner!

2007-10-23T01:43:00.000-07:00

Designs can change the world. This may sound lofty but it is something that people have come to believe and that has been reinforced by other designers; discussed and debated at conferences. Sure it is a lofty belief but it keeps things going. Anybody loves and appreciates good design. But you have to admit that ultimately the design of anything is only successful when it clearly communicates its message. Unlike art, there are rules in design: there are the grids that one builds within and the brands that contain them. What is the key to survive such a rigorous structure? Knowing when to break the grid and holding nothing sacred.

Design is always a passionate endeavour. But Creative Strategy is not. And design has to be innovative. Can you imagine a world without innovation? A world without basic medicine such as penicillin where a minor infection could be life threatening; a world where we still take our clothes down to the riverbank and beat them with rocks to clean them; a world where we cannot store food for longer than a day because we have no way to chill or freeze. It is hard to imagine. Steve Hilton argues that ‘behind every great brand lies a valuable social benefit delivered through innovation’ and cites some recent examples of how brands have improved customers’ lives in developing countries. And behind every leading brand there is good innovative design to market it.

Brands are everywhere. There is nowhere in the western world you can go where you will not see, buy or encounter a brand in some shape or form. As widespread, however, is the lack of understanding about the nature and role of brands. When you buy a can of Coke anywhere in the world you are assured of three things: firstly, a distinctive product; secondly, a great taste and thirdly, an assurance of a high level of quality, a quality that the consumer has become accustomed to and trusts to deliver their expectations. The truth is that people like brands. One benefit of brands’ cultural ubiquity is the ability to harness a widespread appeal for promoting social good.

Logo designs have a widespread influence on consumer attitudes towards brands. Logos have played an important role not only in brand promotion but have also come handy for conveying the brands motive across to its targeted consumers. Coca Cola has used its brand to create sexual health campaigns in Africa to combat AIDS; McDonald’s has a long tradition of supporting local communities; MTV has used its organization to change attitudes towards issues such as AIDS, environmental protection and human rights and ASDA supermarkets have campaigned against domestic violence. All these big brands have employed creative skills to convey the message through their logos.

Researchers have found that brand name characteristics and their effects on either memory or attitudes have been of primary importance. Although research claims brand logos generate positive consumer response to the brand. On one side, consistency has been shown to have positive impact on attitude. This could be epitomized by integrated marketing communications where brand elements “should talk with a single voice", to consumers in order to enhance brand attitudes. On the other side moderate incongruity effects have been shown to have a positive impact on attitudes as well. The figurativeness of logos have increased the coherence in communication signs and led to unique brand building strategies. People need someone or something to depend upon, and they choose well-known brands, while shopping, because they are assured that they can depend upon the brand. The known logo the known color, the recognized design- all makes them believe, 'yes , this is something that will not betray me. This is some thing I can rely upon.’

Logos: Creating the Visual Impact!

2007-09-20T00:11:00.000-07:00

"‘It's hard to believe when heard, but easier when seen.’ It's common observation that a thing becomes more convincing when witnessed. This simple theory has been applied in every walk of life, be it personal or professional. Business organizations have been utilizing this theory from days past and making their presence felt all over the world. This visual impact is created via a symbolic representation of the business or products, thus giving a face to a faceless organization. Standing as the symbolic representation of any organization, logos lend an identity to your business. Hence logos should have the power to create the much-needed visual impact on the onlookers.

However simple it might look initially, creating a visually effective logo design is not a child's play. Every intricate detail needs to be looked after in order to produce a quality design. Understanding your business objectives is one of the primary necessities that help in the making of a good logo. For instance, it would be ridiculous for a restaurant business to display a logo featuring a pet or a swoosh! If the restaurant business owner wants his initials used as a logo, care should be taken to give it a wholesome look. This would directly complement his business and serve its purpose as well.

