where can I create a simple Logo? & flyers etc

[Bexx0404]

Hi guys, im just wondering where I can create a simple free logo (its for a paving company) also another website where I can create and order flyers Im not liking the look of vistaprint if you have any suggestions please let me know. Thanks

 

[Alan]

With your budget (free)..... vistaprint ... otherwise you will have to put your hand into your pocket.

How much is one lost job worth to you?

 

[Bexx0404]

Im not looking for (free everything) just a simple logo I want to create it for free so was looking for a free logo creator with regards to flyers I will pay but I just don't like vistaprints designs so willing to pay sorry if my post confused you I just want to know of a free logo service but paid flyers as my logo will be simple due to the business type

 

[AllUpHere]

You don't even need a logo. The business name in a sensible font is all you need.

 

[columbo]

You don't even need a logo. The business name in a sensible font is all you need.

Totally agree. A logo is not always necessary.

www.route1print.co.uk is an alternative to Vista Print

 

[Alan]

I agree, logos are much over rated. Business name is a font is often good enough.

If you really want a logo that is decent then expect to pay some cash to a designer, say £100-£250.

 

[Newchodge]

I know exactly what logo I want. It is 3 letters, run together. Is there any free software that allows me to produce this? HHR with each upright fused to the next.

 

[Scalloway]

Best free graphic design software.

http://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design/free-graphic-design-software-8134039

 

[billmccallum1957]

try here http://www.a5leaflets.net/, we've used them twice for 20,000 leaflets, good quality and great pricing.

 

[jamesbaldock]

Try here www.favershamdesigns.co.uk for logos, flyers, web sites etc.

 

[Alan]

Professional services use Adobe illustrator but it is pricey but you can get a free trial.

Or inkscape is a free alternative drawing tool.

 

[paulears]

Knowing what you want is very different from learning a totally new piece of software and having the design skills to do it. It's simpler to find somebody = maybe a school/college 16 yr old who knows the software, and sit down with them and get them to manipulate the image until you like them, then buy them a pizza!

 

[Lynxdry]

There are loads of decent designers on the ebay and other sites that charge between 5-20 pounds for a professional looking logo and I must say am impressed with their work on a project am trying to launch at the moment. do a simple ebay search for logo design and loads will come up.

 

[Bexx0404]

Thanks guys all very helpful

 

[Dan Izzard]

Might be worth a bit of research into competitors before you decide. It's likely that the picture of the logo you have in your head is a combination of previous logos and iconography you've seen before. If you're using a free builder then create a number of designs and ask for feedback maybe?

 

[MyDigitalFarm]

logomakr could be a good option for you for a free depending on what you do etc. I have no experience with it but have heard it mentioned a few times now.
We are in the business of making logo's and we have a 20% promotion on at the moment as we have just launched but I understand not wanting to make that step yet of course getting the business off the ground should be you first port of call but if you need help in the future don't hesitate to drop us a message!

 

[ChrisRM]

Lots of answers here, but my go to these days for logo design is Canva.

Its a startup that aims to 'revolutionise' graphic design. I've used it a fair few times for basic logos. They are nothing special but for a small business in the early stages, they are more than sufficient.

Good luck.

 

[japancool]

Pen and paper?

 

[AllUpHere]

Pen and paper?

I hope you aren't suggesting that a perfectly acceptable logo can be designed without at least a grands worth of Abobe products. I hope no graphic designers read this thread or you'll be for it.

 

[japancool]

I hope you aren't suggesting that a perfectly acceptable logo can be designed without at least a grands worth of Abobe products. I hope no graphic designers read this thread or you'll be for it.

Even worse - I'm suggesting using analogue technology.

 

[Certa-Hosting]

Hi,

If you are looking for an easy logo marker, Canva is very useful. It has an easy drag and drop features and you can do more than just a logo, it's great for social media posts too.

 

[yourmoneytree.co.uk]

There's two ways I usually do this..

Step 1: canva.com - it's free and my go to online design tool when I'm coming up with ideas.
Step 2: peopleperhour.com - it's not free, but you can find some decent people on there if you review their previous work. Aim for about £45.

