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Free logos. Would you use them?
I`d like to know opinions from members of this online community.Would you use a logo made from a template if it was free or would you still pay a few hundred dollars for a unique one?This website has a small collection of free logo templates. Some are good, some are bad. Would you use any of them?http://zetaprints.com/?page=designs;Keywords=LogoThey are free logos, help yourself.Cheers,Matt
web2print2007-10-30 7:21:26
web2print2007-10-30 7:21:26
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fusioninteractive2007-10-30 11:0:38
While the two scenarios you suggested do happen occasionally - and such situations usually separate the truly professional designer from the total hack - what happens more often is a business owner going to an online resource for a freebie (or cheap) logo from a menu of selections without giving any consideration to the fact that other business owners are doing exactly the same. It is a case of getting exactly what they pay for...Your thread kind of hits on the issue of "spec," or speculative, work by a designer a bit. Professional organizations, and designers, around the world are discouraging others in the industry from creating design work on speculation in hopes that someone might later opt to purchase the work. Part of the truly successful design process in the direct interaction between designer and client in creating a unique and specific solution to a client`s needs. You can read much more about the topic on the NO!SPEC website.- J.LogoMotives2007-10-30 16:26:46
A company can exist without a logo ... many small companies put a graphic on their business cards to illustrate their industry. This too is a good idea, but it`s not a logo.
So in response to the initial subject, in my opinion a source for free graphics is fine and dandy - as long as the graphics are used appropriately. Free logos - I don`t think so.
A great value is 99designs.com. $300 on the low end and you'll get great work (money-back guarantee).
Regardless, you should always obtain the rights to the work and an editable file (not JPG).
here are some good tips to keep in mind in order to get the most for your logo dollar:
-free or nearly free sites like fivrr rely on amateur and young designers with little to no experience. keep in mind what their cost of living must be to able to offer services for free. Can you afford to have a kid designing your logo?
-if your business is a hobby or a very distant dream, sure, go the free route, for now, but keep in mind that your business wont be taken nearly as seriously with a free logo.
-elance, 99designs and other contest crowdsource solutions are good to see multiple designs to choose from in short order, but crowdsourcing relies on many workers who will usually not be paid for showing you their work. Ask yourself how much time you will really have devoted to your project in this scenario. contests and crowdsourcing is very hit and miss because the typical designer must enter dozens of contest a day in order to win "prizemoney" with any kind of regularity.
-your fastest and most reliable track to a really professional, design firm quality mark is to hire a mid teir pro using sites like logopond.com, www.logoturn.com or www.dribbble.com
These sites are frequented by the best freelance designers in the world who usually work in the 300-1000 range.
- if you dont have the time for to hire a pro, consider buying a ready made logo from a high quality designer. these are high end designs you can buy and have customized immediately. Priced start in the 200s and top out at around 500.
your best bets here are :
http://www.logoturn.com
http://www.stocklogos.com
www.brandcrowd.com
Good luck!
-Greg