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Color in Logos

Color in Logos. CTAE Resource Network By: Juliane Monko & Dr. Frank B. Flanders Spring 2010. Objectives. Explain what makes a great logo Discuss four major factors that define a memorable logo Discuss how color makes logos successful Discuss the affects color on logo.

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Color in Logos

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  1. Color in Logos CTAE Resource Network By: Juliane Monko & Dr. Frank B. Flanders Spring 2010

  2. Objectives • Explain what makes a great logo • Discuss four major factors that define a memorable logo • Discuss how color makes logos successful • Discuss the affects color on logo

  3. Businesses Use Color to Market Products: • Over 80% of visual information is related to color • Colors are used to ‘brand’ products, companies and organizations • Colors are used to indicate quality of the merchandise • Color can influence consumers’ purchase decisions

  4. Businesses Use Color To Market Products: • Color affects how consumers see things • Color affects consumer emotions • Color affects buying decisions • Color is used in ads because of its superior attention getting properties • Color can capture and hold attention

  5. What makes a classic logo? • The process of creating a good logo is involved. It requires an eye for composition and creativity, and patience. Good logos generally have 4 important characteristics. • Simple • Bold • Classy • Memorable

  6. What makes a classic logo? • Simple – The best logos are usually simple. Intricate detail and multiple colors are usually not a part of successful logo design.

  7. What makes a classic logo? continued • Bold – Like bolded text in a book, a bold logo grabs the viewer’s eye. Logos must have an impact on the viewer. Customers equate your business the logo. It is a representation of the business.

  8. What makes a classic logo? continued • Classy – Great logos are elegant and classy in design. Elegant logo design is achieved with the right combination of colors and graphic elements.

  9. What makes a classic logo? continued • Memorable – Good logos have a clean, clear design that is easily remembered, one the viewer can still see with their eyes closed. Like the tune of a catchy advertising jingle, it should be hard to forget.

  10. Logo Recognition Activity Directions: • The following 20 logos show company and organization logos without text. • If you can read the logos by the colors (and shapes) it is testimony to the effectiveness of the color combinations.

  11. Logo Recognition Activity continued • Note to teachers: This activity can be a game by dividing the class into teams. • You may want to have the students number their paper from 1-34 to record their answers. • A key to the logo activity is at the end.

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  48. Great Company Logos • A great company logo is an important factor in company image and ultimate success. It is a representation of the company. • Logo design and development is not something to be taken lightly. Good logo design is usually expensive and is no place to skip in the budget.

  49. Quiz • What % of visual information is related to color? • Name the 4 important characteristics that good logos generally have. • Why is a great company logo important to the company image and its ultimate success? • True/False Intricate detail and multiple colors are usually a part of successful logo design. • True/False Color influences consumers’ purchase decisions.

  50. Quiz - Answers • 80% • Simple, Bold, Classy, Memorable • The logo is a representation of the company • False • True

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