After understanding the business objectives, logo designers should concentrate on the little details that go into the process of logo designing. Colors must complement the business. The borders, shades and other effects should effectively bring out what the logo wants to convey. Simplicity should top the priority list of logo designers. It is to be remembered that a simple but unique logo creates the necessary appeal. The famous logo designs of Nike, McDonalds, and Sony hardly need any mention. These logos have undergone very little change over the years. For instance, the Sony logo has been modified a few times, but only in its font. For logos to retain their visual power, designers should experiment with the changing trend but not overdo it by resorting to drastic changes.

It is indeed fruitful to put in a little labor to produce a visually effective logo design. If your logo is visually effective, it will surely raise the eyebrows of many and prompt them to take interest in your business. All you need to do is to retain the trust that your logo promises to deliver. Once this is set, your business is sure to skyrocket and establish its identity in the eyes of the world.

Six Steps Towards Creating a Memorable Brand Identity

2007-08-31T04:09:00.000-07:00

"Rome was not built in a day". The same goes true with building up your brand identity. Extensive research and planning is what is required in order to set up a solid brand identity. The results will not show up within days, weeks or even months. Brand building is a slow and natural process and business moves should be made keeping the future in mind. Marketing gurus are coming up with numerous mantras for effective brand building everyday. To begin, brand building is the outcome of the combined effects of visual elements in the marketing materials. A successful brand building campaign comprises of a logo, letterhead, business card, branded envelope, etc. This list can extend to include brochures, website, flyers, folders or any other professionally designed items.

Successful brand building demands some essential prerequisites. Uniqueness is the key to the building up of a successful brand. The 'unique' character of a brand is materialized through its logo design. Hence diligent effort is required to make the logo design different from its competitors and avoid its being a mirror image of any of its competitors.

A very important but often overlooked fact is the ‘repetition’ factor in your business approach. Entrepreneurs should remember that your erstwhile clients or existing customers could forget about your existence amidst the vast humdrum of things. Your business should, therefore, seek out ways to constantly remind your customers about your existence. This allows the brand to remain etched in the minds of the people for long. Sending newsletters and publishing press releases about the latest updates on your business serve as constant reminders to the customers of your business’ existence and aids in keeping your brand alive.

Today, fresher ideas have cropped up that can be truly effective to spread your brand across the world. Advertisements, viral marketing, distribution of pamphlets and brochures, sponsoring famous events, press conferences are some of common tactics of brand promotion. Online marketing greats are now raving about the benefits of social media marketing, blogging being a major element of this marketing strategy. Regardless of the marketing strategies adopted, it is highly essential to portray the business logo the way it should be. Entrepreneurs should make consistent use of their logo and taglines whenever they talk about their business. Hence, the text or tagline of your logo design or graphics should be crisp and attractive. It's generally noticeable that short and catchy lines make an instant impact on the people. Such impact can be created through alliteration, unique word usage, and lively imagery in your text.

To speak a little more about the graphics and text of your business, special attention is also required to give it a clean and clear outlook. The design of your logo should bring out the objective of your business symbolically. The text should be meaningful enough to lend depth to your brand identity. Once the visual impact of your brand starts to rope in customers, you should try your level best to live up to their expectations. Failure in this case will most likely harm the relationship between you and your customers. So make sure to back your brand and deliver your promises on time to win customer loyalty.

The ultimate goal of brand building is to create a feeling of trust on people's mind. 'Targeted products should simultaneously remind people of your brand name': that's what we call brand building! For instance, thinking about sports wear reminds us of Nike or Reebok; this testifies the intensity of the impact that the brand has created on our minds. So if you want your brand to capture the minds of the people, you must build a brand personality and connect it with your relevant business clients.

Last but definitely not the least, is the demand for professionalism that is required to build up a successful brand identity. Hint of professionalism should be reflected in every aspect of your business: be it your logo design or graphics, your tagline, your presentation, or customer service. These small but effective steps can work wonders for your business and help in the making of a memorable brand.

Logo Modification: Think, Reflect, Act

2007-08-08T02:50:00.000-07:00

Have you noticed a drop in your business sales in recent times? Has the focus of your business shifted gears gradually? Is your brand unable to inspire your customers any more? If your business poses such questions before you, it is time to lend some serious thought to improve your brand identity. Needless to say, your logo is your brand identity and should therefore reflect the vision of your business in true light.

