Design :: Graphic :: Logo :: Training :: How to make a logo in Figma | Easy tutorial
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This video is a tutorial with the intent to educate viewers on how to design a simple, professional-looking logo in Figma, even if they’re just getting started. The creator, Vas, covers essential design principles before walking through three practical logo design techniques using his own initials ("V" and "B") as examples. The video emphasizes minimalism, memorability, versatility, and smart typography. Vas demonstrates grid-based vector design, abstract shape techniques, and text-based logotype creation, making the process approachable for beginners.
- Keep it simple: Minimal shapes, avoid unnecessary details.
- Make it memorable: Ensure easy recognition at a glance.
- Prioritize versatility: Logo should work in various sizes and on different backgrounds.
- Use fitting typography: Select fonts that match your brand personality.
- Grid-Based Vector Logo: Uses initials as graphic elements, leveraging grids and the pen tool for clean, aligned shapes.
- Abstract Logo: Combines shapes (like semicircles and rectangles) and replicates elements to create an abstract mark incorporating the initials.
- Font-Driven Logotype: Selects an interesting font (from Google Fonts, integrated in Figma), arranges initials, and converts text to vector for custom tweaks.
- Test logos in black & white and on varied backgrounds for versatility.
- Convert text elements to vectors before finalizing.
- Play with different arrangements, colors, and anchor points for refinement.
- Suggestions to request further tutorials in the comments for presenting logos or making client-ready mockups.