Comments on: 6 Ideas for Designing Church Logos http://churchcommunicationspro.com/2006/12/13/5-ideas-for-designing-church-logos/ Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:53:42 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Zoltan, the logo design guy http://churchcommunicationspro.com/2006/12/13/5-ideas-for-designing-church-logos/comment-page-1/#comment-232 Zoltan, the logo design guy Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:54:51 +0000 http://www.churchcommunicationspro.com/2006/12/13/5-ideas-for-designing-church-logos/#comment-232 Cory, Your observations and thoughts can be applied almost to any logo design case: 1. Yes, generally, a logo should be simple - even if there are many online examples for complex logos, too. 2. Yes, a logo always has to communicate a well defined idea. 3. Yes, it is recommended to have a limited number of colors, otherwise the result will be an illustration... 4. Yes, the shape[s] of the logo has to be clean, just as the look of it. 5. Yes, hire a professional logo designer. 6. Yes, the logo will have to be relevant for the community. Blessings, Zoltan Sebestyen RespiroMedia.com Cory,

Your observations and thoughts can be applied almost to any logo design case:

1. Yes, generally, a logo should be simple – even if there are many online examples for complex logos, too.
2. Yes, a logo always has to communicate a well defined idea.
3. Yes, it is recommended to have a limited number of colors, otherwise the result will be an illustration…
4. Yes, the shape[s] of the logo has to be clean, just as the look of it.
5. Yes, hire a professional logo designer.
6. Yes, the logo will have to be relevant for the community.

Blessings,
Zoltan Sebestyen
RespiroMedia.com

]]> By: B Blake http://churchcommunicationspro.com/2006/12/13/5-ideas-for-designing-church-logos/comment-page-1/#comment-231 B Blake Mon, 18 Dec 2006 16:26:11 +0000 http://www.churchcommunicationspro.com/2006/12/13/5-ideas-for-designing-church-logos/#comment-231 Logos are the wax seal on the envelope. The message is inside. Too many logos try to carry a message, also. It should be a signature to any communications. Logos are the wax seal on the envelope. The message is inside. Too many logos try to carry a message, also. It should be a signature to any communications.

]]> By: Cory Miller http://churchcommunicationspro.com/2006/12/13/5-ideas-for-designing-church-logos/comment-page-1/#comment-230 Cory Miller Sat, 16 Dec 2006 14:28:28 +0000 http://www.churchcommunicationspro.com/2006/12/13/5-ideas-for-designing-church-logos/#comment-230 Gene, excellent add-on! I'd say the same for designing a website too. "Design by committee" is one of the most frustrating experiences. David, designing in black and white is something I hadn't thought about or maybe done, but great advice. So often, we in the church world can't afford the full-color letterhead, biz cards, etc. Gene, excellent add-on! I’d say the same for designing a website too. “Design by committee” is one of the most frustrating experiences.

David, designing in black and white is something I hadn’t thought about or maybe done, but great advice. So often, we in the church world can’t afford the full-color letterhead, biz cards, etc.

]]> By: Gene Mason http://churchcommunicationspro.com/2006/12/13/5-ideas-for-designing-church-logos/comment-page-1/#comment-229 Gene Mason Sat, 16 Dec 2006 06:57:10 +0000 http://www.churchcommunicationspro.com/2006/12/13/5-ideas-for-designing-church-logos/#comment-229 I'd also add, keep the decision-making team on the logo small. Very small. Like no more than 3-4 people. Usually logos by committee end up being a mish-mash of conflicting ideas that lack the clarity of a few minds focusing on a key concept. I’d also add, keep the decision-making team on the logo small. Very small. Like no more than 3-4 people. Usually logos by committee end up being a mish-mash of conflicting ideas that lack the clarity of a few minds focusing on a key concept.

]]> By: Jason Curlee http://churchcommunicationspro.com/2006/12/13/5-ideas-for-designing-church-logos/comment-page-1/#comment-228 Jason Curlee Fri, 15 Dec 2006 04:46:50 +0000 http://www.churchcommunicationspro.com/2006/12/13/5-ideas-for-designing-church-logos/#comment-228 Totally on point Cory...I think this great advice and before the logo is ever thought about should come the name of the church. I'm sorry but "Most Precious Holy Blood Church of the Most High God"...well enougth said... A great name should communicate a lot and lend to a great logo as well when it comes to branding. Totally on point Cory…I think this great advice and before the logo is ever thought about should come the name of the church. I’m sorry but “Most Precious Holy Blood Church of the Most High God”…well enougth said…

A great name should communicate a lot and lend to a great logo as well when it comes to branding.

]]> By: David Airey http://churchcommunicationspro.com/2006/12/13/5-ideas-for-designing-church-logos/comment-page-1/#comment-227 David Airey Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:42:43 +0000 http://www.churchcommunicationspro.com/2006/12/13/5-ideas-for-designing-church-logos/#comment-227 Some good points there. A great logo is simple, memorable, emotive and communicates. One important point to remember when designing is to start in black and white. Colour should be the last thing you add. All good logos work in black only as you have to remember faxes, print-outs and cost-effective business stationery. Nice post. Some good points there.

A great logo is simple, memorable, emotive and communicates.

One important point to remember when designing is to start in black and white. Colour should be the last thing you add. All good logos work in black only as you have to remember faxes, print-outs and cost-effective business stationery.

Nice post.

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