Businesses undergo lots changes with the flow of time. Over the years, many small businesses are converted into large business firms with different interests and vision. Herein crops up the need to pay attention to its brand identity. Your logo should reflect your organization's central motif so as to keep in touch with its business. For instance, a script type face cannot be associated with a car repair business. Your logo design should make the customers associate the brand with its product.

An important point, not to be overlooked, is the functionality of a logo. Your logo should have the ability to be incorporated into any context. Besides, it should be legible enough to be printed in both paper and cloth. To produce such an effect, use of 'spot colors' is highly recommended. Besides, ‘spot colors’ also prevent the mixing of all the inks at the print shop. It's best to avoid complex images or shading as they are unlikely to produce the desired effect.

Prior to giving the green signal to your new logo design, it is very essential to do your homework. Analyze the logo designs of your competitors to ensure that your logo does not end up looking like their replicas. 'Unique' is the term that best describe a good logo. In case your logo design bears similarity with your competitors, you might end up confusing your customers. This might even lead to your company being branded as a duplicate one. So beware... don't let your logo resemble any of your competitors!

It is best to hire the services of a logo design company to lend full justice to your logo. Such intricate aspects of designing as space, form, consistency, and clarity could only be dealt by a professional logo designer. Only a professional logo designer can give your logo design a unifying look. The lines, spacing, and shape should be able to create a sense of unity. Positioning, weight, and balance should be able to attract attention and affect how the onlookers understand it.

To conclude, your logo design should be able to exude the feeling of being the right one! In case, you try to design one for yourself, make sure to produce the right feel. If you fail, consult a professional logo designer. Hiring the services of any logo design firm can give you enough scope to pick the design that suits your business best. Do not forget: your business is your identity, don't mess with it!

Give Your Logo The Essential Power!

2007-07-04T04:19:00.000-07:00

No matter what you do to make your business a success, everything would be fruitless if your business fails to register proper recognition in its market. To let your logo display its potential to the full, it is highly important to design it accordingly. Logos stand for the identity of any business or organization and as such, should mirror its objectives to the full. Hence, adequate attention is required to build up the identity that your business aims for.

Creation of a company or business logo not only requires skill but intelligence as well. This is a task of great responsibility and should be handed to efficient designers, who have proved themselves in this business. Often, entrepreneurs want to try their hand at designing their own logos but the results might not be so bright unless you are a professional graphic designer. Business logos serve as marketing tools and are used on letterheads, business cards, signs and so on. It's, therefore, not feasible to let your logo appear as an amateurish work in front of the world. So, the first step towards lending your logo the essential power would be to assign the task to a professional.

The next step towards a powerful logo creation involves the role of entrepreneurs in the designing task. This is by no means in contrast to what has been said earlier. Entrepreneurs should discuss their business goals and prospects with the designers to convey what they want their logo to represent. They should be able to translate their logos for various promotional items as posters, classifieds, business cards, brochures, etc. Once the outline of the logo has been finalized, the client should review the design and make suggestions. Feedback and reviews should always be welcomed so as to make the logo design more alluring. It's important for your logo to look good both in black and white. Avoid using too many colors in a single logo design.

Any business or company logo design should possess the inherent capacity of standing the weathers of time. Following the changing trends will never account for the lasting success of any logo. Once the trend wanes, the logo too goes beyond recognition, in other words, it loses its identity. The target of any business entrepreneur should thus be the creation of a unique logo design that would stand the test of time and register an indelible impression on the onlookers' minds. It's definitely not a layman's job to create such unique logos. Simple but unique: that's the recipe for a powerful and effective logo. Intelligent design and concept makes a logo unique. For instance, if your business is based in the US, do not use a star in the logo as hundreds of competitive companies have already done so. Besides, the logo design of any organization should appeal to its target audience.

To let your logo imbibe more power within itself, the name of the business (either in abbreviation or in full text) can be imprinted. However, this should not make the logo complex. Your logo design should appear clean and simple, and reflect the motto and feel of your business. Once your logo has achieved the power, gaining an advantage over your business competitors would not be a big ask.