 

[Deleted member 69011]

I really recommend canva for creating artwork. I'm a designer and I still use it because its such a no-brainer. Also, if you know how you want your logo to more or less look, you can try yourself in canva (though it is really better to use this for creating flyers and ads) or look on fiverr for someone to implement your logo for you for very little money (under a tenner usually).

 

[PropertyWebmasters]

A tool that is very beneficial for design aspects of a business, if you don't have significant knowledge in design and don't have photoshop is indeed Canva.

On here you will find loads of templates to create simple and professional looking imagery, a potential to make an eye catching flyer or logo? It's great for creating imagery for social media too.

There are lots of free images on this site you can use, however some do require a $1 payment, although you can upload your own images too so potentially you don't have to pay.

You can't order your designs from Canva (maybe a future potential of the business?) but you can download it into a high quality image format, then find a company you can order these from. It may well work out cheaper than designing it on a website you order from.

 

[Matt Temple]

Canva is a good design tool for people that don't know Adobe Creative Cloud products and don't have that kind of cash to invest.

Although depending on your printing company that may require some things Canva can't do like bleeds and CMYK colour space.

 

[Paul @ Ascent]

Paying a graphic designer £200 to design a logo that will make you stand out from your competition and make you look a 'professional outfit' is a small price to pay.

A logo and the professional image you present to your potential customers can make the difference between them picking up the phone and calling you ... or not.

Another £75 will get you a professionally designed leaflet.

It's a much better ROI in the longer term.

 

[bakedplan]

Hi,

I have to agree with Paul, you could always sketch a rough idea of your logo and get a company to transform this into a vector version for you with some guidance, which will last you and become an identify for your brand. If your business name itself is strong then you don't need a logo, sometimes that can actually just waste time and money... Give me a PM if you wanted to discuss some choices.

Here to help!

bakedplan.

 

[Helen Baldwin]

Have you tried etsy (dot) com? They have lots of pre-designed logos and flyers that the designers amend to your requirements.

 

[TheMRGaryCole]

I use Canva to edit and create my logos and designs. Hope you'll find that useful.

 

[Ophi Hendrix]

I use Adobe but if you're not too savvy, you can try canva or picmonkey.

 

[The Byre]

Adobe CS2 is free. Just go to their website. Register as a customer and go to 'Other Downloads' and download CS2 Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. The rest ain't worth bothering with.

This is the 12-year-old package that Adobe is giving away to get you into the Creative Suite Family and also means that they no longer have to provide in-depth technical support for such as old product.

 

[The Byre]

The free version of Canva is so limited that it is (IMO) worthless - and $13 a month for the full version is $13 a month more than it is worth, when there is so much excellent free software out there.

 

[The Byre]

For example?

Adobe CS2 is free. Just go to their website. Register as a customer and go to 'Other Downloads' and download CS2 Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

 

[mb30]

google free logo maker, however be warned most free logo websites allow you to create a nice logo from hundreds of templates but when you try saving it you realise its not free to keep lol so you have to pay between £30-£50. Personally I needed a logo done recently for a charity run, I posted job for graphic designer on a freelancer website, the budget was between £100-£300 we had a freelancer from India offer to do branding and logo for £60 he done it and results were excellent very pleased with his work so if your wanting high quality on a shoestring try this avenue.

 

[Certa-Hosting]

Canva is great for businesses and it has drag-and-drop feature and professional layouts to design graphics. There are thousands of layouts to choose from including email, presentations, logos, social media, business cards etc.

 

[Mike_Cartwright]

My go-to design tool is also Canva! There are a lot of logo and flyers template to choose from. It's fairly easy to register and the site is very easy-to-use. I started out using their free templates but eventually, I learned how to create my own design using my own photos and concepts. Wonderful site/tool that helped me a lot when I first started to build my website/blog.

 

[fancymore]

You can order it on Fiverr for $5 or UpWork.. There are many designers who can do that for you and it is not expensive at all.