The Logo Design Process

By ZD Team , Nov 3 2014

It’s intimidating when a company hires a designer to design a logo as part of their identity. You don’t want make the logo literally describe what the business does, but for it to become as familiar to the customer as the business name. Logos derive their meaning from the thing they symbolise, not the other way around – logos are there to identity, not to explain.

The process is complex and requires a careful understanding from the start and sometimes the project takes several turns before the designer reaches the finished product. This infographic is for the seasoned graphic designers and the beginners. Use it as a refreshing guide to make sure that you think long and hard about what is important to your client and their business.

When you last designed a logo, what industry was the company in? 
The Logo Design Process

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ZD Team is the in-house editorial team behind the ZillionDesigns Blog. Specializing in design, branding, and logo strategy, our writers share practical insights, creative trends, and expert guidance to help businesses build stronger visual identities. From brand fundamentals to advanced logo design techniques, our team delivers content crafted for designers and growing brands alike.