Originality in Logo Designing

2007-06-08T04:54:00.000-07:00

Originality in logo designing can really set new trends for others to follow. Perhaps, we don't need any expert opinion for this. Of late, we come across the term, ‘X-factor’, being applied in almost every field. This factor is even applicable to the professional field- to take your business to new heights. This so-called X-factor refers to something unique, unseen, innovative or original. Originality is the mantra of success but its path is not overtly embedded with roses, especially when one takes into account the innumerable logo designs surrounding us.

Logos represent the identity of any organization; it’s the symbol that people look up to and relate it to the products that they stand for. But what happens when two different organizations are represented via identical logos? Such situations create complexities and doubts in the minds of the people, who might end up purchasing the wrong product. Herein arises the issue of logo theft. Logo theft takes place when one organization blatantly copies the logo design of another organization (probably a famous one). Such conscious attempt on part of the concerned person might actually cost huge losses to the concerned organization. Once the copied logo is out in the market, people will instantly compare it to the erstwhile logo design and a negative impression of the new organization would be effected. This would adversely affect the prospect of any new business and might even result in its fall.

There is yet another obstacle to original logo design creation. Logo designers often tend to repeat subconsciously some of their previous designs or might even recreate a design that they had seen somewhere. An inverted swoosh might remind us of the Nike logo, while a straight yellow line reminds us of a famous Credit Card company. On a larger perspective, lacs and lacs of minds can be thinking of the same design, which they deem original during the time of inception. A designer might be musing over his 'original' design but to his dismay, may find that design to have already been in existence. It is not always easy to judge whether a design is original or a copied version. An established business firm might be thinking to launch its 'original' logo but that logo design might be owned by a small business organization. Trouble is, unless and until the logo is introduced to the world, one cannot gauge its authenticity.

Hence, creation of an original logo design should begin with one single thought: "The design must be in existence." This perspective can work wonders to create an innovative and original logo design as it makes the designer strive harder to touch new horizons of creativity. It should always be remembered that there is no hard and fast rule to originality. Designers should always keep in store some variations of their logo designs. This would allow them to make quick changes in case they come across some distant similarity with any other logo design.

An original logo design creation is thus, by no means, an easy task, especially when so many designs are already in vogue. There is no formula to a successful original logo design creation. Simplicity and an urge to strive towards originality can be cited as the two watchwords for a successful business or company logo design.

Trademarks: How Important are they?

2007-05-25T01:21:00.000-07:00

Being different from the rest always gathers prominence. Any commercial/ non-commercial product or service needs a certain degree of uniqueness to get their potential customers. Such distinctive character of a product usually becomes the registered trademark of a brand. However, a trademark may not necessarily be a distinct physical entity. Any attribute of a product or service that uniquely identifies itself with the customers can become a trademark. So a distinct smelling perfume, a unique hairstyle, a design, sound, name, word, logo, a combination of few attributes or anything that qualifies being distinct can become a trademark.

The origin of trademarks can be traced back to the ancient period when some craftsmen used to put their signature as a token of identity on their works. Over a period of time such signatures / marks made way for other distinctive attributes of an entity. Among such attributes, a logo gradually gained precedence over a period of time. A logo is a symbol, abbreviation, name or a visual illustration that is used by a company to make their brand identifiable to the public. Today logo has become a media through which the companies communicate the nature and distinctiveness of their products to the customers. All companies want their logo to be the registered trademark of their brand.

The primary reason behind such importance of a logo as a trademark is its visual appeal. Whenever we think of a commercial entity, we visualize their logo first. Visual representation, in most cases is perceived better than any other form of representation. So a logo with a distinct appeal that communicates the message well to the outer world is usually the preferred trademark for any brand.

A trademark plays a major role towards the success and popularity of a brand and thus it has the risk of being infringed upon. To avoid such infringements, business owners should get their trademark registered first. This will not only give them the right to use it exclusively for their product but also will discourage the competitors from copying it. However, not all trademarks are eligible for registration. The inherent feature of a trademark is its distinctiveness. So it’s a priority for a logo, a design, a smell or any other feature of an entity to be distinct in nature to be eligible of being a trademark.

To qualify as a trademark, the particular characteristic of a product/ service should either be:

-A never-before feature,
-A common word used for products not related with the dictionary meaning of such a word. E.g.: the word "Orange" being used as a trademark for a UK based mobile phone company.
-A suggestive mark that describes one or more attributes of a product or service.
-A descriptive mark that describes a particular product or service and is in line with the dictionary meaning. However such marks should have a distinct character to be eligible of becoming a trademark.
Apart from the above, a generic name, in most cases fails to qualify as a trademark for an entity. Thus, while the word “Orange” can be a registered trademark for a mobile phone company, the same might not qualify as a trademark for an agro based company that produces oranges.
So, business owners should carefully choose the feature of their product that they wish to be highlighted as a trademark. It is wise to seek valuable advise from companies specializing in brand promotions, intellectual property rights and logo designing to get valuable inputs in this regard. The money you pay for such a consultation is meager in comparison to the manifold benefits that a potentially good trademark can generate for your business in future.

7 Tips for A Successful Business Venture

2007-04-12T22:33:00.000-07:00

It is pretty easy to set up a new business but the actual challenge lies in surviving the cutthroat competition and to stimulate growth over the years. One of the prime reasons why most of the businesses face a very tough time is the lack of proper marketing plan and minimal focus on branding. After all, only when you are able to market your products properly to your target segment will you have a chance to generate revenue to take your business forward.

While a business success is largely dependent on concerted effort of various major functions, during the early years it is most important to focus on branding. Your branding effort should be strong enough not just to introduce your company name to your target segments but also create an impact on them. For a new business the marketing and branding strategy should ideally be able to establish its presence, create name recognition, build credibility among the target market segment and contribute to its status and reputation. Here are seven tips that would actually help you to achieve success with your new business.

Write Down Your Business Plan – This should be the first step. Probably the most common and biggest mistake that most entrepreneurs do is not creating a proper documentation of their business plan. We all know what we plan to do; yet it is important to write it down in a formal business plan. It is always easier to follow a written plan. Your business plan should contain your business description. Objectives, marketing strategy and budget, Business overview, facilities and infrastructure, description of products and service, Industry overview, Regulatory Issues, Implementation plan and financial plan.
Focus on your Branding – Do everything you can to promote your brand. Get a professionally designed logo that would justifiably represent your business to the people. Get your business cards, letterheads, brochure and marketing collaterals designed and printed by professional design and printing house. Ensure that your logo is properly placed in all these. Don’t fall pray to those cheap DIY logo and branding solutions, they might save you a few $$ to start with but it would actually take a toll on your brand image.
Create a Web Presence – It is most crucial for every business, irrespective of its size, to have a website of its own. Most consumers do their initial research on the web before making a buying decision. It is important that they are able to find you at that stage. Also a website adds value to your brand and gives you an added medium to communicate with your customers. Get your website designed and developed by professional web developers. Your website should ideally be an extension to your brand and provide complimentary information to that of your brochures and print materials. Try to update your website often with useful information, this gives your visitors a reason to check back your website regularly.
Create an Advertising Strategy – Most business organizations invest in advertisements but often a business does not get the maximum ROI on its advertising spend because the advertising strategy is not effective or at times, there is even no fixed strategy. Make sure your advertisement is targeted specifically at your market; for example, if you are a local store, it doesn’t make sense for you to advertise on a global media, rather the local newspaper is a much better option for you. Be consistent in your advertising effort. The more your customers see your company ad, the deeper impact it creates on them. It has been observed that a 5-minute ad film served 10 times creates a greater impact on the consumer than a 50-minute ad film. For your ad composition, it is always advisable to consult a PR agency. If you are trying it yourself, ensure that your advertisement leaves your customers with a good reason to contact you and your brand and USP is properly presented.
Publicity is the Key – Yes, do whatever you can to put your business on the forefront. There are various things that you can do for publicity.Send out a press release announcing a Grand opening for your new business, with a short description of your products and services. Keep your press release short, error free and interesting.Write letters to the editors of local newspapers and magazines about your industry and product. Send out further press releases to communicate other business happenings. For example, if you win a business award, get membership to a professional organization, offer services to any charity or even if you are hiring an industry recognized for a key position in your business.Try writing articles and reviews for local publications and industry magazines. This would help to build your credibility as an expert and would add value to your business brand as well. The amount of trust people place on such experts is much more than what you can get by buying the best ad slots on top magazines.
Business Networking – Word of mouth is undoubtedly the best form of advertisement and the more you expand your business network, the more you can have such publicity. Try joining professional organizations in your industry; be a member of Chamber of Commerce; attend networking meets and special events that give you a chance to interact with more people. Volunteer to join a NGO, get associated with a charity organization, or school board. You will not only be paying back your community but also be putting yourself and your business in front of the public.
Measure, Analyze and Decide – These should actually be continuous processes in your business life cycle. You have laid out a business plan but this doesn’t mean you will be blindly following it. Measure the output that you are getting from all the efforts that you put into your business. See if it is more or less than what you projected. Analyze the reasons for any variance, whether positive or negative, and then use the result of this analysis to make educated decisions for the future. You need to keep in mind that you should not be too quick to judge anything. To get a decent understanding of your business processes, you should give them sufficient time to run, which will allow you to have enough data to perform a fruitful analysis.

Strengthen Your Corporate Brand Image For Optimum Results

2007-04-10T06:00:00.000-07:00

The brand image of an organization mirrors its reputation among the masses. As such, business organizations work tirelessly to create such brands that would register an impression of loyalty and trust with the customers. Once this happens, customers are attracted naturally to your brand, registering profit for your business. An established brand finds it easier to introduce new products and make experiments on account of the trust its brand image has created on its customers. But modifications are not always welcome when a brand has not been able to register popularity with the masses. Hence enhancing your corporate brand image is highly necessary to ensure a thumping success in your business.

To begin the process, check out the current status of your business. Besides, find out how your brand is perceived by your target audience. If your brand image has failed to register too much trust with your target audience, necessary changes are a must. These changes need to be chalked out carefully and should be discussed by the stakeholders too. Any change in the brand image will require a change in the corporate logo design too. These changes are, by no means, risk-free. A broad research needs to be performed before giving green signal for such modifications. Discussions with stakeholders or hiring a third party to carry on with the research work prove to be helpful. However, it's highly important to ensure that the research results are reliable; for reliability ensures the success of your corporate brand image.

Company staff cannot carry out proper assessment of your corporate brand image because they tend to be a little biased. The research results should reflect the strengths and weaknesses of your organization in proper light. Ultimately, the goal of your research is to synchronize the company’s perception of its own image with that of the stakeholders. Besides, such research programs allow the organization to judge its reputation among its customers. Next begins the step to improve its image and make it more popular with the people. Change of a company's corporate image is not confined to changing its logo. In fact, the logo may not be changed at all! Image change can be carried out through effective advertising and marketing techniques. Advertising is not just related to the products but the personalities and values attached to them. For example, a brand endorsed by a current no.1 sports personality will carry greater weight than by an erstwhile popular star. There are some brands that have earned their reputation through their quality products. For instance, the "Volvo" brand brings to mind the safety of their products. Such effective trust is not built within a few days. Consistency is required to reach such levels of reputation and trust. Your corporate brand image will surely register a change once you make changes in your advertising techniques and ensure consistence in the quality of your products. Good advertising tricks will rope in more customers and good quality of your products will help to retain the trust that the customers have newly reposed in your products.

It should always be remembered that brands create an indelible impact on people's mind. The customers instantly recognize a brand by its company logo design. So enhance the prospects of your business by concentrating on your corporate image. "Consistency is the name of the game" and a consistent effort on your part to maintain the image and quality of your products would take your brand to a higher pedestal.